ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has confirmed that former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed, who was detained during the Gaza-bound Sumud Flotilla mission, has been released from Israeli custody.
Mushtaq Ahmed was apprehended by Israeli naval forces in the red zone while attempting to break the Gaza blockade.
According to Ishaq Dar, the former senator is now at the Pakistani Embassy in Jordan, where he is safe, healthy, and in good spirits.
“I am pleased to confirm that former Senator Mushtaq has been released and is now safely with Pakistan Embassy in Amman. He is in good health and high spirits.
The Embassy stands ready to facilitate his return to Pakistan, in accordance with his wishes and convenience.
I am pleased to confirm that former Senator Mushtaq has been released and is now safely with Pakistan Embassy in Amman. He is in good health and high spirits. The Embassy stands ready to facilitate his return to Pakistan, in accordance with his wishes and convenience.
Am pleased… pic.twitter.com/IbZQKvzWyb— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) October 7, 2025
Am pleased to extend our gratitude to all our friendly countries who actively engaged and assisted in this behalf to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan,” Dar said in a post on X.
Earlier, Pir Mazhar Saeed Shah, another participant of the Gaza Sumud Flotilla, had safely returned to Pakistan. He arrived in Islamabad from Doha and was warmly received at the airport.
It may be noted that Israel has so far released 137 activists from the Sumud Flotilla, including 36 Turkish nationals.