Athens and ISLAMABAD - The number of Pakistani migrants who died in the tragic disaster last week increased as authorities found additional bodies and the likelihood of rescue dwindled.
Following the tragic occurrence, Greek police are still finding victims because the actual death toll is believed to be in the hundreds, making it one of the bloodiest of its sort in recent memory.
The majority of those who are missing are from the cities of Gujrat, Gujranwala, and Azad Kashmir. Numerous residents of Mandi Bahauddin and Sialkot are also listed among the missing.
International media reports that around 300 Pakistani citizens perished in the crammed trawler that sank off the coast of Greece, however the exact death toll is yet unknown. Greek officials have come under heavy fire for how the incident was handled amid the rescue efforts.
Recent political unrest and economic turmoil have caused many Pakistanis to flee their country, which is going through a very difficult moment. Unskilled workers and others from lower classes are travelling dangerous distances to reach Europe in pursuit of a better future, while highly educated individuals are using legal methods.
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