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  "path": "/news/1995652/efforts-on-to-secure-release-of-pakistani-crew-members-of-hijacked-oil-tanker-sindh-governor",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-28T03:54:27.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.dawn.com",
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  "textContent": "KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi on Monday met with family members of 11 Pakistani crew members kidnapped by pirates who hijacked an oil tanker near Somalia last week.\n\nHe assured the families that the federal government would not leave them alone under any circumstances.\n\nLast week, armed pirates had hijacked the oil tanker near the Somali coast and took 11 Pakistani crew members and the Indonesian captain of the vessel hostage.\n\nThe governor, along with families of the kidnapped individuals, told a press conference that the federal government was taking all-out measures to secure the safe release of the Pakistani crew members.\n\n> Meets affected families, assures them of full cooperation\n\nHe said that both the federal and Sindh governments stand with the affected families in this difficult time.\n\nHe added that immediate contact was established with the families and their concerns were heard and full cooperation was assured.\n\nThe governor noted that communication with the hostages remained intact and efforts for their safe recovery were ongoing at all levels.\n\nHe said that discussions were also underway with the European Union regarding the recovery of the hostages.\n\nThe incident occurred outside Pakistan’s maritime boundaries, which has led to certain complexities, he added.\n\nOn the occasion, the families of the kidnapped individuals expressed gratitude to the governor for promptly taking up the matter with the federal government.\n\nThey said the government action provided hope that their loved ones will return safely soon.\n\n_Published in Dawn, April 28th, 2026_",
  "title": "Efforts on to secure release of Pakistani crew members of hijacked oil tanker: Sindh governor"
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