21 Pakistani Nationals Survive Tragic Boat Incident off Morocco’s Coast
“Through our diplomatic mission in Rabat, immediate assistance has been mobilised for the affected nationals,” Pakistan's Foreign Office

Twenty-one Pakistani nationals have been confirmed as survivors of a recent boat tragedy off the coast of Morocco, according to statements from Pakistan’s Foreign Office.
The incident involved a migrant vessel that capsized while attempting to reach Spain, carrying a total of 86 passengers, including 66 Pakistanis.
Moroccan authorities reported that 36 individuals were rescued from the waters near Dakhla, Morocco, following the boat’s departure from Mauritania on January 2, 2025.
“Based on verified information, 21 Pakistani nationals have been identified among the survivors of a maritime incident near Dakhla, Morocco,” the foreign office said in a statement issued on Sunday.
“Through our diplomatic mission in Rabat, immediate assistance has been mobilised for the affected nationals,” the statement added.
The Foreign Office has mobilized immediate assistance for the survivors, including essential provisions such as food, water, medicine, and clothing, facilitated through the Pakistani embassy in Rabat. Local authorities in Dakhla also provide shelter and medical care to those affected.
According to the ministry, the survivors have been identified based on verified information.
The survivors have been identified as Muddassir Hussain, Waseem Khalid, Muhammad Khaliq, Abdul Ghaffar, Gul Shameer, Tanveer Ahmed, Syed Muhammad Abbas Kazmi, Ghulam Mustafa, Syed Badar Mohy ud din, Imran Iqbal, Shoaib Zafar, Ali Hassan, Syed Mehtab Ul Hassan, Uzair Basharat, Mohammad Asif, Mujahid Ali, Amir Ali, Mohammad Umar Farooqie, Bilawal Iqbal, Arsalan and Irfan Ahmad.
“[The] government remains in close coordination with relevant authorities in Morocco to ensure comprehensive support for our affected citizens and finalise repatriation procedures.
“We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of overseas Pakistanis and will continue to monitor the situation closely,” the statement added.