ISLAMABAD – Foreign Office Spokespersons Abdul Hafeez Chaudhri said onMonday that every possible effort for the rescue six Pakistani nationalsstranded in the Red sea for, according to reports, for more than two weeks.
The Spokesperson stated the Government of Pakistan is actively pursuing thematter related to the Pakistanis onboard a Tugboat (MEHR).
“Every possible effort for the rescue of stranded Pakistani nationals isbeing made. In this regard, we are in close contact with the concernedauthorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Egypt,” read thestatement.
“We are also in contact with the stranded Pakistanis and have told themthat efforts are being made by the Government for their rescue at theearliest possible,” he added.
The stranded Pakistanis, who are crew of the boat, have been identified asboat captain Ali Muhammad, Muhammad Shafi, Salamuddin, Muhammad Ismail,Abdul Ghani and DilDar Ahmed Khan.
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Mansoor Saeed, a sailor, said in a tweet that the six Pakistanis arestranded “without water & food and no. Engine for last 15 days”.
A tugboat or tug is a marine vessel that maneuvers other vessels by pushingor pulling them, with direct contact or a tow line.
