MT Honour 25 Pakistani Crew Somali Pirates — Families of Pakistani sailors await news as government works to secure the release of crew held by Somali pirates aboard MT Honour 25.

FO: MT Honour 25 Pakistani Crew Release a Top Priority

Pakistan Pushes for MT Honour 25 Pakistani Crew Release After 50 Days in Captivity

By Desk Assistant On Jun 11, 2026

Pakistan – (Web Desk) – Pakistan is pressing hard for the MT Honour 25 Pakistani crew release, as 10 sailors remain held by Somali pirates for nearly 50 days with no end in sight.

The MT Honour 25, a Palau-flagged oil tanker, was seized on April 21 near Somalia’s Puntland region. The ship was carrying 17 crew members from several countries, including Pakistan, Indonesia, India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.

Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the government deeply regrets that despite sincere efforts, the sailors remain in captivity. He confirmed Pakistan is engaged with Somali authorities, the shipowner, and tribal leaders in the Puntland region.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar recently spoke with Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdul Salam Ali. Dar expressed Pakistan’s serious concern and called for the crew’s immediate release and safe return home. Both ministers agreed to stay in close contact until the matter is resolved.

Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch also summoned Somalia’s ambassador in Islamabad for a meeting. Additionally, the Pakistani embassy in Djibouti, which covers Mogadishu, has sent teams to the Somali capital to push for a solution.

The situation is complicated because the hostages are held in Puntland, a semi-autonomous region with complex tribal dynamics. The pirates and the shipowner belong to different tribes, making negotiations difficult.

An important inter-ministerial meeting is scheduled at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs next week. The Foreign Office urges patience while assuring the families that this remains a top government priority.