PM prays for families who lost loved ones in ferry disaster in Greece

Islamabad:  In a heartfelt message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his thoughts and prayers for the bereaved families who tragically lost their loved ones in the devastating ferry disaster that occurred in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Greece.

The Prime Minister's empathetic sentiments were directed towards those affected by the recent incident, which has left numerous families in mourning. Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his deepest condolences to the grieving families, acknowledging the immense pain they are enduring during this challenging time.

He tweeted, "My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the unfortunate ferry disaster in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Greece. Our Embassy in Athens has identified 12 Pakistanis rescued by Hellenic Coast Guard. The Embassy is in contact with the Greek authorities for further updates,".

My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the unfortunate ferry disaster in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Greece. Our Embassy in Athens has identified 12 Pakistanis rescued by Hellenic Coast Guard. The Embassy is in contact with…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 17, 2023

Furthermore, the Prime Minister shared important updates regarding the rescue efforts undertaken by Pakistani authorities. He revealed that the Pakistani Embassy in Athens has confirmed the successful rescue of 12 Pakistanis by the Hellenic Coast Guard. These individuals were fortunate enough to be saved from the perilous situation, and the Pakistani Embassy continues to maintain close contact with Greek authorities to receive further updates on the matter.

As the rescue and recovery operations continue, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasizes the importance of international collaboration and cooperation in dealing with such unfortunate events. He expressed gratitude towards the Greek authorities for their prompt response and ongoing efforts in handling the aftermath of the ferry disaster.