In a move that has drawn attention to the plight of Pakistanis caught in conflict zones, a petition has been filed in the Sindh High Court seeking the urgent return of a Pakistani family trapped in Syria. The family, which includes a mother and two children, has been living in precarious conditions within a Syrian refugee camp after the father, Muhammad Kamran, a petroleum company worker, went missing due to the ongoing civil conflict in the country.

According to the petition, filed by the children’s grandfather, Mohyuddin, the family has been unable to secure help from the Pakistani embassy in Syria despite the government’s promises to assist its citizens stranded abroad. The petitioner claims that the family’s situation has worsened over time, and they have received no official response to their repeated requests for assistance.

The Sindh High Court has intervened in the matter, instructing the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Pakistani embassy to provide a detailed report by January 27. The court emphasized the urgency of the case, demanding that the authorities take swift action to facilitate the safe return of the stranded family.

This case has highlighted the larger issue of the Pakistani government’s role in helping citizens abroad during times of crisis, especially in conflict zones like Syria. With many Pakistanis living in regions affected by civil unrest, the government’s ability to provide effective assistance is becoming increasingly critical. As the situation in Syria remains volatile, the return of the family remains uncertain, but the legal petition could prompt the necessary government response.