--- title: "Three Pakistani crew members rescued from Somali vessel return home" description: "Most outlets reported the return of three Pakistani crew members who were rescued from a hijacked vessel off the coast of Somalia. Daily Times highlighted the Sindh Governor's welcome at Jinnah International Airport, while ProPakistani focused on the crew's arrival in Karachi and their families’ reception. Both emphasized the rescue and return but differed in the framing of the welcome event." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/11393-three-pakistanis-among-five-killed-in-attack-on-hijacked site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Three Pakistani crew members rescued from Somali vessel return home pakistan · updated 8 Oct 2026, 11:12 AM PKT · 29 Sep – 8 Oct 2026 · 113 articles from 20 outlets over 10 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 8 Oct 2026 — Three Pakistani crew members rescued from Somali vessel return home (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the return of three Pakistani crew members who were rescued from a hijacked vessel off the coast of Somalia. Daily Times highlighted the Sindh Governor's welcome at Jinnah International Airport, while ProPakistani focused on the crew's arrival in Karachi and their families’ reception. Both emphasized the rescue and return but differed in the framing of the welcome event. - **ProPakistani** — [3 Pakistanis Freed From Somali Pirates Return Home](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/08/3-pakistanis-freed-from-somali-pirates-return-home/) · 8 Oct 2026, 11:12 AM PKT > Three Pakistani crew members freed from captivity by Somali pirates have arrived in Karachi, where their families welcomed them with… Read More - **Daily Times** — [Remaining three Pakistanis rescued from vessel off Somalia return home](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1564035/remaining-three-pakistanis-rescued-from-vessel-off-somalia-return-home/) · 8 Oct 2026, 9:07 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi welcomes crew members at Jinnah International Airport. The three remaining Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25, an oil tanker that was hijacked off the coast of Somalia in April, landed in Karachi on Wednesday. According to Shaheen Burney, the vice […] ### 7 Oct 2026 — Three remaining Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25 return home (10 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the three remaining Pakistani crew members of the hijacked oil tanker MT Honour 25 were returning home and reuniting with their families, with some specifying that they were rescued from Somali pirates. A few named the individuals and noted their arrival in Karachi. All coverage focused on the return and reunion, with no additional framing or emphasis. - **The Nation** — [Remaining 3 Somali pirate attack survivors returning home: Dar](https://www.nation.com.pk/08-Oct-2026/remaining-3-somali-pirate-attack-survivors-returning-home-dar) · 8 Oct 2026, 6:24 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Wednesday that the remaining three Pakistani crew members of the MT Honor 25, which was hijacked off the coast of Somalia, had departed Addis Ababa for Karachi to return home safely. - **Pakistan Observer** — [MT Honour 25: Three Remaining Pakistani Sailors Reach Karachi](https://pakobserver.net/mt-honour-25-three-remaining-pakistani-sailors-reach-karachi/) · 7 Oct 2026, 11:03 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Three remaining Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25, the oil tanker hijacked off Somalia in April, arrived in Karachi… - **Abb Takk News** — [Three more Pakistani sailors from hijacked vessel arrive in Karachi](https://abbtakk.tv/three-more-pakistani-sailors-from-hijacked-vessel-arrive-in-karachi/) · 7 Oct 2026, 7:46 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI: Three Pakistani crew members of the *MV Honour 25*, seized by Somali pirates, have arrived in Karachi after travelling from Ethiopia, officials said. The sailors—Hussain Yousuf, Imran Ali and Muhammad Yasin—returned to Pakistan aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight. Yousuf and Ali are from Karachi, while Yasin belongs to Swat.... - **ARY News (English)** — [Three more Pakistani crew members of hijacked MV Honour 25 reach Karachi](https://arynews.tv/three-more-pakistani-crew-members-of-hijacked-mv-honour-25-reach-karachi) · 7 Oct 2026, 6:35 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > The three Pakistanis are Hussain Yousuf, Imran Ali and Muhammad Yasin. Hussain Yousuf and Imran Ali belong to Karachi, while... - **Minute Mirror** — [Three MT Honour 25 crew members return to Karachi](https://minutemirror.com.pk/three-mt-honour-25-crew-members-return-to-karachi-640763/) · 7 Oct 2026, 2:41 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > The three remaining Pakistani crew members of the hijacked oil tanker MT Honour 25 are on their way back to - **Aaj News (English)** — [Three Pakistanis rescued from Somali pirates head home](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330475567/three-pakistanis-rescued-from-somali-pirates-head-home) · 7 Oct 2026, 1:58 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > The three Pakistani crew members who survived a pirate attack off Somalia are set to return home on Wednesday, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar saying they have departed for Pakistan. In a post on X, Dar said the three Pakistani crew members of the hijacked tanker MT Honour 25 were en route back to Karachi after being rescued from Somali pirates and would soon be reunit... - **Dawn** — [Remaining 3 Pakistanis rescued from hijacked vessel off Somalia returning home today: Dar](https://www.dawn.com/news/2035384/remaining-3-pakistanis-rescued-from-hijacked-vessel-off-somalia-returning-home-today-dar) · 7 Oct 2026, 1:57 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > The three remaining Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25, an oil tanker that was hijacked off the coast of Somalia in April, were expected to arrive in Karachi on Wednesday to reunite with their families, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said. In late September, the maritime police force of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland recovered the Palau-flagged oil tanker, which ha... