ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed Pakistan’s mission in the UAE to support the families of the three Pakistanis who died during a fire in a residential building in Dubai on Saturday afternoon.
Three Pakistanis were said to be among the 16 people killed and nine wounded in a massive fire in a five-storey residential building in the densely populated place of Deira Dubai on Saturday afternoon.
The prime minister extended condolences to the bereaved families over the tragedy.
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
The fire broke out in the apartment building off Al Khaleej Street in Al Ras, where the old Deira market is located.
