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Somali pirates hijack cargo vessel carrying Pakistani sailors, families fear for lives

Families say they are receiving distressing messages, including one from crew member Amin Bin Shams, raising fears over the hostages’ safety

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Shayan Saleem

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I am Shayan Saleem, a journalist with 14 years of experience in both news television and digital media. My expertise lies in feature storytelling, covering topics such as history, culture, tourism, information technology, character-driven narratives, and in-depth storytelling.

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More than a dozen Pakistani nationals are among the crew of the cargo ship Honor 25, which has been hijacked by Somali pirates, with several sailors from Karachi.

Families say they have received distressing messages, including one from crew member Amin Bin Shams that has heightened concerns over the hostages’ safety.

The incident highlights the seizure of the vessel off the Somali coast, the plight of Pakistani sailors on board and urgent appeals from families calling on authorities to secure their safe and swift release.

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