Indian Seafarer Stranded at Karachi Port; India Seeks Consular Assistance from Pakistan

An Indian seafarer has become stranded at Karachi port following a commercial dispute involving his shipping company and the crew. The incident has prompted the Indian Ministry of External Affairs to lodge a formal consular request with Pakistani authorities, seeking assistance in securing the sailor’s safe return. External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified that the matter is a commercial issue between the company and its employees, and that India is pursuing diplomatic channels to resolve it. No details have been released about the identity of the seafarer or the specific company involved. The situation remains under diplomatic review as both sides work toward a resolution.