ISLAMABAD: A tragic boat accident off the coast of Libya has resulted in the deaths of at least 16 Pakistani nationals, with several others still missing.
The Embassy of Pakistan in Tripoli has confirmed the recovery of 16 bodies, identified through their Pakistani passports, while efforts continue to locate the remaining missing individuals, a press release issued by the Foreign Office Spokesperson said.
According to unconfirmed reports, a total of 63 Pakistani nationals were aboard the boat, the FO Spokesperson said adding that so far, 37 survivors have been accounted for, including one individual receiving medical treatment at a local hospital and 33 currently in police custody.
Reportedly, around 10 Pakistanis are missing in the accident. Three of the survivors are in Tripoli and being looked after by the Embassy.
The following Pakistani nationals have been confirmed deceased in the tragedy:
Saqlain Haider s/o Imran Ali– district Kurram, KPK
Siraj Uddin s/o Iqbal Muhammad– district Bajaur, KPK
Shoaib Hussain s/o Noord Ali – district Kurram
Nusrat Hussain s/o Mir Afzal – district Kurram
Shoaib Ali s/o Muhammad Ali – district Kurram
Syed Shehzad Hussain s/o Sayed Wajid Ali Shah – district Kurram
Abid Hussain s/o Imran Ali – district Kurram
Asif Ali s/o Israr Hussain – district Kurram
Muhammad Ali Shah s/o Abdullah Shah – district Orakzai, KPK
Musawir Hussain s/o Sher Mehdi – district Kurram
Aswar Hussain s/o Mandar Ali – district Kurram
Abid Hussain s/o Muhammad Hassan – district Kurram
Musaib Hussain s/o Jamil Hussain – district Kurram
Anis Khan s/o Musharaf Khan – district Peshawar
Ashfaq Hussain s/o Hussain Afzal – district Kurram
and Shahid Hussain s/o Kafiat Hussain – district Kurram.
The Embassy of Pakistan in Tripoli has been actively coordinating with local authorities in Zawiya city, where the incident took place.
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Embassy officials have visited Zawiya hospital and other relevant institutions to gather more information and provide necessary assistance to survivors.
The Embassy in Tripoli is in the process of gathering further information and maintaining contact with the local authorities.
