More than 500 people are presumed to have drowned after the vessel carrying people from Syria, Egypt, the Palestinian territories and Pakistan sank.
There was no official information on how many Pakistanis were onboard the vessel or how many died.
He added that"law enforcement agencies have been tasked to tighten the noose around the individuals involved in the heinous act of human smuggling". "I assure the nation that those found negligent towards their duty will be held to account. Responsibility will be fixed after the inquiry and heads will roll."
"When we bury him here, his mother, sisters and others can go to his grave and offer prayers. We will be patient."
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