Pirates seize oil tanker with 11 Pakistanis onboard off Somalia
Pirates reportedly seized an oil tanker near Somalia carrying 11 Pakistani crew members, prompting urgent response efforts from Islamabad, The News
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Pirates seize oil tanker with 11 Pakistanis onboard off Somalia
Pirates reportedly seized an oil tanker near Somalia carrying 11 Pakistani crew members, prompting urgent response efforts from Islamabad, The News documented.
According to shipping sources, the vessel — identified as Honour 25 — came under pirate assault on April 21, after which it was taken over.
The Government department of Maritime Affairs verified the event, saying that immediate steps have been initiated to ensure the safe recovery of the crew.
Federal Secretary for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has sought a detailed short report on the event and directed relevant representatives to intensify and streamline recovery effort operations.
The government department stated it remains in constant contact with all concerned agencies and is closely monitoring developments.
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