KARACHI: Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad on Friday assured the families of Pakistanis abducted by the Somali pirates that he will assist in negotiating their release.
The families escorted by social activist Ansar Burney met the Governor at the Governor House in Karachi. Dr Ebad assured the families that all possible efforts will be initiated on humanitarian grounds.
Speaking to media after the meeting, Ansar Burney revealed that $1.6 million have been arranged for the ransom.
The pirates have demanded a ransom of $2.1 million for the abducted Pakistanis.
Captain Wasi's daughter Laila Wasi thanked the governor for his support.
Earlier, the pirates extended the deadline for the ransom to fifteen days from the previous two days. The shipping company, which employs the four Pakistanis, had offered $1 million, while an international NGO announced $500,000 for the release.
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