Pakistan strongly condemns the Houthi attack on a non-combatant commercial vessel in the Red Sea.In a post on X, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar said that he learnt with deep concern about the unfortunate incident involving an attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea.The Deputy Prime Minister said according to the information available so far, three Pakistani nationals have lost their lives and one has sustained injuries in the incident.

Pakistan extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Ishaq Dar said such attacks endanger innocent lives, constitute a violation of international law, and pose a serious threat to freedom of navigation, maritime security, and the safety of commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Pakistan is in contact with the relevant Saudi authorities, as well as the internationally recognized Government of Yemen to ascertain further details of the incident and the circumstances surrounding it. 

The Deputy Prime Minister also directed Embassy in Riyadh to immediately coordinate with the concerned authorities, and to strongly pursue all necessary measures for the retrieval and repatriation of the mortal remains of the deceased Pakistani nationals and for the provision of all possible assistance to the injured Pakistani national. Pakistan is closely following the situation and will continue to remain in close contact with the concerned authorities.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)