PM Shehbaz expresses grief over death of Pakistanis in Dubai fire

Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has expressed grief and sorrow over the deaths of three Pakistanis in a residential building fire in Dubai.

PM Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep condolences to the deceased families in a tweet on Monday.

He instructed Pakistan’s Mission in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to assist impacted 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

Dubai apartment block fire kills 16: reports

A fire in a residential building in Dubai killed 16 persons, three of them were Pakistani nationals.

The fire started around midday Saturday on the fourth story of the building in the Al-Ras area of the city’s old quarter.

According to preliminary investigations, the incident was caused by “a lack of compliance with building safety and security requirements,” according to a statement reported by UAE media.

Dubai, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, has a population of around 3.3 million, of whom almost 90 percent are foreigners.