Pirates reportedly seized an oil tanker near Somalia carrying 11 Pakistani crew members, prompting urgent response efforts from Islamabad. According to shipping sources, the vessel, identified as Honour 25, came under pirate attack on April 21, after which it was taken over. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs confirmed the incident, saying that immediate steps have been initiated to ensure the safe recovery of the crew.

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