KARACHI, Apr 27 (APP):Governor of Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi said that continuous contact is being maintained with the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs for the recovery of kidnapped Pakistanis in Somalia, adding that the matter is under serious consideration. He said, quoting the Foreign Secretary, that the relevant embassy is making all-out efforts to secure the release of the hostages. He expressed these views while addressing a press conference …
Continuous contact maintained with Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs regarding kidnapped Pakistanis: Governor
KARACHI, Apr 27 (APP):Governor of Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi said that continuous contact is being maintained with the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs for the recovery of kidnapped Pakistanis in Somalia, adding that the matter is under serious consideration.
He said, quoting the Foreign Secretary, that the relevant embassy is making all-out efforts to secure the release of the hostages.
He expressed these views while addressing a press conference at the Governor House.
Families of the kidnapped individuals were also present on the occasion. Governor Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi said that both the federal and Sindh governments stand with the affected families in this difficult time.
The Governor Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi added that immediate contact has been established with the families, their concerns have been heard, and full cooperation has been assured. He noted that communication with the hostages remains intact and efforts for their safe recovery are ongoing at all levels.
Muhammad Nehal Hashmi further stated that discussions are also underway with the European Union regarding the recovery of the hostages. He said that the vessel involved is Somali-registered and that contact has been established with the ship’s captain. The incident occurred outside Pakistan’s maritime boundaries, which has led to certain complexities.
He emphasized that the federal government will not leave the affected families alone under any circumstances. The families of the kidnapped individuals expressed gratitude to Governor Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi for promptly taking up the matter with the Federal Minister for Shipping and the Foreign Secretary.
They said the assurances given have provided hope that their loved ones will return safely soon and appreciated the government’s support and attention.
At the conclusion of the press conference, The Governor along with journalists, offered prayers for the departed mother of Press Secretary Faisal Zafar Farooqui. It is pertinent to mention that she passed away on April 20, the Governor had attended her funeral.