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Three remaining crew members of MT Honour 25 en route to Karachi: DPM/FM Dar](https://www.app.com.pk/national/three-remaining-crew-members-of-mt-honour-25-en-route-to-karachi-dpm-fm-dar/) · 7 Oct 2026, 1:12 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said the remaining three Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25 were on their way back home and would be reunited with their families. - **24 News HD** — [Three more Pakistani crew members set to return after Somali pirate captivity](https://www.24newshd.tv/07-Oct-2026/three-pakistani-crew-members-set-return-somali-pirate-captivity) · 7 Oct 2026, 12:58 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Three more Pakistani crew members of the ship MT Honour 25, rescued from Somali pirates, will return home today, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday. - **Hum News English** — [Three Pakistani crew members of hijacked MT Honour 25 set to return home](https://humenglish.com/latest/three-pakistani-crew-members-of-hijacked-mt-honour-25-set-to-return-home/) · 7 Oct 2026, 12:27 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Three Pakistani crew members of the hijacked oil tanker MT Honour 25 are set to return home after more than five months in captivity, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said. Dar said Imran Ali, Husain Yousuf and Muhammad Yasin were en route from Addis Ababa to Karachi on Wednesday after being rescued and taken to the Ethiopian capital. “The three sailors — Imran Al... ### 6 Oct 2026 — Somalia incident: Three Pakistanis successfully rescued (1 outlet) - **Business Recorder** — [Somalia incident: Three Pakistanis successfully rescued](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442765/somalia-incident-three-pakistanis-successfully-rescued) · 6 Oct 2026, 5:12 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: The three remaining Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25 (Imran Ali, Muhammad Yasin and Syed Husain Yousuf) have been successfully rescued and flown to Addis Ababa, accompanied by a team from the Embassy of Pakistan in Djibouti, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on X on Monday. The three crew members will be received in Addis Ababa and depart for Pakist... ### 5 Oct 2026 — Remaining Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25 rescued and expected to return home (12 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the three remaining Pakistani crew members of the hijacked oil tanker MT Honour 25 had been rescued and were expected to return to Pakistan, often citing statements from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Several also noted the crew members were flown to Addis Ababa and expected to depart for Karachi on October 7. A few, such as Geo News and the Business Recorder, added details about the roles of Somalia and the EU Naval Force in the rescue or named the returning individuals. The Express Tribune and Business Recorder provided more specific departure and arrival information, while others like Arab News Pakistan and 24 News HD focused more on the rescue confirmation and Dar’s statements. - **24 News HD** — [Three Pakistani crew members of MT Honor 25 safely recovered: Ishaq Dar](https://www.24newshd.tv/05-Oct-2026/three-pakistani-crew-members-mt-honor-25-safely-recovered-ishaq-dar) · 5 Oct 2026, 7:09 PM PKT > The remaining three Pakistani crew members of MT Honor 25 have been safely recovered, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said in a statement on X. - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistanis rescued from MT Honour 25 to leave for Karachi on Oct 7](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442736/pakistanis-rescued-from-mt-honour-25-to-leave-for-karachi-on-oct-7) · 5 Oct 2026, 6:59 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > The three remaining Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25 – Imran Ali, Muhammad Yasin and Syed Husain Yousuf – have been successfully rescued and flown to Addis Ababa, according to the Embassy of Pakistan in Djibouti. The crew members were accompanied by a team from the Embassy of Pakistan in Djibouti and will be received in Addis Ababa before departing for Pakistan on the first available Ethi... - **Pakistan Observer** — [MT Honour 25: Three More Pakistani Sailors to Return Home Wednesday](https://pakobserver.net/mt-honour-25-three-more-pakistani-sailors-to-return-home-wednesday/) · 5 Oct 2026, 6:52 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Monday that the three remaining Pakistani crew members of the hijacked… - **Minute Mirror** — [Three Pakistani sailors rescued from Somalia to re...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/three-pakistani-sailors-rescued-from-somalia-to-return-home-639976/) · 5 Oct 2026, 6:07 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > The three remaining Pakistani crew members of the hijacked oil tanker MT Honour 25 are expected to return to - **Dunya News** — [DPM Dar announces safe recovery of three Pakistani crew members from MT Honor 25](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/976257-dpm-dar-announces-safe-recovery-of-three-pakistani-crew-members-from-m) · 5 Oct 2026, 5:59 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > DPM Dar announces safe recovery of three Pakistani MT Honor 25 crew members, thanking Somalia and EU naval forces for assistance. - **Geo News** — [Remaining three Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25 rescued, says DPM Dar](https://www.geo.tv/latest/685100-remaining-three-pakistani-crew-members-of-mt-honour-25-rescued-says-dpm-dar) · 5 Oct 2026, 5:35 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > "the Biscaglia", a Liberia-flagged oil and chemical tanker ship is pictured after being hijacked, on November 28, 2008, in the Gulf of Aden. — AFPDar thanks Somalia, EU Naval Force for assistance in rescue.Embassy in Djibouti team accompanying crew to Addis Ababa.DPM... - **Dawn** — [Remaining 3 Pakistanis rescued from hijacked vessel in Somalia expected to fly home on Wednesday](https://www.dawn.com/news/2034936/remaining-3-pakistanis-rescued-from-hijacked-vessel-in-somalia-expected-to-fly-home-on-wednesday) · 5 Oct 2026, 5:28 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday that the three remaining Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25, an oil tanker that was hijacked off the coast of Somalia in April, are expected to be flown back to Pakistan on Wednesday. The maritime police force of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland said last week that it had recovered the MT Honour 25, a Palau-flagged oil ta... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Three more Pakistani sailors on way home after release from pirate captivity in Somalia](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/three-more-pakistani-sailors-on-way-home-after-release-from-pirate-captivity-in-somalia-3003240) · 5 Oct 2026, 5:13 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing - **Hum News English** — [Dar says three remaining Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25 rescued](https://humenglish.com/latest/dar-says-three-remaining-pakistani-crew-members-of-mt-honour-25-rescued/) · 5 Oct 2026, 5:10 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday that three remaining Pakistani crew members of the hijacked oil tanker MT Honour 25 have been rescued and flown to Addis Ababa, completing the recovery of all surviving Pakistani crew members after more than five months in captivity. “The three sailors — Imran Ali, Muhammad Yasin and Syed Husain Yousuf — were rescued... