19 Pakistani Missing in Boat Tragedy Near Oman, One Survivor Rescued

Islamabad: A boat carrying illegal immigrants near Oman met with an accident. The boat carrying 20 Pakistanis was caught in a storm on September 7.

According to the Federal Agency Investigation (FIA) report, a gas cylinder exploded on the boat, causing a fire, and all passengers jumped into the sea. Only one Pakistani, Hamidullah Khan, was rescued by a naval ship. The rescued Pakistani was taken into custody by Omani authorities. The boat departed from Gwadar, heading to Oman via Iran.

Contact with the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues for information about the missing persons, as per the report. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a detailed report of the incident is awaited.

FIA said that the Pakistani mission is in contact with Omani police and immigration officials.

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