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Rs26m each given to families of Pakistanis killed by Somali pirates

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Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi distributed cheques of Rs26 million each to the families of three Pakistanis who were killed by Somali pirates while they were captives on the hijacked oil tanker MT Honour 25. This financial aid was directed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who had previously announced additional support including free housing and education for the deceased's children. The governor also presented cheques for Rs12.5 million and plots worth Rs13.5 million to each family as part of this assistance package.

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On Thursday, Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi distributed cheques of Rs26 million each to the families of three Pakistanis killed by Somali pirates. The deceased were Mahmood Ahmed Ansari, Syed Kashif Umar, and Rafiullah Khan, who were kidnapped while working on the hijacked oil tanker MT Honour 25. According to a statement from the Governor House, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered this financial assistance as part of his support for the affected families. The governor also presented cheques totaling Rs12.5 million and additional funds for purchasing land plots for each family's future housing needs. This gesture follows PM Shehbaz's recent announcement to provide free housing and education for the children of those who lost their lives in pirate attacks, reflecting the government’s commitment to assisting victims' families during challenging times.

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The financial assistance cheques were presented to the families of Mahmood Ahmed Ansari, Syed Kashif Umar and Rafiullah Khan on the special directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, said a Governor House statement.

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Rs26m each given to families of Pakistanis killed by Somali pirates · assertive framing

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Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi on Thursday distributed cheques for Rs26 million each among the families of three Pakistanis who were martyred while in the captivity of Somali pirates on hijacked oil tanker MT Honour 25. asserted

who → distribute → tanker

statement → present → Sharif

It said the bereaved families thanked the prime minister, saying that the government had stood by them and provided support during this difficult time. asserted

government → say → time

Last week, PM Shehbaz announced financial support for the families of the deceased, including free housing and free education for their children. asserted

Shehbaz → announce → children

A Governor House spokesperson said the prime minister had announced Rs12.5m in financial assistance and a plot for each family. asserted

minister → say → family

“Cheques for Rs12.5m and Rs13.5m for plot purchase have been presented to each family,” he added. asserted

he → present → family