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Good news, congratulations to the family members of those released.
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in the news, its stated, that it was a joined effort by Pakistani and Malaysian government who got these guys released!
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No government of Pakistan has paid half of the amount being demanded by the pirates, hence the Pakistanis released. Malaysia needs to pay the remaining half for getting the remaining people out but they haven't done anything about it yet.
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yeah its a good news indeed....
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No government of Pakistan has paid half of the amount being demanded by the pirates, hence the Pakistanis released. Malaysia needs to pay the remaining half for getting the remaining people out but they haven't done anything about it yet.
thanks for the correction.
Re: MV Albedo
“We were barely alive there. Our country demonstrated the most effort to get us released,” said another returning sailor.
As they landed in Karachi after having travelled from Nigeria via Dubai, where they had been shifted after being released, some thanked the Almighty by prostrating on solid Pakistani ground.
“Its like we have gotten out of a flood and on to land,” one sailor described the feeling of returning to safety of the motherland.
The sailors were then taken to the Governor House Karachi where there was a reception was held in their honour, before they returned to their individual families.
Returning home for the first time after being his 22 month ordeal in a Somali pirate holding camp ended, Chief Officer Mujtaba radiated the joy he felt. “I cannot express in words the joy I feel at seeing my children again” he beamed, as he held his loved ones close to his bosom.
Mujtaba’s young daughter, who clung tightly to her fathers leg, urged him to not take a job on a ship again. “Don’t go on a ship,” a smiling HIra pleaded.
Sindh Governor Ishratul Ibad said that they could not imagine the ordeal suffered by the men nor their families.
“When we got involved in the process we chanced a glimpse of that pain,” he said adding that due to the relation of humanity, they continued to press on with the mission of recovering the hostages.
“All stakeholders will have to work to resolve this,” the Governor said of action against the pirates.
Ordeal ends: MV Albedo hostages return home after 22 month captivity – The Express Tribune