Published on, Sept. 28 -- September 28, 2025 4:24 PM

The Foreign Office has confirmed that all 24 Pakistani crew members aboard a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker attacked by an Israeli drone in Yemen are safe. The incident occurred on September 17 at Ras Issa port, an area under the control of Houthi rebels, when the tanker came under fire. A total of 27 people were on board, including 24 Pakistanis, two Sri Lankans and one Nepali, with the ship's captain also being Pakistani.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi explained that the drone strike triggered an LPG tank explosion, sparking a dangerous fire on the vessel. However, the crew managed to contain the flames before Houthi boats intercepted the ship. Following the attack, the crew w...