ISLAMABAD: A boat carrying Pakistani migrants has capsized near the coast of Libya, marking yet another tragic incident involving Pakistanis attempting perilous sea crossings.
According to the Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson, Pakistan’s embassy in Tripoli confirmed that a boat carrying approximately 65 passengers overturned near the port of Marsa Della, northwest of the Libyan city Zawiya.
The FO statement mentioned that the Pakistani embassy had immediately dispatched a team to Zawiya Hospital to assist local authorities in identifying the deceased and gathering information on other Pakistani victims.
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The Crisis Management Unit of the Foreign Ministry has been activated to monitor the situation. Pakistanis seeking assistance or information regarding the incident have been advised to contact the following helplines:
1. Pakistani Embassy in Tripoli
2. WhatsApp: +92 305 2185882
3. Mobile: +218 913870577
4. WhatsApp: +218 91-6425435
Crisis Management Unit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad
Landline: +92 51-9207887
Email: [email protected]
