Pakistan condemns Houthi attack in Red Sea that claimed lives of 3 nationals
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday condemned the attack by Yemen’s Houthis on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea that claimed the lives of three Pakistanis and said Islamabad was in contact with the relevant authorities to ascertain further details. The attack targeted a Tanzania-flagged vessel Tihamah, causing deaths and injuries among its crew. Apart from three…
Pakistan has expressed strong condemnation over a recent attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea, resulting in the loss of three Pakistani lives, as well as injuries and fatalities among the crew. The incident targeted a Tanzania-flagged ship named Tihamah, which suffered casualties and inflicted harm upon its personnel.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar issued a statement on social media platform X, condemning the Houthi attack on a non-combatant commercial vessel. In the message, Dar expressed deep sorrow for the bereaved families and emphasized that Pakistan firmly rejects such acts of violence. He further stated that the attack poses grave threats to the safety of maritime commerce, the freedom of navigation, and maritime security in the Red Sea region.
Dar also disclosed that Pakistan had initiated contact with relevant authorities, including the internationally recognized government of Yemen and Saudi Arabia, in order to gather additional information pertaining to the incident.
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