PM grieved over life loss in Egypt church fire

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in a tragic fire incident at Abu Sefein Church in Giza, Egypt.  

On his official Twitter handle, the premier— on behalf of the people of Pakistan — extended his sincere condolences to the Egyptian President and the families of the deceased. 

He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident. 

Deeply grieved by the loss of precious lives in a tragic fire incident in Abu Sefein Church in Giza, Egypt. On behalf of the people of Pakistan, I extend my most sincere condolences to @AlSisiOfficial & families of the deceased and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) August 15, 2022

An electrical fire swept through an Egyptian Coptic Christian church during Mass on Sunday, causing a stampede and killing at least 41 people, most of them children and many suffering from smoke inhalation.