Libya boat tragedy: 7 Pakistanis confirmed dead, 16 feared lost

A tragic boat accident off the coast of Libya has claimed the lives of at least seven Pakistanis, with reports suggesting that a total of 16 Pakistani nationals were on board.

According to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the deceased Pakistanis were residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with six belonging to Kurram district and one from Bajaur.

The identities of the victims were confirmed through their passports.

The ill-fated boat, carrying approximately 65 migrants, capsized near the port of Marsa Dila, northwest of the Libyan city of Zawiya. As of now, 10 bodies have been recovered, while rescue operations continue.

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on Monday confirming the incident.

The Pakistani embassy in Tripoli has dispatched a team to Zawiya Hospital to assist local authorities in identifying the deceased.