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Three remaining Pakistani MT Honour 25 crew members to arrive soon: DPM/FM Dar](https://www.app.com.pk/national/three-remaining-pakistani-mt-honour-25-crew-members-to-arrive-soon-dpm-fm-dar/) · 5 Oct 2026, 5:08 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Monday, said that the three remaining Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25 had been successfully rescued and flown to Addis Ababa, accompanied by a team from the Embassy of Pakistan in Djibouti. - **The Express Tribune** — [Three remaining Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25 rescued, flown to Addis Ababa: FO](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633102/three-remaining-pakistani-crew-members-of-mt-honour-25-rescued-flown-to-addis-ababa-fo) · 5 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Says crew members expected to leave Addis Ababa for Karachi on the first available Ethiopian Airlines flight on Oct 7 - **Daily Times** — [Four rescued seamen return home with remains of three colleagues](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1562530/four-rescued-seamen-return-home-with-remains-of-three-colleagues/) · 5 Oct 2026, 8:37 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > The four Pakistanis who were injured during a security operation to recover a hijacked oil tanker off the coast of Somalia, along with the remains of three others who lost their lives in the episode, have departed Addis Ababa and are expected to reach Karachi Sunday evening. “Pakistan’s ambassadors to Djibouti and Ethiopia saw off […] ### 4 Oct 2026 — Injured Pakistani crew members and remains of three colleagues return to Karachi from Somalia (12 outlets) > Most outlets led with the return of four injured Pakistani sailors and the remains of three crew members who were killed during a security operation to recover the hijacked oil tanker MT Honour 25 off the coast of Somalia. Some reports, such as from the Associated Press of Pakistan, highlighted the involvement of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in ordering the repatriation. Others, like Pakistan Today, noted the duration of the sailors’ captivity, mentioning it was more than five months. The framing of the event as a “rescue operation” or a “Somali pirate attack” varied slightly, but the core details of the return and the casualties remained consistent across the coverage. - **The Nation** — [Special aircraft carrying MT Honour 25 victims lands in Karachi](https://www.nation.com.pk/05-Oct-2026/special-aircraft-carrying-mt-honour-25-victims-lands-karachi) · 5 Oct 2026, 5:29 AM PKT > Karachi - A special aircraft carrying four injured Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25 and the mortal remains of three sailors landed at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on Sunday. - **Pakistan Today** — [After months of Somali captivity, 4 Pakistani sailors reunite with families as 3 bodies repatriated](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/05/after-5-months-somali-captivity-4-pakistani-sailors-return-home-as-3-bodies-repatriated) · 5 Oct 2026, 1:04 AM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Four Pakistani sailors return to Karachi after more than five months in captivity aboard hijacked MT Honour 25, while remains of three Pakistani crew members killed during the ordeal are repatriated. Three other Pakistani sailors remain aboard the vessel awaiting company clearance. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Four Pakistani sailors return home after over five months in Somali pirate captivity](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/four-pakistani-sailors-return-home-after-over-five-months-in-somali-pirate-captivity-3003192) · 5 Oct 2026, 12:24 AM PKT · 42% identical wording to the newest filing - **Aaj News (English)** — [Three Pakistani crew members’ bodies, four injured arrive in Karachi](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330475226/three-pakistani-crew-members-bodies-four-injured-arrive-in-karachi) · 4 Oct 2026, 7:39 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > The bodies of three Pakistanis killed and four injured crew members following the hijacking of the MT Honour 25 by pirates in Somalia arrived in Karachi on an Ethiopian Airlines flight. The injured crew members were identified as Usman Ghani, Aqeel Khan, Amin bin Shams and Yasir Khan. The bodies of Rafiullah Khan, Syed Kashif Umar and Mahmood Ahmed Ansari were also brought home. Family members ... - **Pakistan Observer** — [MT Honour 25: Injured Pakistani Sailors, Three Bodies Reach Karachi](https://pakobserver.net/mt-honour-25-injured-pakistani-sailors-three-bodies-reach-karachi/) · 4 Oct 2026, 6:34 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Four injured Pakistani sailors and the remains of three crew members killed during the recovery of hijacked MT Honour 25… - **24 News HD** — [Four Pakistanis rescued from Somali pirates to reach Karachi shortly](https://www.24newshd.tv/04-Oct-2026/four-pakistanis-rescued-somali-pirates-reach-karachi-shortly) · 4 Oct 2026, 5:46 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Four Pakistani crew members rescued from Somali pirates are expected to reach Karachi shortly, along with the bodies of three Pakistanis killed during the operation to free the tanker MT Honour 25, 24NewsHD TV reported on Sunday. - **Hum News English** — [Four injured MT Honour 25 crew members, remains of three Pakistanis reach Karachi](https://humenglish.com/latest/four-injured-mt-honour-25-crew-members-remains-of-three-pakistanis-reach-karachi/) · 4 Oct 2026, 5:33 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI: Four injured Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25 and the mortal remains of three Pakistanis killed during an operation to recover the hijacked oil tanker off the coast of Somalia arrived in Karachi on Sunday evening. Earlier in a post on X, the Foreign Office said Pakistan’s ambassadors to Djibouti and Ethiopia saw off the four injured crew members — Usman Ghani, Aqeel Khan, Ameen b... