The Embassy of Pakistan in Tripoli has confirmed the recovery of 16 bodies, identified through their Pakistani passports, while efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining missing individuals, according to a press release issued by the Foreign Office Spokesperson.
As per unverified reports, a total of 63 Pakistani nationals were aboard the ill-fated boat. So far, 37 survivors have been accounted for, including one individual receiving medical treatment at a local hospital, while 33 are currently in police custody.
Around 10 Pakistanis are still reported missing in the tragic incident. Three of the survivors are in Tripoli, where they are being looked after by the Embassy.
Confirmed Deceased Pakistani Nationals
The following individuals have been confirmed as victims of 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
- Shahid Hussain s/o Kafiat Hussain – District Kurram
Embassy Efforts in Libya
The Embassy of Pakistan in Tripoli is actively coordinating with local authorities in Zawiya city, where the tragedy occurred. Embassy officials have visited Zawiya Hospital and other relevant institutions to gather more information and provide necessary assistance to survivors.
The Embassy remains engaged with local authorities to collect further details and ensure support for those affected by the incident.
