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Somalia pledges help to rescue Pakistani crew from hijacked tanker Honour 25
Somalia has assured Pakistan of full cooperation to rescue Pakistani crew members held hostage after pirates hijacked the oil tanker Honour 25 off its coast.
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by News Desk
2026-04-30
Somalia pledges help to rescue Pakistani crew from hijacked tanker Honour 25

The Somali government has formally assured Pakistan that it will assist in efforts to secure the safe release of crew members aboard the hijacked oil tanker Honour 25. The vessel was seized by armed pirates near the Somali coast on April 21, triggering concern over the safety of those on board.

According to officials, the tanker was carrying 17 crew members, including 11 Pakistani nationals, many of whom are believed to be from Karachi. Somalia has provided a written commitment to cooperate with Pakistani authorities in rescuing the hostages.

Reports and videos circulating online show the crew being held in cramped and deteriorating conditions, raising alarm among families. One of the hostages, Second Engineer Syed Hussain, has reportedly not been in contact with his family since the hijacking.

Pakistan has taken up the issue diplomatically, with Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry seeking a detailed report and directing authorities to closely monitor the situation. Families of the affected crew have appealed to the government and navy leadership for urgent intervention.

The hijacking comes amid a wider resurgence of piracy off Somalia’s coast, with multiple vessels seized in recent days, highlighting renewed risks for global shipping and maritime workers in the region.

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