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Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said in a statement that he was deeply concerned about the attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea. According to available information, Dar said three Pakistani nationals were killed and one person was injured in the incident, and he extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.

Dar said Pakistan strongly condemns the Houthi attack on a commercial vessel that was not a party to the armed conflict. Stating that such attacks endanger the lives of innocent people and constitute a violation of international law, Dar emphasized that they pose a serious threat to freedom of navigation, maritime security and the safety of commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

Dar said they were in contact with Saudi Arabian authorities and the internationally recognized government of Yemen, adding that efforts were under way to determine the details of the incident and the circumstances in which it occurred.

Dar said he had instructed the Embassy in Riyadh to immediately coordinate with the relevant authorities, follow up on all necessary measures to recover the bodies of the Pakistani nationals who lost their lives and repatriate them, and ensure that every possible form of support is provided to the injured Pakistani national.

Dar said they were closely monitoring the situation and would continue their contacts with the relevant authorities.