{"id":3561,"date":"2026-04-28T06:33:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T06:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=3561"},"modified":"2026-04-28T06:33:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T06:33:28","slug":"efforts-on-to-secure-release-of-pakistani-crew-members-of-hijacked-oil-tanker-sindh-governor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=3561","title":{"rendered":"Efforts on to secure release of Pakistani crew members of hijacked oil tanker: Sindh governor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi on Monday met with family members of 11 Pakistani crew members&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1994888\">kidnapped<\/a>&nbsp;by pirates who hijacked an oil tanker near Somalia last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He assured the families that the federal government would not leave them alone under any circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last week, armed pirates had hijacked the oil tanker near the Somali coast and took 11 Pakistani crew members and the Indonesian captain of the vessel hostage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The governor, along with families of the kidnapped individuals, told a press conference that the federal government was taking all-out measures to secure the safe release of the Pakistani crew members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said that both the federal and Sindh governments stand with the affected families in this difficult time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that immediate contact was established with the families and their concerns were heard and full cooperation was assured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The governor noted that communication with the hostages remained intact and efforts for their safe recovery were ongoing at all levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said that discussions were also underway with the European Union regarding the recovery of the hostages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The incident occurred outside Pakistan\u2019s maritime boundaries, which has led to certain complexities, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the occasion, the families of the kidnapped individuals expressed gratitude to the governor for promptly taking up the matter with the federal government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They said the government action provided hope that their loved ones will return safely soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi on Monday met with family members of 11 Pakistani crew members&nbsp;kidnapped&nbsp;by pirates who hijacked an oil tanker near Somalia last week. 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