Islamabad: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated its Crisis Management Unit in Islamabad to facilitate Pakistanis in Greece regarding the boat capsizing incident.
According to the Foreign Office, the Embassy of Pakistan in Athens is in contact with the Hellenic Coast Guard and with the Coast Guard of Chania, which are directly dealing with the search and rescue operation.
The Embassy officials have also reached Crete Island of Greece to meet with the rescued Pakistanis and provide them with any assistance required.
Pakistani nationals in Greece and their families are encouraged to contact the Crises Management Unit at the following telephone number in Islamabad: 051-9207887.
They can also contact at Email: cmu1@mofa.gov.pk
Families of the missing Pakistanis can also contact the Embassy of Pakistan to share details at the following number: +30-6943850188
Forty-seven Pakistanis are among those, who have been rescued following yesterday’s incidents of capsized boats in the south of Crete Island of Greece. One Pakistani is confirmed to be among the dead.
