A devastating boat accident off the coast of Libya has claimed the lives of at least 16 Pakistani nationals, with several others still unaccounted for.
The Embassy of Pakistan in Tripoli confirmed the recovery of 16 bodies, identified through their Pakistani passports, while search efforts continue for the missing individuals, according to a statement from the Foreign Office Spokesperson.
As per unverified reports, a total of 63 Pakistani nationals were on board the ill-fated vessel. So far, 37 survivors have been identified, including one individual receiving medical treatment at a local hospital and 33 currently in police custody.
Approximately 10 Pakistanis are still reported missing following the incident. Three of the survivors are in Tripoli, where they are being assisted by the Pakistani Embassy.
The following Pakistani nationals have been officially confirmed as deceased in 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 and Shahid Hussain s/o Kafiat Hussain – district Kurram.
The Embassy of Pakistan in Tripoli is actively working with local authorities in Zawiya, the site of the incident.
Embassy officials have visited Zawiya Hospital and other relevant institutions to collect information and offer necessary support to the survivors.
Efforts are ongoing to gather additional details, with the Embassy maintaining close coordination with local authorities.
