Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed grief and sorrow over the death of three Pakistanis in a residential building fire in Dubai.
In a tweet on Monday, he extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families over the tragedy.
The premier directed the Pakistan's Mission in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to facilitate the families of Pakistanis who died in a fire incident in Dubai.
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
Sixteen people, including three Pakistanis, lost their lives after a fire broke out in their apartment in Dubai.
According to Dubai police, the fire broke out at midday Saturday on the fourth floor of the building in the Al-Ras neighbourhood in the old part of the city.
