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Suleman Dawood was ‘terrified’ about submarine trip, says aunt

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Nineteen-year-old Suleman Dawood, one of the persons aboard the Titan submarine that was lost during an expedition to the Titanic shipwreck, had expressed “concerns” about the trip, his aunt said. 

Azmeh Dawood, the older sister of Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood, revealed in an interview on Thursday that her nephew, Suleman, had voiced his hesitations and feelings of “terror” regarding the trip.

Despite his reservations, the young man eventually boarded OceanGate’s 22-foot submersible. He wanted to please his father — who was deeply fascinated with Titanic’s history — and the excursion coincided with Father’s Day weekend, Azmeh shared.

Speaking from her home in Amsterdam, Azmeh expressed her devastation upon learning that all five passengers aboard the Titan were presumed dead, as confirmed by OceanGate. The US Coast Guard reported that the debris found in the search area indicated a “catastrophic implosion”.

The past four days have been filled with agony for Azmeh as she anxiously followed the news coverage of the Titan search, desperately seeking updates on the well-being of her brother and nephew while fearing the worst possible outcome.

She shared her disbelief and described the experience as “unreal,” and said that the emotional toll has been overwhelming for her. 

“I feel like I’ve been caught in a really bad film, with a countdown, but you didn’t know what you’re counting down to.

“I personally have found it kind of difficult to breathe thinking of them,” she said.

Azmeh and Shahzada belong to one of Pakistan’s prominent corporate families, known for their business empire, Dawood Hercules Corp., with investments in various industries.

Shahzada served as the vice chairman of the Engro Corporation in Karachi and was an advisor to Prince’s Trust International, a charitable organization established by King Charles III.

Although Azmeh had lost touch with Shahzada in recent years due to differences over her use of medicinal cannabis to alleviate symptoms of primary progressive multiple sclerosis, she maintained a close bond with Suleman, whom she described as kind-hearted. 

The tragic turn of events has deeply affected Azmeh, leaving her devastated and mourning the loss of her beloved nephew.

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FO admits that a boat capsized in Greece, killing four Pakistanis.

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The deaths of four Pakistanis in a boat capsizing event close to the southern Greek island of Goudos have been verified by the Foreign Office.

The incident happened on Sunday and at least five illegal immigrants drowned as a result. According to Greek Coast Guards, 39 people were rescued after the wooden boat overturned, but 40 more are still unaccounted for.

According to a Foreign Office spokeswoman, the four Pakistani nationals were among those killed in the catastrophe. In order to help the remaining Pakistanis and repatriate the corpses of the deceased, the Pakistani Embassy in Athens has been in close communication with Greek authorities, she said.

Additional information was given by Aamir Aftab Qureshi, Pakistan’s ambassador to Greece, during a press conference. According to him, there were 80 Pakistanis on board the doomed boat, and efforts are still being made to find the people who are still missing.

He added that the overcrowding on the boat was a factor in the capsizing. There are worries over the safety of the missing people because a sizable portion of them are children. He stated that five boats carrying Pakistani nationals were traveling illegally from Libya.

The public was also informed by Ambassador Qureshi that the government will pay for the return flight of the accident victims’ bodies.

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Every office will have a biometric system installed by Lesco.

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system in each office.

Details show that the LESCO had ordered the installation of biometric systems in all offices, including the divisions and the circle.

The installation of the biometric system at the headquarters resulted in an increase in attendance, as the LESCO CEO had stated.

The CEO of LESCO claimed that the biometric system has resolved the issues related to the fictitious overtime and off-days.

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Around 450 Pakistanis have successfully crossed into Lebanon from Syria, according to a briefing from the Foreign Office.

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Approximately 450 Pakistanis, including 250 Zaireen, have successfully crossed into Lebanon from Syria, according to the spokesperson for the Foreign Office, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch.

During her weekly briefing at the foreign office in Islamabad, she stated that Pakistan is pleased with the resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly on the Gaza Strip, which calls for an immediate ceasefire.

In addition, she expressed her satisfaction with the elimination of limits placed on UNRWA’s ability to carry out relief activities in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

It was stated by her that Pakistan is demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities in Palestine, an end to the genocide that is taking place in Gaza, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, unrestricted access to humanitarian aid for those who are in urgent need, full support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and its mandated humanitarian activities, and medical assistance for those who are in urgent need.

Moreover, she stated that Pakistan emphasises the need for the international community to hold Israel accountable for the war crimes and crimes against humanity that it has committed in occupied lands.

The Israeli aggression against Syria, the illegitimate acquisition of Syrian territory, and the massive devastation of Syrian infrastructure as well as civilian and military sites are all topics that Pakistan is extremely worried about, according to the spokesperson for Pakistan.

According to her, this attack on Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is a serious violation of international law to the highest degree. By expressing our support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, we are also expressing our opposition to the Israeli government’s attempt to acquire territory through coercion.

The resolution 497 of the United Nations Security Council, which declares the annexation of the Golan Heights by Israel to be null and illegal and to have no international legal impact, was reaffirmed by her organisation.

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