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In a distressing turn of events, Somali pirates have taken control of the oil tanker “Honour 25” near Somalia, with a Pakistani crew of 11 on board. One of the crew members, Amin Bin Shams, has gone viral on social media with an emotional voice note, pleading with his family to be strong and take care of their children.
Amin, from Karachi, recorded a voice note for his father, telling him that they had been taken by the pirates and that this might be their last message. He urged his family to stay strong and take care of their children, and to be prepared for the worst.
Amin’s father, speaking to a private news channel, expressed his concern for his son’s safety and appealed to the government of Pakistan to ensure his safe return. He mentioned that Amin was their only child and that they had sent him abroad in search of better opportunities.
Amin’s wife, Aisha, also spoke to the media, stating that her husband had informed her that they were being taken by the pirates and that she had not seen him since. She expressed her fears for her husband’s safety and the uncertainty of their situation.
Meanwhile, the agency responsible for sending the crew to the oil tanker has remained silent on the matter. The Pakistani government has yet to comment on the situation, leaving the family and friends of the crew members in a state of uncertainty.
In other news, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been implicated in a case related to the misuse of funds and corruption. The party’s founder, Imran Khan, has been accused of misusing party funds and has been summoned by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has also registered a case against the PTI’s foreign funding case, with the party’s founder being named as the main accused. The Islamabad High Court has assigned two judges, Chief Justice Sardar Tariq Masood and Justice Aamer Farooq, to hear the case.
In a significant development, the European Union and Pakistan have agreed to increase investment in Pakistan under the Global Gateway strategy. The agreement was announced at the European Union Pakistan Business Forum in Islamabad, with the aim of promoting economic growth and development in Pakistan.
In a separate incident, a man in Karachi was arrested for murdering his wife and their three-year-old daughter. The suspect had been living with his wife and daughter, but had a history of domestic violence.
The National Judicial Policy Making Committee has issued guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in courts, with the aim of promoting transparency and efficiency in the justice system.
In economic news, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a report on Pakistan’s economy, stating that the country’s economic growth has been affected by various factors, including a decline in remittances and a rise in inflation.
The report also stated that the Pakistani rupee has depreciated significantly against the US dollar, making imports more expensive for the country.
In entertainment news, popular Tamil singer Sowmya Eshwaran, also known as Sowmya, has accused a music composer of sexual harassment and intimidation. She has called him the “Madras Epstien” and has accused him of exploiting her and other women in the music industry.
In business news, ExxonMobil has reported a significant increase in its profits, with the company’s revenue increasing by 16% last year to $11 billion. The company’s profit margin also increased by 6.5%, which is the highest in the company’s history.
In a significant move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), citing economic and strategic reasons. The decision is seen as a major shift in the global energy landscape, with the UAE seeking to increase its exports to Japan and other countries.
