Piracy Through the Pakistani Prism

Byline: Pervaiz Asghar The release of 16 Pakistani hostages in Somalia through military action by the Danish Navy brought joy to their families and well-wishers. The fate of four other Pakistani crew members, including the captain, of the ill-fated MV Suez, however hangs in the balance. The real life ordeal of their families, particularly after the two-week ultimatum given by the pirates, is finally being beamed into our homes and our lives. The families have been desperately reaching out to all ministries and departments which they feel are even remotely relevant, but see a ray of hope only in the untiring efforts of the Ansar Burney trust.