Foreign Ministry Releases Names of 47 Pakistanis Rescued in Greek Boat Tragedy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a list of 47 Pakistanis who were rescued after a tragic boat capsized near the Greek island of Crete on December 14. The list, compiled by the Embassy of Pakistan in Athens with information from Greek authorities, provides relief to families anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.

Rescued Pakistanis

The names of the rescued include 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, and Shahzeel Ahmad.

Rescue Efforts

According to the Foreign Office, one Pakistani has been confirmed dead. However, the number of deceased or missing Pakistani nationals is yet to be verified.

The Pakistani Embassy in Athens is working closely with Greek authorities, including the Hellenic Coast Guard and the Coast Guard of Chania, which are leading the search and rescue operation. Embassy officials have traveled to Crete to meet with the rescued individuals and offer necessary assistance.

Support for Families

Families of missing Pakistanis have been urged to contact the Pakistani Embassy in Athens at +30-6943850188 to share details or seek updates on their loved ones.

The Incident

The tragic event occurred when a wooden boat carrying migrants capsized near the island of Gavdos in southern Greece. Foreign media reports confirm at least five deaths, with rescue operations ongoing to locate additional survivors.

This latest incident underscores the dangers faced by migrants attempting perilous sea journeys in pursuit of better opportunities. The Pakistani government continues to monitor the situation closely while extending support to affected families.