DUBAI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed profound sorrow and deep condolences over the tragic boat accident off the coast of Libya, which resulted in the loss of several Pakistani lives.
The prime minister prayed for the elevation of the souls of the deceased and conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to their grieving families.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured the aggrieved families of the government’s full support during this difficult time.
The prime minister also sought a detailed report from the relevant authorities on the incident and directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to expedite the identification process of the deceased.
He also emphasized that all necessary assistance should be provided to the affected individuals.
Highlighting the ongoing fight against human trafficking, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif vowed to take stringent action against those involved in such heinous activities.
“No leniency will be tolerated in this matter, and we are taking strong measures to combat human trafficking,” he stated.
Earlier, a vessel carrying approximately 65 passengers capsized near the port of Marsa Dela, North West of Zawiya city, Libya with the Pakistan embassy there trying to ascertain the identities of affected Pakistanis.
“Our Embassy in Tripoli has informed that a vessel carrying approximately 65 passengers capsized near the port of Marsa Dela, North West of Zawiya city, Libya,” according to a Foreign Office.
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The Pakistan Embassy in Tripoli immediately dispatched a team to Zawiya Hospital to assist the local authorities in identification of the deceased. The Embassy is also trying to ascertain further details of the Pakistani affectees.
