Foreign Office says twelve Pakistanis have been identified among survivors of the capsized boat off the coast of Greece.
In a statement, Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said at this stage, we are unable to verify the number and identity of Pakistani nationals among the deceased.
She said the Pakistan Mission in Greece, under the leadership of Ambassador Aamar Aftab, remains in contact with the local authorities for identification and recovery of Pakistani nationals among the deceased and providing relief to the survivors.
In a statement, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the authorities, at this stage, are unable to verify the number and identity of Pakistani nationals among the deceased.
She said the Pakistan Mission in Greece is in contact with the local authorities to identify and recover Pakistani nationals among the deceased and provide relief to the survivors.
The boat sank Wednesday, resulting in the death of at least 78 people, with some 104 found alive till Friday. Reports suggest that 400 to 750 people were onboard the ill-fated boat.
