ATHENS, AUG 01 (DNA) – The embassy of Greece has unfurled a summary of the present Govt’s efforts to ameliorate conditions of Overseas Pakistani citizens and prisoners in Greece.

According to details 28 consular visits have been conducted by Embassy in the last 8 months, 19 prisons/ detention centers, visited by Officers, 305 prisoners & 810 detainees met / grievances heard & relief granted, minors’ camps, with 91 minors met, grievances addressed, relief & sports goods distributed.

In addition to this 1200 plus prisoners were provided relief goods and 500 plus Emergency Travel Documents issued for deportation of prisoners/detainees after release.

Similarly 8 hospitals were visited to assist Pakistani citizens / detainees/ deportees, Special Ramzan relief package for prisoners/detainees provided , Eid visits / gifts distributed among prisoners, Emergency helpline established for prisoners & calling cards distributed, 100+ meetings held with numerous high-level Greek Officers (including Police), social workers, INGOs/NGOs, prison doctors & teachers, to ensure welfare of prisoners, 50+ Pakistani citizens assisted in getting legal papers and thousands of disputes, emergency matters, consular cases were resolved.

Moreover, numerous stranded Pakistani tourists at Greek airports were helped; abducted Pakistani citizens released; secured release of numerous detainees and strict action against human smuggling/ organized criminal networks was taken.=DNA

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