ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) confirmed on Sunday that 47 Pakistani nationals had been rescued from the site of the boat capsizing near Greece while another one was confirmed to be among the migrants who died in the mishap. In response to speculation regarding the casualties, MoFA clarified the situation but also indicated the possibility of additional casualties, as the rescue operation is still ongoing. “At this stage, we are unable to confirm the number of deceased or missing Pakistani nationals,” the ministry stated. According to the coastguard on Saturday, at least five migrants drowned after their wooden boat capsized off the southern Greek island of Gavdos, while witnesses reported that many others were still missing as search operations continued. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Pakistani Embassy in Athens has been in contact with both the Hellenic Coast Guard and the Coast Guard of Chania, who are directly managing the search and rescue operation. “Embassy officials have travelled to Crete to meet with the rescued Pakistanis and provide any necessary assistance,” the ministry said. The ministry also confirmed that its Crisis Management Unit (CMU) have been activated to assist Pakistanis in Greece. Pakistani nationals in Greece and their families are urged to contact the CMU via telephone at 051-9207887 or by email at cmu1@mofa.gov.pk. Families of the missing Pakistanis can reach the Embassy of Pakistan in Greece to provide details at +30-6943850188. The CMU will oversee the rescue operation and the identification of affected Pakistanis, ensuring that the families of the deceased are given access to their loved ones for identification. Following the Prime Minister’s directive, the Pakistani embassy has written to all relevant Greek authorities regarding the matter.Earlier, Reuters reported that 39 men — most of them from Pakistan — had been rescued by cargo vessels in the area. These individuals have been transferred to the island of Crete. The number of missing individuals has yet to be confirmed. Coastguard boats, merchant vessels, an Italian frigate, and naval aircraft have been searching the area since Greek authorities were alerted to the incident on Friday night.