On the migrant boat from hell

An artists’ illustration showing the arduous conditions faced by Pakistani migrants at sea. Spanish rights group Walking Borders reported nearly 9,800 victims on the Canaries route last year – which would make it the world’s deadliest migration route. — AP

IT was supposed to be the final leg of Amir Ali’s months-long journey to Europe.

But he was nowhere near his destination, with only death in sight.