Pakistan’s Foreign Office has published a list of 21 Pakistani nationals who survived a tragic boat accident off the coast of Morocco.

Boat carrying 80 people set off from Mauritania and capsized near Moroccan port of Dakhla, says Pakistani Foreign Ministry - Anadolu Ajansı

Pakistani authorities have identified 21 nationals among the survivors of a tragic boat accident off the coast of Morocco that resulted in the deaths of 50 migrants, including 44 Pakistanis. The boat,

Pakistan’s Foreign Office has released a list of 21 Pakistani nationals who survived a boat accident off the coast of Morocco. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, verified reports confirm that 21 Pakistanis were among those rescued in the maritime operation near the town of Dakhla.

Pakistan said that the boat, carrying 80 passengers including some Pakistanis, had set off from Mauritania on their way to the Canary Islands.

Their boat capsized off West Africa's Atlantic coastline, which has emerged as a primary point of departure for migrants aiming to reach Europe. View on euronews

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