Afghanistan, May 16 -- Ishaq Dar said 11 Pakistani and 20 Iranian nationals detained aboard vessels seized by the United States in international waters have been released and returned following diplomatic coordination.

The Pakistani foreign minister said Pakistan worked with regional governments, including Singapore, to facilitate the return of the crew members, adding that all released individuals were in good physical and mental condition.

According to Dar, the individuals were transferred from Singapore to Bangkok before separate flights were arranged to Islamabad and Tehran.

Dar thanked officials from Singapore, Iran, the United States and Thailand for assisting in the process and said the welfare of Pakistani citizens abroad remains...