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [PM Shehbaz orders immediate repatriation of Pakistanis from Somalia](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pm-shehbaz-orders-immediate-repatriation-of-pakistanis-from-somalia/) · 4 Oct 2026, 1:53 PM PKT · 53% identical wording to the newest filing > On the directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, immediate measures were taken on Sunday to ensure the safe repatriation of Pakistani citizens killed and injured in Somalia. - **Geo News** — [Four injured sailors, remains of three others Somali pirate victims head to Karachi](https://www.geo.tv/latest/684939-four-injured-sailors-remains-of-three-others-somali-pirate-victims-head-to-karachi) · 4 Oct 2026, 1:01 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistani crew members rescued from hijacked MT Honour 25 are seen at an airport before departing Addis Ababa for Karachi on October 4, 2026. — Screengrab via X/@ForeignOfficePkCrew members travel aboard Ethiopian Airlines flight.MT Honour 25 seized by pirates on April 21.Puntland... - **Minute Mirror** — [Hijacked MT Honour 25 crew members return home](https://minutemirror.com.pk/hijacked-mt-honour-25-crew-members-return-home-639364/) · 4 Oct 2026, 12:52 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Four injured Pakistani sailors and the remains of three crew members killed during a rescue operation involving - **BOL News** — [Injured Pakistani sailors return home from tanker hijacked off Somalia](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/injured-pakistani-sailors-return-home-from-tanker-hijacked-off-somalia) · 4 Oct 2026, 11:54 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Injured Pakistani sailors return to Karachi after a tanker was hijacked off Somalia. Bodies of three crew members killed in the MT Honour 25 pirate attack are also on the flight. - **Dawn** — [4 injured Pakistanis rescued from vessel hijacked in Somalia head to Karachi with remains of 3 colleagues](https://www.dawn.com/news/2034691/4-injured-pakistanis-rescued-from-vessel-hijacked-in-somalia-head-to-karachi-with-remains-of-3-colleagues) · 4 Oct 2026, 11:38 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > The four Pakistanis who were injured during a security operation to recover a hijacked oil tanker off the coast of Somalia, along with the remains of three others who lost their lives in the episode, have departed Addis Ababa and are expected to reach Karachi Sunday evening. “Pakistan’s ambassadors to Djibouti and Ethiopia saw off the four injured Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25, Usman G... ### 3 Oct 2026 — Injured MT Honour 25 crew members and remains of three repatriated to Karachi (11 outlets) > Most outlets led with the repatriation of four injured Pakistani crew members and the remains of three others from the hijacked MT Honour 25, emphasizing their arrival in Karachi. Several also noted the involvement of Ethiopian Airlines and the context of the recovery operation off the coast of Somalia. A few outlets, such as Pakistan Today, highlighted the duration of the crew's captivity, while others like Aaj News (English) and 24 News HD mentioned the role of Pakistani ambassadors in Djibouti and Ethiopia in facilitating the repatriation. The framing was largely consistent, with minor variations in emphasis on the rescue operation's circumstances and the logistical details of the return flight. - **Dunya News** — [Four Pakistani sailors freed from Somali pirates due home today](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/976013-four-pakistani-sailors-freed-from-somali-pirates-due-home-today) · 4 Oct 2026, 11:11 AM PKT > The four sailors, Yasir Khan, Aqeel Khan, Amin bin Shams and Usman Ghani, scheduled to arrive at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport at 4:40 pm today - **Daily Times** — [Steps underway to repatriate mortal remains of seamen from Somalia](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1562301/steps-underway-to-repatriate-mortal-remains-of-seamen-from-somalia/) · 4 Oct 2026, 11:10 AM PKT · 50% identical wording to the newest filing > Following the instructions of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, arrangements are underway to repatriate the bodies of Pakistani citizens who lost their lives in Somalia. In this regard, the bodies of the deceased Pakistani citizens arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on Saturday. Ethiopian Airlines staff are currently inspecting the coffins and making […] - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan says making arrangements to repatriate bodies of sailors killed in Somalia](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-says-making-arrangements-to-repatriate-bodies-of-sailors-killed-in-somalia-3003133) · 4 Oct 2026, 10:21 AM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing - **The Express Tribune** — [Four injured MT Honour 25 crew members, remains of three flown to Karachi: FO](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632904/four-injured-mt-honour-25-crew-members-remains-of-three-flown-to-karachi-fo) · 4 Oct 2026, 6:45 AM PKT · 52% identical wording to the newest filing > Ministry says they are arriving in Karachi today aboard Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 694 - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistanis killed in Somalia: Arrangements made to repatriate bodies](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442562/pakistanis-killed-in-somalia-arrangements-made-to-repatriate-bodies) · 4 Oct 2026, 2:38 AM PKT · 53% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Following the instructions of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, arrangements are under way to repatriate the bodies of Pakistani citizens who lost their lives in Somalia. In this regard, the bodies of the deceased Pakistani citizens arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on Saturday. Ethiopian Airlines staff are currently inspecting the coffins and making the necessar... - **BOL News** — [PM Shehbaz Sharif orders repatriation of three Pakistani nationals martyred in Somalia incident](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/pm-shehbaz-sharif-orders-repatriation-of-three-pakistani-nationals-martyred-in-somalia-incident) · 4 Oct 2026, 1:24 AM PKT · 55% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan is arranging the return of three Pakistani nationals who died in Somalia after their bodies reached Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. - **Geo News** — [Arrangements underway to repatriate bodies of Pakistani citizens from Somalia: PMO](https://www.geo.tv/latest/684907-arrangements-for-swift-repatriation-of-pakistanis-killed-in-somalia-underway-pmo) · 3 Oct 2026, 11:54 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > Families of the Pakistani hostage crew members of HONOUR 25 that was hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia, hold placards during a protest, calling the government to take immediate action for the safe return of their loved ones, in Karachi, May 13, 2026. —... - **Minute Mirror** — [Bodies of slain Pakistani sailors head home](https://minutemirror.com.pk/bodies-of-slain-pakistani-sailors-head-home-639279/) · 3 Oct 2026, 11:23 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > The bodies of three Pakistani sailors killed during an operation to recover a hijacked oil