748 Indians stranded in Pakistan set to return home in three batches

As many as 748 Indian nationals stranded in Pakistan due to the coronavirus lockdown are set to return to their homeland in three batches after going through necessary health protocols.

"It is requested that their repatriation to India through Wagah Border takes place in three batches on June 25, June 26 and June 27, following necessary health security protocols," read the letter issued by Pakistan's Ministry of Interior.

Last month, several batches of stranded Pakistani nationals were repatriated via Attari-Wagah Border.

According to the latest data released by the Pakistan government, a total of 171,666 people have been infected with