Another tragedy at sea: Four Pakistanis die in Libyan boat wreck
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Another tragic migrant boat accident occurred off the coast of Libya, claiming the lives of 11 people, including four Pakistani nationals, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported on Tuesday.
According to initial details, a migrant boat capsized near the Libyan shore, resulting in the deaths of several onboard.
The deceased include five Egyptian nationals, while two bodies remain unidentified so far.
Among the four Pakistani victims, three were residents of Mandi Bahauddin, and one hailed from Gujranwala.
The identified victims are Sameer Ali, son of Raja Abdul Qadeer; Syed Ali Hussain, son of Shafqatul Hussain; and Asif Ali, son of Nazar Muhammad, all from Mandi Bahauddin.
The fourth Pakistani, Zahid Mahmood, son of Liaqat Ali, was from Gujranwala.
A rescue operation is still underway at the site of the boat wreck, as authorities continue to recover bodies and search for any possible survivors.
Reporter: Mian Mazhar