Somali pirates: Ransom not collected yet
Shipping company announced $1 million, Indian welfare organisation offered $0.5 million, $0.5 million still required.
The Somali pirates have held four Pakistanis hostage, namely Mohammad Muzammil, Ali Rahman, Syed Alam and Captain Wasi for the last nine months.
The pirates have demanded $2 million from the families.
The shipping company announced to give $1 million, while an Indian welfare organisation offered $0.5 million.
However, $0.5 million are still required. "We are certain that the people of Pakistan will support us," said the families.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 23rd, 2011.
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