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Pakistan’s PM grieves over deaths of migrants from his country in a boat sinking near Libya

A boat carrying around 65 migrants capsized near Marsa Dela Port in Libya, resulting in multiple deaths, according to local authorities in Libya.
The Pakistan Embassy in Tripoli has dispatched a team to identify the deceased and is working to ascertain details about the affected Pakistanis.
Pakistan's Prime Minister expressed deep grief over the incident, ordering the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assist the victims' families and identify the deceased.
The International Organization for Migration reported at least 674 migrants dead and over 1,000 missing off Libya in 2024, highlighting the dangers faced by migrants in the region.

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Pakistan's PM grieves over deaths of migrants from his country in a boat sinking near Libya

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