tanker off Somalia have reached Addis Ababa, with arrangements - **Pakistan Today** — [Remains of three Pakistani sailors to be repatriated soon](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/03/remains-of-three-pakistani-sailors-to-be-repatriated-soon) · 3 Oct 2026, 9:48 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Remains of three Pakistani sailors killed in Somalia tanker recovery operation to be repatriated - **24 News HD** — [Bodies of three Pakistanis killed in Somalia reach Addis Ababa](https://www.24newshd.tv/03-Oct-2026/bodies-three-pakistanis-killed-somalia-reach-addis-ababa) · 3 Oct 2026, 9:24 PM PKT · 56% identical wording to the newest filing > The bodies of three Pakistani nationals killed in Somalia have reached Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as arrangements are being made to bring them back to Pakistan, 24NewsHD TV reported on Saturday. - **Dawn** — [Efforts underway to repatriate remains of 3 Pakistanis killed while recovering hijacked tanker from Somali pirates: PMO](https://www.dawn.com/news/2034504/efforts-underway-to-repatriate-remains-of-3-pakistanis-killed-while-recovering-hijacked-tanker-from-somali-pirates-pmo) · 3 Oct 2026, 8:45 PM PKT · 58% identical wording to the newest filing > The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Saturday said that arrangements were underway to repatriate the remains of three Pakistani sailors, who were killed during an operation earlier this week to recover a hijacked oil tanker off the coast of Somalia. The maritime police force of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland said on Tuesday that it had recovered the MT Honour 25, a Palau-flagged oil tanker ... ### 2 Oct 2026 — Four Pakistani crew members from hijacked MV Honour 25 to arrive in Karachi (8 outlets) > Most outlets led with the news that four Pakistani crew members from the hijacked oil tanker MV Honour 25 were to arrive in Karachi on Saturday, citing Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar as the source. They also noted that the crew members had been “safely retrieved.” A few outlets, such as The Express Tribune and Pakistan Observer, briefly mentioned that three crew members had died and three others remained aboard with the captain, but this detail was not included in the headlines or emphasized in the other excerpts. - **Business Recorder** — [Somalia hijacking case: Four of 10 Pakistani crew members to arrive today](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442409/somalia-hijacking-case-four-of-10-pakistani-crew-members-to-arrive-today) · 3 Oct 2026, 5:35 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: A major development has been reported in the MV Honour 25 hijacking case off the coast of Somalia, with four of the 10 Pakistani crew members safely retrieved and set to arrive in Karachi on October 3, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Ishaq Dar said on his X account on Friday. He added that the bodies of three crew members who lost their lives are being rep... - **Minute Mirror** — [Four Pakistani crew members rescued after Somalia ...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/four-pakistani-crew-members-rescued-after-somalia-tanker-hijacking-638833/) · 2 Oct 2026, 10:32 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Four Pakistani nationals among the crew members of the hijacked tanker MV Honour 25 have been rescued and are expected to reach - **Pakistan Observer** — [Four Pakistanis Rescued From Hijacked Ship to Arrive in Karachi Tomorrow](https://pakobserver.net/four-pakistanis-rescued-from-hijacked-ship-to-arrive-in-karachi-tomorrow/) · 2 Oct 2026, 6:43 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Four Pakistani sailors rescued following the hijacking of the MV Honour 25 off the Somali coast are expected to arrive… - **Aaj News (English)** — [Four Pakistani crew members rescued from hijacked MV Honour 25](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330474964/four-pakistani-crew-members-rescued-from-hijacked-mv-honour-25) · 2 Oct 2026, 5:31 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Four of 10 Pakistani crew members affected by the hijacking of MV Honour 25 off the coast of Somalia have been safely retrieved and are scheduled to arrive in Karachi on Saturday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar said on Friday. In a post on social media platform X, Dar said the safe retrieval of the four crew members was made possible through sustained effo... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Four Pakistani crew members of hijacked MV Honour 25 retrieved safely: DPM/FM Dar](https://www.app.com.pk/national/four-pakistani-crew-members-of-hijacked-mv-honour-25-retrieved-safely-dpm-fm-dar/) · 2 Oct 2026, 5:10 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Four of the ten Pakistani crew members affected by the hijacking of MV Honour 25 off the coast of Somalia have been safely retrieved and are scheduled to arrive in Karachi on Saturday (October 3), Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar said on Friday. - **Dunya News** — [Four Pakistanis freed from Somali pirates, due back in Karachi tomorrow](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/975791-four-pakistanis-freed-from-somali-pirates-due-back-in-karachi-tomorro) · 2 Oct 2026, 4:30 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Foreign Office works to bring home the bodies of three nationals killed in the attack - **Dawn** — [4 Pakistani crew members from hijacked oil tanker to arrive in Karachi tomorrow: DPM Dar](https://www.dawn.com/news/2034247/4-pakistani-crew-members-from-hijacked-oil-tanker-to-arrive-in-karachi-tomorrow-dpm-dar) · 2 Oct 2026, 2:51 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday that four of the 10 Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25, an oil tanker hijacked by Somali pirates, had been “safely retrieved” and were scheduled to arrive in Karachi on Oct 3. The four crew members, identified as Yasir Khan, Aqeel Khan, Amin bin Shams and Usman Ghani, have been retrieved following “sustained efforts” by the... - **The Express Tribune** — [Four Pakistani crew members from hijacked MV Honour 25 to arrive in Karachi tomorrow: Dar](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632589/four-pakistani-crew-members-from-hijacked-mv-honour-25-to-arrive-in-karachi-tomorrow-dar) · 2 Oct 2026, 9:46 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Three crew members died in the hijacking, while three others remain aboard the vessel with the captain ### 1 Oct 2026 — Pakistan coordinates with Somalia on recovery of MT Honour 25 crew (6 outlets) > Most outlets led with the repatriation of the bodies of the three Pakistani crew members killed during the recovery operation of the hijacked vessel MT Honour 25. Several also mentioned the Foreign Office spokesperson expressing sorrow over the deaths and