Pakistan expresses deep sorrow over tragic hospital fire outbreak in Iraq

In a statement, foreign office said that the government and people of Pakistan are saddened over the tragic incident of fire that erupted in a hospital in Nasiriya, Iraq.

“We extend sincere condolences to the government and fraternal people of Iraq on the loss of precious lives and injuries caused to many. Pakistan stands with brotherly Iraq in this hour of grief,” the statement read adding,

“We offer our prayers for the departed souls and wish speedy recovery to those injured in the incident. We also wish that Allah Almighty grants forbearance to the bereaved families.”

The death toll from a fire that tore through a COVID ward at a hospital in southern Iraq has risen to 92. It is the second such disaster within three months.

Over 100 people were injured after the massive fire broke out in a Covid-19 isolation ward.

The fire broke out at the Al-Hussein hospital in the southern Iraqi city late Monday and was brought under control hours later by local civil defence forces.

An investigation showed the fire began when sparks from faulty wiring spread to an oxygen tank that then exploded, police and civil defence authorities said.

The fire also prompted furious calls on social media for the resignation of top officials.