Karachi: (RightNow) Three Pakistani crew members, safe from a Somali pirate attack, have arrived in Karachi via a foreign airline. Sindh Governor Nihal Hashmi and Mayor Murtaza Wahab welcomed them.

At the airport, the released members were greeted emotionally by their families. The crew included Second Engineer Hussain Yousuf, Imran Ali, and Muhammad Yaseen.

The released Pakistanis described their captivity as a torment and thanked God for their safety. They stated that the days were extremely difficult for them.

Sindh Governor announced that government aid will soon be provided to the families of the deceased crew and the survivors. The implementation of this aid package will occur shortly.

It is noteworthy that two of the released crew members are from Karachi, while one is from Swat.