{
  "id": 641225,
  "title": "Pakistan condemns Houthi attack in Red Sea that claimed lives of 3 nationals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/pakistan-condemns-houthi-attack-in-red-sea-that-claimed-lives-of-3-641225",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T07:20:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2022341/pakistan-condemns-houthi-attack-in-red-sea-that-claimed-lives-of-3-nationals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nDar 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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistan condemns Houthi attack in Red Sea, killing three nationals.",
    "Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expresses sorrow for victims.",
    "Pakistan seeks information from Saudi authorities and Yemen's government."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The incident escalates tensions in the Red Sea, with Pakistan taking a firm stance against such attacks and emphasizing the need to protect maritime security and freedom of navigation.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}