confirming efforts to bring the bodies home. Pakistan Today uniquely provided the names of the deceased crew members, while others noted the number of casualties without naming them. All coverage focused on the coordination with Somali authorities and the official response from the Foreign Office. - **Pakistan Today** — [Bodies of three Pakistanis killed in MT Honour 25 operation to be repatriated: FO](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/01/bodies-of-three-pakistanis-killed-in-mt-honour-25-operation-to-be-repatriated-fo) · 1 Oct 2026, 11:05 PM PKT > Bodies of three Pakistanis killed in MT Honour 25 operation to be repatriated - **Abb Takk News** — [FO vows early repatriation of Pakistanis killed in MT Honour 25 recovery operation](https://abbtakk.tv/fo-vows-early-repatriation-of-pakistanis-killed-in-mt-honour-25-recovery-operation/) · 1 Oct 2026, 8:30 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday said efforts were under way to bring home the bodies of three Pakistani crew members who died during an operation to recover the hijacked vessel MT Honour 25 off the Somali coast. Speaking at his weekly briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan expressed... - **Geo News** — [Bodies of Pakistanis killed in MT Honour 25 operation to be repatriated at earliest: FO](https://www.geo.tv/latest/684594-bodies-of-pakistanis-killed-in-mt-honour-25-operation-to-be-repatriated-at-earliest-says-fo) · 1 Oct 2026, 8:04 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan speaks during his weekly press briefing in Islamabad, on October 1, 2026. — X@ForeignOfficePkFive crew members killed during recovery operation.Three Pakistani nationals among those who died.Surviving crew members safely brought to... - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan coordinates Somalia crew repatriation](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-coordinates-somalia-crew-repatriation-638229/) · 1 Oct 2026, 5:40 PM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan is coordinating with Somali authorities to arrange the repatriation of surviving crew members and the remains of those killed during an - **24 News HD** — [Foreign Office confirms three Pakistanis crew martyred in Somalia ship operation](https://www.24newshd.tv/01-Oct-2026/foreign-office-confirms-three-pakistanis-crew-martyred-somalia-ship-operation) · 1 Oct 2026, 12:40 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Foreign Office Spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of five crew members during the operation to recover the vessel and said arrangements were being made to repatriate the bodies of the Pakistani victims and the injured at the earliest possible opportunity. - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan in contact with Somalia over recovery of saved, slain crew of MT Honour 25: FO](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632433/pakistan-in-contact-with-somalia-over-recovery-of-saved-slain-crew-of-mt-honour-25-fo) · 1 Oct 2026, 11:42 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Spokesperson says Pakistan deeply saddened by the loss of five crew members of the hijacked vessel ### 30 Sep 2026 — Pakistan confirms deaths of three nationals during recovery of hijacked tanker MT Honour 25 (12 outlets) > Most outlets led with the confirmation of the deaths of three Pakistani nationals during the operation to recover the MT Honour 25, a vessel hijacked by Somali pirates in April. Several also noted the broader context of five crew members lost in the operation, though this detail was either omitted or downplayed in some reports. A few outlets additionally mentioned efforts to repatriate the bodies of the deceased and survivors, while one excerpt briefly referenced families and rights groups raising concerns about the rescue operation, though without elaboration. - **Dawn** — [Govt working to repatriate sailors after tanker recovered](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033888/govt-working-to-repatriate-sailors-after-tanker-recovered) · 1 Oct 2026, 7:01 AM PKT > • FO confirms death of three Pakistani nationals; three others injured by pirates receiving treatment in Puntland • Families question rescue operation, seek return of the dead and injured • Rights groups blame ‘communication gap’ as Islamabad does not recognise Puntland KARACHI / ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Wednesday confirmed that three Pakistanis were among five crew members killed aboar... - **Daily Times** — [Efforts on to repatriate survivors after Somalia frees tanker from pirates](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1560897/efforts-on-to-repatriate-survivors-after-somalia-frees-tanker-from-pirates/) · 1 Oct 2026, 6:01 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan on Wednesday said efforts were underway to repatriate bodies of Pakistani crew members and survivors of an operation to free an oil tanker, MT Honour 25, which was hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia five months ago. The Palau-flagged MT Honour 25 was seized off Somalia’s northeastern Puntland region on April 21 […] - **Business Recorder** — [Hijacked vessel in Somalia: Pakistan is saddened by the loss of five crew members](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442081/hijacked-vessel-in-somalia-pakistan-is-saddened-by-the-loss-of-five-crew-members) · 1 Oct 2026, 5:53 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Wednesday that it is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of five crew members during the operation to recover the hijacked vessel, MT Honour 25, off the coast of Somalia. Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said in a statement, among those who lost their lives are three Pakistani nationals: Rafi Ullah Khan, Syed Kashif Umer and Mahmood Ahmed Ansari. Th... - **Pakistan Today** — [Three Pakistanis killed as Puntland forces recover hijacked tanker from Somali pirates: FO](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/30/three-pakistanis-killed-as-puntland-forces-recover-hijacked-tanker-from-somali-pirates-fo) · 30 Sep 2026, 10:28 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Three Pakistanis killed as Puntland forces recover hijacked tanker from Somali pirates - **Pakistan Observer** — [FO confirms deaths of three Pakistanis in Somalia tanker rescue](https://pakobserver.net/fo-confirms-deaths-of-three-pakistanis-in-somalia-tanker-rescue/) · 30 Sep 2026, 9:09 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > The Foreign Office on Wednesday said Pakistan was taking all possible measures to facilitate the repatriation of the bodies of… - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan says efforts on to repatriate survivors after Somalia frees tanker from pirates](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-says-efforts-on-to-repatriate-survivors-after-somalia-frees-tanker-from-pirates-3002783) · 