British News Agency

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar announced that the remaining three crew members of the MT Honour 25 will depart Addis Ababa to return safely to their country.

Dar said Imran Ali, Husain Yousuf and Muhammad Yasin are expected to arrive in Karachi today and reunite with their families, adding, “I am pleased to share that our three crew members will set out today to return safely to Karachi and reunite with their families.”

Dar said Pakistan's ambassador in Addis Ababa met with the three crew members and ensured that all necessary facilities and services were provided to them during their stay. He added that Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, had worked to secure the crew's safe return.

Dar said, “As we welcome the safe return of our people, we are deeply saddened by the loss of three Pakistani crew members. May Allah grant them eternal peace and give strength to their families.”

It was stated that Pakistan remains committed to working with its international partners to combat piracy and ensure the safety of seafarers and the security of maritime routes.