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 strongly condemned the recent attack by Yemen’s Houthis on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea, which resulted in the deaths of three Pakistani nationals. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar released a statement expressing Islamabad's sorrow for the families of the victims and his country's firm stance against such acts.
The incident targeted a Tanzania-flagged vessel named Tihamah, leading to casualties and injuries among the crew. In addition to the three Pakistani lives lost, an Indonesian crew member also perished in the attack.
Dar clarified that Pakistan has been in contact with Saudi authorities and the internationally recognized government of Yemen to gather more information and understand the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Pakistani government has directed its embassy in Riyadh to work swiftly with the relevant authorities for retrieving the mortal remains of the deceased and providing assistance to the injured.
The Foreign Minister emphasized that attacks on non-combatant vessels violate international law and pose threats to maritime security and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. Dar stated that Pakistan will continue to closely monitor the situation and maintain close communication with the concerned authorities.
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