30 Sep 2026, 7:06 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing - **24 News HD** — [FO confirms 3 Pakistanis die during operation to recover ship hijacked by Somali pirates](https://www.24newshd.tv/30-Sep-2026/fo-confirms-3-pakistanis-die-operation-recover-ship-hijacked-somali-pirates) · 30 Sep 2026, 6:58 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > The Foreign Office (FO) on Wednesday expressed condolences over the death of three Pakistani nationals during an operation to recover the MT Honour 25 oil tanker, which had been hijacked by Somali pirates in April. - **Hum News English** — [FO confirms deaths of three Pakistanis in Somalia tanker rescue operation](https://humenglish.com/latest/fo-confirms-deaths-of-three-pakistanis-in-somalia-tanker-rescue-operation/) · 30 Sep 2026, 6:45 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday confirmed the death of three Pakistanis during a rescue operation to recover an oil tanker hijacked by Somali pirates. The Palau-flagged vessel, MT Honour 25, was seized by armed pirates in April with 19 crew members on board, including 10 Pakistanis. Maritime police in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region conducted an operation ... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Families await bodies of 3 Pakistanis killed in Somalia ship recovery operation](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330474675/families-await-bodies-of-3-pakistanis-killed-in-somalia-ship-recovery-operation) · 30 Sep 2026, 6:18 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Grieving families in Karachi are waiting for the bodies of three Pakistani sailors killed during an operation to recover the hijacked MT Honour 25 off the coast of Somalia, after spending months hoping their loved ones would return home safely. The families of second officer Syed Kashif Umar, Mahmood Ahmed Ansari and Rafi Ullah Khan say they had repeatedly raised their concerns over the sailors... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan mourns 3 nationals killed in Somalia tanker operation](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/30-Sep-2026/pakistan-mourns-3-nationals-killed-in-somalia-tanker-operation) · 30 Sep 2026, 6:11 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of three of its nationals during an operation to recover the MT Honour 25, an oil tanker that was seized by Somali pirates in April. The Foreign Office (FO) said on Wednesday that five crew members were killed during the operation to recover the hijacked […] - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Pakistan expresses grief over deaths of citizens in MT Honour 25 recovery operation](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pakistan-expresses-grief-over-deaths-of-citizens-in-mt-honour-25-recovery-operation/) · 30 Sep 2026, 5:29 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson announced on Wednesday that three Pakistani nationals, Rafi Ullah Khan, Syed Kashif Umer and Mahmood Ahmed Ansari were among the casualties from the operation to reclaim the hijacked vessel MT Honour 25 off the coast of Somalia. Pakistan was deeply saddened by the tragic loss... - **The Express Tribune** — [FO expresses condolences over deaths of five crew members in Somalia rescue operation](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632272/fo-expresses-condolences-over-deaths-of-five-crew-members-in-somalia-rescue-operation) · 30 Sep 2026, 12:31 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Says govt making 'every possible effort' to bring bodies of three deceased Pakistani nationals home ### 29 Sep 2026 — Three Pakistanis among five killed in Somali operation to free hijacked tanker (17 outlets) > Most outlets led with the death toll, specifically highlighting that three Pakistani crew members were among five killed during a rescue operation by Somali security forces to free the hijacked MT Honour 25. Several also noted that the operation turned deadly when pirates opened fire on hostages while fleeing. A few outlets, such as Dawn and Pakistan Today, initially framed the story as a successful recovery of the vessel, with later updates acknowledging the casualties. Some, like Arab News Pakistan and The Express Tribune, provided both the rescue and the casualties in their headlines, while others, like Geo News, focused more on the successful recovery and provided fewer details on the casualties. - **Hum News English** — [Three Pakistani crew members killed in Somalia MT Honour 25 ship rescue operation](https://humenglish.com/latest/three-pakistani-crew-members-killed-in-somalia-mt-honour-25-ship-rescue-operation/) · 30 Sep 2026, 11:00 AM PKT > KARACHI: Five people, including three Pakistani nationals, were killed and five others injured when Puntland security forces stormed the hijacked oil vessel MT Honour 25 off Somalia, ending a hostage ordeal that lasted five months and eight days. The Pakistanis killed were identified as Second Officer Kashif Umar, Rafiullah and Mahmood Ansari. Their deaths were confirmed by families in Karachi,... - **Business Recorder** — [Somali pirates kill three Pakistanis among five crew members before tanker rescue, state authorities say](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441948/somali-pirates-kill-three-pakistanis-among-five-crew-members-before-tanker-rescue-state-authorities-say) · 30 Sep 2026, 10:40 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > MOGADISHU: Somali pirates killed five crew members, including three Pakistanis, of the hijacked MT Honour 25 petroleum products tanker before it was rescued by security forces, Somalia’s semi-autonomous state of Puntland said on Tuesday. Puntland’s authorities said they also rescued a second vessel on Tuesday that had been hijacked in May. The deaths aboard the Palau-flagged ship appear to be t... - **ProPakistani** — [Somali Pirates Kill 3 Pakistani Crew Members of Ship Hijacked in April](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/30/somali-pirates-kill-3-pakistani-crew-members-of-ship-hijacked-in-april/) · 30 Sep 2026, 10:22 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Somali pirates killed five crew members, including three Pakistanis, before Puntland security forces rescued the hijacked MT Honour 25 tanker… Read More - **Dunya News** — [Three Pakistanis among five crew members killed in Somalia ship recovery operation](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/975322-three-pakistanis-among-five-crew-members-killed-in-somalia-ship-recove) · 30 Sep 2026, 7:49 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Five crew members, including three Pakistanis, were killed and four injured during a Somali security operation against pirates aboard Honor 25. - **Daily Times** — [Three Pakistani sailors killed in Somali pirate rescue