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Summary President and Prime Minister have congratulated Governor Sindh on release of 7 Pakistani hostages.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Wednesday telephoned Governor Sindh Ishrat-ul-Ebad and congratulated him on the release of seven Pakistani hostages of MV Albedo from Somali pirates.The Pakistani crew of MV Albedo, a Malaysian-flagged container ship, held hostage by Somali pirates have been reportedly released on Wednesday.During their telephonic talk with Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad, the President and Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of governor Sindh for rescuing the hostages.Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain also expressed his joy over the release of the hostages.The 23 crew members aboard MV Albedo, was hijacked by Somali pirates in November 2010.
