Seven Pakistani crew members of MV Albedo welcomed in Karachi

The seven Pakistani ALBEDO crew members, who were released by Somali pirates following a $1.1 million payment, have received a huge welcome at the Qauid-e-Azam Airport Karachi. Families and government officials gathered to welcome the crews’ members who were released after being held hostage for one and half year. The released Pakistanis, who were part of the 22 crew onboard the Malaysian-flagged vessel, had been in the custody of Somali pirates, since November 26, 2010 and were released on Wednesday.