Pakistan, June 12 -- Pakistan on Thursday voiced deep concern over the continued captivity of Pakistani nationals aboard the hijacked cargo vessel MT Honour 25, while also strongly rejecting recent Indian statements on Kashmir, water resources, and strategic capabilities during the weekly Foreign Office briefing.

Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi confirmed that Pakistani crew members have remained in the custody of Somali pirates for over 50 days despite sustained diplomatic engagement with Somali authorities and the shipowner. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar recently spoke with Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali to press for the safe release and repatriation of the hostages. Andrabi said Dar un...