KARACHI, October 4, 2026: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi has expressed grief over the return of the bodies of Pakistani nationals killed in Somalia and the injured citizens who were brought back to the country.

The governor said the entire nation shares the sorrow of the affected families. He also praised the efforts made to bring the deceased and injured Pakistanis home.

Four injured Pakistanis — Usman Ghani, Aqeel Khan, Amin bin Shams and Yasir Khan — returned to Karachi aboard Ethiopian Airlines flight ET-694. The same flight carried the remains of three Pakistanis who died during the recovery operation: Rafiullah Khan, Syed Kashif Umar and Mahmood Ahmed Ansari.

PM Monitored Repatriation Process

Governor Hashmi said Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had followed the Somalia incident personally from the outset. He said the prime minister continuously monitored arrangements for bringing the affected Pakistanis back to the country.

According to official reports, the prime minister directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other relevant institutions to maintain contact with the families and authorities involved in the repatriation process.

Hashmi said the relevant ministries, diplomatic officials and institutions worked continuously on the prime minister’s instructions. Their efforts helped facilitate the return of the deceased and injured Pakistanis.

Relief Package for Bereaved Families

The governor also highlighted the relief package announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the families of the deceased Pakistanis.

Each affected family will receive Rs12.5 million in financial assistance. The government has also announced free education and healthcare facilities for the children of the deceased.

In addition, the government will provide a house to each bereaved family. The prime minister has assured the families that they will not be left alone during this difficult period.

Government Pledges Support for Injured

Governor Hashmi said the government would continue supporting the affected families.

He added that the injured Pakistanis would receive the best possible medical treatment and every available form of assistance.

The governor expressed hope that the government’s measures would provide some relief to the families following the tragic incident. He also reiterated that the affected families would not be left without support during the difficult period.