Islamabad: (RightNow) Three Pakistanis were killed during the rescue of a hijacked ship off the coast of Somalia by pirates. The Foreign Office has initiated measures for the repatriation of Pakistani citizens.

According to the Foreign Office, the deceased Pakistanis include Rafiullah Khan, Syed Kashif Umar, and Mahmood Ahmed Ansari. Five people were killed, including three Pakistanis, while four others were injured, three of whom are Pakistani.

The injured have been transferred to a nearby hospital where they are receiving medical care. The surviving crew has been safely transported to Bandar Beyla, Somalia. A team from the Pakistani embassy in Djibouti has also been dispatched to assist.

This incident highlights the importance the government places on the safety of Pakistani citizens. The Government of Pakistan is making every effort to repatriate the bodies of the deceased and is in contact with Somali authorities.

It should be noted that this incident occurred during the recovery of the ship MT Honor 25 in Somalia. Several people were killed and injured due to the pirates’ gunfire.