ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has taken notice on the reports that hundreds of Pakistanis are stranded in China because of mismanagement of a private airline.
Justice Saqib has taken notice on media reports that about 300 Pakistanis are stranded in Guangzhou city of China.
Taking notice of the issue, the CJP has directed to issue notices to CEO, of the private airline, secretary, aviation division and secretaries ministry of foreign affairs and ministry of overseas Pakistanis, to submit a report within 12 hours.
Chief justice observed that the passengers were scheduled to travel back to Pakistan on 29th of July by a private Pakistani airline.
The flight, despite the delay of several days, reflecting serious mismanagement and negligence on the part of the airline.
Few Pakistani passengers have been fined and apprehend even the arrest due to visa expiry.
The apex court has been fixed the matter in court on Friday the 3rd of August at Supreme Court Branch Registry Lahore.
The Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal stated only 46 Pakistanis remain stuck in China.
During his weekly press briefing, Dr Faisal stated only 15 Pakistanis have expired visas and arrangements are underway to resolve the issue.
The remaining passengers will reach Pakistan soon by taking other flights, he added. Shaheen Air International has been granted special permission to bring back the stranded Pakistanis.