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Four Pakistani crew rescued from hijacked Somali vessel to arrive Saturday

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  • Four rescued Pakistani crew members from MV Honour 25 to arrive in Karachi on Oct 3.
  • The remains of three deceased Pakistani crew are also being repatriated.
  • Three other Pakistani crew members remain on the vessel; efforts for their rescue are ongoing.

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The vessel MV Honour 25 was hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia. During a subsequent rescue operation by Somali maritime police, pirates opened fire, killing several crew members, including three Pakistanis. Following diplomatic efforts, four of the surviving Pakistani crew were rescued and are set to return home. Three others remain on the vessel, and efforts are underway for their safe return.

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Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced that four Pakistani crew members rescued from the hijacked vessel MV Honour 25 will arrive in Karachi on Saturday, October 3. The remains of three deceased crew members are also being repatriated.

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