Currently browsing : Somali pirates
7th October, 2012
Regaining Somalia from Al-Shabaab
African Union troops alongside Somali forces seized the formerly Islamist-held town of Wanla Weyn on Sunday, the latest loss for the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab fighters, commanders…
African Union troops alongside Somali forces seized the formerly Islamist-held town of Wanla Weyn on Sunday, the latest loss for the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab fighters, commanders…
3rd August, 2012
Pakistan welcomes hostages freed by Somali pirates
“The pirates had initially demanded over 10 million dollars - our team negotiated through intermediaries and settled for over a million dollars,” said Ishratul Ibad Khan.
“The pirates had initially demanded over 10 million dollars - our team negotiated through intermediaries and settled for over a million dollars,” said Ishratul Ibad Khan.
2nd August, 2012
Pakistani crew held by Somali pirates reaches home
Families of the seamen and groups raised $1.1 million for the release of the crew members from the MV Albedo.
Families of the seamen and groups raised $1.1 million for the release of the crew members from the MV Albedo.
2nd August, 2012
Seven Pakistani sailors released by Somali pirates
The family members of sailors thanked the President, the Prime Minister, the MQM chief and particularly the Sindh Governor and the CPLC chief.
The family members of sailors thanked the President, the Prime Minister, the MQM chief and particularly the Sindh Governor and the CPLC chief.
29th June, 2012
Troubled waters
While the families of the MV Albedo crew wait for their loved ones, measures must be taken to curtail hijacking attempts on seafarers.
While the families of the MV Albedo crew wait for their loved ones, measures must be taken to curtail hijacking attempts on seafarers.
22nd June, 2012
Somali piracy death toll rises as violence worsens
While solid data on previous years is limited, the total of 35 is the highest number of piracy-related fatalities in a single year.
While solid data on previous years is limited, the total of 35 is the highest number of piracy-related fatalities in a single year.
11th May, 2012
Pirates hijack Greek-owned tanker off Oman
Dynacom Tankers Management said it had lost contact with the crew of the MT Smyrni following the attack at 1115 GMT on Thursday.
Dynacom Tankers Management said it had lost contact with the crew of the MT Smyrni following the attack at 1115 GMT on Thursday.
BLOG |
2nd May, 2012
As a daughter waits
Captive for an 18 month period, MV Albedo is the second longest held ship in Somalia, yet it has barely received any media coverage.
Captive for an 18 month period, MV Albedo is the second longest held ship in Somalia, yet it has barely received any media coverage.
26th October, 2011
Two Pakistani hostages freed by Somali pirates
“The captives were released in an action that was supported by the UAE government,” said Ansar Burney of the Ansar Burney Trust International.
“The captives were released in an action that was supported by the UAE government,” said Ansar Burney of the Ansar Burney Trust International.
17th October, 2011
Pakistani vessel freed from Somali pirates
A Pakistani vessel that had been taken over by a group of Somali pirates earlier this week was rescued by the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) near the coast of Somalia on Sunday.
A Pakistani vessel that had been taken over by a group of Somali pirates earlier this week was rescued by the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) near the coast of Somalia on Sunday.
29th September, 2011
Ordeal of family seeking release of seaman from pirates
KARACHI: Neelum Mujtaba accompanied by her three daughters and an infant son has arrived here from their hometown of Mansehra to relaunch a struggle for…
KARACHI: Neelum Mujtaba accompanied by her three daughters and an infant son has arrived here from their hometown of Mansehra to relaunch a struggle for…
28th June, 2011
Five rescued fishermen arrive from India
KARACHI: Five Pakistani fishermen who were made hostage by Somali pirates in December last year arrived here on Monday from Mumbai by a PIA flight.…
KARACHI: Five Pakistani fishermen who were made hostage by Somali pirates in December last year arrived here on Monday from Mumbai by a PIA flight.…
24th June, 2011
India sailors held by pirates home after 11 months
A Pakistan-based organisation, The Ansar Burney Trust, had negotiated the release of the sailors aboard the MV Suez.
A Pakistan-based organisation, The Ansar Burney Trust, had negotiated the release of the sailors aboard the MV Suez.
24th June, 2011
Pakistan welcomes hostages freed by Somali pirates
KARACHI: Pakistan on Thursday gave an emotional welcome to a group of Egyptian and South Asian crew held hostage for 10 months by Somali pirates…
KARACHI: Pakistan on Thursday gave an emotional welcome to a group of Egyptian and South Asian crew held hostage for 10 months by Somali pirates…
22nd June, 2011
Another battle of Kalinga needed to change the mind set?
The home coming journey of the 22 crew members of MV Suez, after their freedom from 10 months in captivity of Somali pirates, is in…
The home coming journey of the 22 crew members of MV Suez, after their freedom from 10 months in captivity of Somali pirates, is in…
20th June, 2011
PNS Babur successfully completes rescue operation
KARACHI: The evacuation of the crew of ill-fated MV Suez has been completed, stated by an official of the Pakistan Navy here on Sunday evening.…
KARACHI: The evacuation of the crew of ill-fated MV Suez has been completed, stated by an official of the Pakistan Navy here on Sunday evening.…
19th June, 2011
Days before talks, India, Pakistan spar over ships
NEW DELHI: Days before peace talks, India and Pakistan were caught in an angry exchange of accusations Sunday over the movements of their warships engaged…
NEW DELHI: Days before peace talks, India and Pakistan were caught in an angry exchange of accusations Sunday over the movements of their warships engaged…
18th June, 2011
Indian HC called, told of displeasure
ISLAMABAD: India’s High Commissioner to Pakistan Sharat Sabharwal was summoned to the Foreign Office on Friday to receive protest over a Gulf of Aden incident…
ISLAMABAD: India’s High Commissioner to Pakistan Sharat Sabharwal was summoned to the Foreign Office on Friday to receive protest over a Gulf of Aden incident…
14th June, 2011
Four Pakistanis among 22 set free by Somali pirates
KARACHI: Four Pakistani and six Indian seamen and 12 other hostages have been released by Somali pirates after payment of $2.1 million ransom. Besides Capt…
KARACHI: Four Pakistani and six Indian seamen and 12 other hostages have been released by Somali pirates after payment of $2.1 million ransom. Besides Capt…
12th June, 2011
Arrangements complete for release of Pakistani hostages: Burney
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Ansar Burney Trust International, Ansar Burney said that all necessary arrangements for the release of four Pakistanis from the captivity of Somali pirates…
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Ansar Burney Trust International, Ansar Burney said that all necessary arrangements for the release of four Pakistanis from the captivity of Somali pirates…
