PM expresses grief over Pakistanis’ death in Dubai fire incident

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday expressed grief and sorrow over the death of three Pakistanis in a residential building fire in Dubai.

Turning to Twitter he extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families over the tragedy.

He directed Pakistan's Mission in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to extend support to the affected families.

I am very sad to learn about the death of three Pakistanis in a residential building fire in Dubai. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families over the tragedy. Have directed Pakistan's Mission in the UAE to extend support to the affected families.

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 17, 2023

Earlier in an unfortunate incident, 15 people including three Pakistanis were killed while nine people sustained the injuries as fire erupted in a residential building.

According to Dubai Police, fire broke out in a residential building in Al Ras, a densely populated area of Dera Dubai.

Initial investigation stated that there was no proper system of fire prevention and safety routes in the building. However, police is investigating to ascertain the cause of the fire.

The authorities have sealed the flats and commercial outlets in the building, and they have been advised the residents to stay elsewhere until further notice.