DPM Dar directs intensified diplomatic efforts for safe, early release of 10 Pakistani hostages
Expresses solidarity with families of Pakistanis, assures them that govt remained fully seized of the situation
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar convened a critical meeting on Thursday to amplify Pakistan's diplomatic endeavors aimed at securing the early and secure release of 10 Pakistani nationals trapped aboard the hijacked oil tanker MT Honour 25 off the Somali coast. The vessel, traveling from Oman to Somalia, was seized by pirates on April 21, leaving 17 crew members on board, among whom 10 were Pakistani nationals.
The hostages' families have persistently pressed the government for their loved ones' safe return. During the gathering, Dar emphasized the necessity of continuous and close coordination among pertinent entities and ramped up diplomatic efforts with both national and international partners. He specifically urged ongoing collaboration with Somali authorities and pertinent international organizations to expedite the hostages' safe retrieval.
Expressing solidarity with the families, Dar reaffirmed the government's unwavering commitment to the situation, advocating for a collaborative and persistent approach to achieve a favorable resolution.
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