operation](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1560420/three-pakistani-sailors-killed-in-somali-pirate-rescue-operation/) · 30 Sep 2026, 3:41 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Three Pakistani sailors were among five crew members killed after Somali pirates opened fire on hostages while escaping during a security operation to free the crew of the hijacked vessel Honour 25, according to survivors and the Ansar Burney Welfare Trust. Four other sailors were injured in the incident, including three Pakistanis, while several crew […] - **The Express Tribune** — [Three Pakistani sailors killed in Somali ship rescue operation](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632161/three-pakistani-sailors-killed-in-somali-ship-rescue-operation) · 30 Sep 2026, 12:05 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Pirates open fire on 17 hostages while fleeing Four Pakistanis among those surviving ordeal - **Pakistan Today** — [Pakistan seeks confirmation as Somali forces claim tanker, crew freed from pirates](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/30/pakistan-seeks-confirmation-as-somali-forces-claim-tanker-crew-freed-from-pirates) · 30 Sep 2026, 12:03 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan is seeking confirmation of reports that Somali forces freed the MT Honour 25 tanker hijacked by pirates in April. The vessel carried 19 crew, including 10 Pakistanis. A rights group cited recordings alleging five deaths and four injuries, while Somali authorities said the crew were safe - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Three Pakistanis among five killed by pirates before Puntland frees hijacked tanker, police say](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/three-pakistanis-among-five-killed-by-pirates-before-puntland-frees-hijacked-tanker-police-say-3002713) · 29 Sep 2026, 11:55 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing - **Geo News** — [Somali forces rescue tanker with Pakistanis among crew from pirates](https://www.geo.tv/latest/684290-somali-forces-rescue-tanker-with-pakistanis-among-crew-from-pirates) · 29 Sep 2026, 10:23 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Representational image of a maritime policeman on a tag-boat guards oil tanker Aris-13 as it sails to dock on the shores of the Gulf of Aden in the city of Bosasso, northern Somalia's semi-autonomous region of Puntland, March 19, 2017. — Reuters10 Pakistanis among crew members aboard... - **BOL News** — [Three Pakistanis killed in Somalia operation to free hijacked tanker](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/three-pakistanis-killed-in-somalia-operation-to-free-hijacked-tanker) · 29 Sep 2026, 10:21 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > 3 Pakistanis killed as Puntland Maritime Police launched an operation to free the hijacked Palau-flagged MT Honor oil tanker off Somalia. Casualties confirmed. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Three Pakistanis among five killed in operation on hijacked ship off Somalia](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330474554/three-pakistanis-among-five-killed-in-operation-on-hijacked-ship-off-somalia) · 29 Sep 2026, 9:45 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Three Pakistani sailors were among five crew members killed during an operation by Somali security forces against pirates aboard the hijacked oil tanker Honour 25 off Somalia, according to surviving crew members. The Pakistani victims were identified as second officer Kashif Umar, third engineer Mahmood Ansari and oiler Rafiullah Khan. An Indian crew member identified as Tanveer and the vessel’... - **24 News HD** — [Five crew members, including three Pakistanis, killed in ship attack](https://www.24newshd.tv/29-Sep-2026/five-crew-members-including-three-pakistanis-killed-ship-attack) · 29 Sep 2026, 9:30 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Three Pakistani crew members were among five people killed during a rescue operation launched by the Puntland Security Force against pirates who had hijacked the oil tanker Honour 25 in Somalia. - **Minute Mirror** — [Three Pakistani sailors killed in Somali pirate re...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/three-pakistani-sailors-killed-in-somali-pirate-rescue-operation-637441/) · 29 Sep 2026, 9:29 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Three Pakistani sailors were among five crew members killed after Somali pirates opened fire on hostages while escaping during a security - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Three Pakistani Sailors killed in Somali Pirate Attack on MT Honour 25](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/29-Sep-2026/three-pakistani-sailors-killed-in-somali-pirate-attack-on-mt-honour-25) · 29 Sep 2026, 9:28 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI – A rescue operation to free crew of the hijacked oil tanker MT Honour 25 turned deadly, with Somali pirates opening fire on the hostages while fleeing the vessel, killing five sailors, including three Pakistanis and injuring four others. Three of the injured sailors are also reportedly Pakistani nationals. The latest details were shared by […] - **Dawn** — [Somali police recover MT Honour 25 from pirates](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033553/somali-police-recover-mt-honour-25-from-pirates) · 29 Sep 2026, 9:12 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Somali maritime police said on Tuesday they had recovered an oil tanker, the MT Honour 25, which was hijacked by armed pirates off the coast of Puntland, Somalia on April 21, 2026. The Honour 25 — a Palau-flagged oil tanker — had 17 crew members on board, including 10 Pakistanis. “The naval and ground units of the Puntland Maritime Police Force conducted a planned operation in the Dharin-Bar ar... - **Abb Takk News** — [Three Pakistanis among five killed in attack on hijacked ship off Somalia](https://abbtakk.tv/three-pakistanis-among-five-killed-in-attack-on-hijacked-ship-off-somalia/) · 29 Sep 2026, 8:49 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > WEB DESK: Three Pakistani crew members were among five people killed when Puntland Security Force attacked the hijacked vessel Honour 25 in Somalia, according to crew members. Four others were injured. The Pakistanis killed were identified as Second Officer Kashif Umar, Third Engineer Mahmood Ansari and Oiler Rafiullah Khan. The... - **ARY News (English)** — [Hijacked Honour 25 vessel attacked in Somalia, Pakistani crew members killed](https://arynews.tv/hijacked-honour-25-vessel-attacked-in-somalia-pakistani-crew-members-killed) · 29 Sep 2026, 8:02 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Speaking to an Ansar Burney Trust representative in a conversation obtained by ARY News, the Indonesian captain confirmed the... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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