Pakistan releases names of 47 rescued after Greek boat tragedy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a list of 47 Pakistani nationals rescued from a tragic boat capsizing near Greece. The incident, which occurred off the coast of Gavdos Island near Crete on December 14, underscores the dangers faced by migrants risking their lives in pursuit of better opportunities abroad.
A wooden boat carrying migrants capsized in rough seas, resulting in at least five deaths. Among the deceased, one has been confirmed as a Pakistani national. The total number of Pakistani nationals missing or deceased remains unverified as rescue operations continue.
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Greek authorities, along with the Hellenic Coast Guard and the Coast Guard of Chania, have been leading the search and rescue efforts. The Embassy of Pakistan in Athens has been actively coordinating with these authorities to ensure assistance for the survivors and clarity on the fate of the missing individuals.
The list of rescued Pakistani nationals was compiled through interviews conducted by the Embassy of Pakistan in Athens and details provided by Greek officials. Among the names released are Umer Farooq, Muhammad Ahmad Shahzad, Mohsan Riaz, Talha, Raja Sajid, Raja Omar Nasir, Mehtab Rafaqat, Amir Habib, Muhammad Safdar, and many others.
The full list includes:
- Umer Farooq
- Muhammad Ahmad Shahzad
- Mohsan Riaz
- Talha
- Raja Sajid
- Raja Omar Nasir
- Mehtab Rafaqat
- Amir Habib
- Muhammad Safdar
- Nayyab Ahmed
- Nadeem Ahmed
- Umair Ahsan
- Muhammad Bilal
- Rahat Dilawar
- Manzar Ali
- Ahmed Mukhtar
- Haroon Asghar
- Muzamil Hussain
- Jamshaid Ali
- Jaffar Iqbal
- Muhammad Majid
- Muhammad Salman
- Qasim Ali
- Muhammad Abdullah
- Osama Ali
- Husnain Zafar Iqbal
- Muhammad Hammad
- Hassan Ali
- Bilal Hussain
- Sarmad Akbar
- Usman Ahmad
- Shoaib Mushtaq
- Abdul Hanan
- Ali Hamza
- Fahad Ali
- Muhammad Imran
- Abdul Latif Rehman
- Salman Khalid
- Harmain Ali
- Zain Ali
- Usama Basharat
- Mirza Kamran
- Muhammad Waqas
- Syfyan Zulfiqar
- Tahir Raza
- Shahroz Ali
- Shahzeel Ahmad
Pakistani embassy officials have reached Crete to assist the rescued individuals and provide the necessary support, including shelter, documentation, and communication with families. Families of those still missing are urged to contact the Embassy of Pakistan in Athens at +30-6943850188 for updates and information.
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