MUSCAT: Leading social worker Syed Shaandar Ali Shah Bukhari, a dedicated member of the Pakistani diaspora, has achieved a remarkable milestone — helping repatriate 100 expatriate prisoners to reunite with their families.
His initiative was sparked by the Omani Lawyers Association’s Fak-kurba campaign, which funds the release of Omani inmates.
“These prisoners are victims of circumstances, not hardened criminals,” Bukhari says. Though he operates without a formal fundraising mechanism or organizational backing, he relies on social media and generous donors to secure tickets. When needed, he even covers the cost himself, with support from family and friends. A recipient of the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award and the Outstanding Citizen of Pakistan award, Bukhari continues his mission, urging expatriate communities in Oman to support such humanitarian causes.
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