The tragedy comes just a day after a similar incident near Morocco killed at least 50 people, including several Pakistanis.

Over 40 Pakistanis are feared dead after a boat capsized near West Africa's coast. Departing from Mauritania, they aimed to reach Europe. Pakistani President Zardari calls for stronger anti-trafficking measures.

According to details, the FIA arrested the smugglers, Shahid Nadeem and Rana Muhammad Asif, who escaped the registered cases.

A boat carrying over 40 Pakistanis, who were attempting to reach Spain, capsized near Morocco. The Pakistani Foreign Office in a statement said that its embassy in Morocco is in touch with the local authorities.

More than 40 Pakistanis are feared drowned after a migrant boat capsized off West Africa, highlighting the dangers of human trafficking.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep grief over the death of Pakistani nationals in a boat accident during its journey from West Africa to Spain. In their separate condolence messages today, they commiserated with the bereaved families and prayed for higher status in heaven for the departed souls.

Says several Pakistani survivors are in a camp near port of Dakhla; NGO chief says 44 Pakistanis among those presumed to have drowned.

According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO), a boat carrying 80 passengers capsized, leaving over 40 Pakistanis among the deceased, a Survivors, including Pakistani nationals, were taken to a camp near Dakhla for assistance and shelter.

Pakistan on Thursday said that a boat carrying 80 migrants attempting to reach Spain capsized near Morocco, with over 40 Pakistanis reportedly among the dead.

A tragic capsizing off West Africa's coast led to the feared drowning of over 40 Pakistanis. Authorities emphasize tackling human trafficking, as families mourn the loss of loved ones. The incident highlights the perilous migration routes from Africa to Europe,