PM Shehbaz ‘deeply concerned’ as drone debris injures three Pakistanis in UAE

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday prayed for the swift recovery of the civilians, including three Pakistani nationals, who were injured by the falling debris from an intercepted projectile at the Khor Fakkan Port of the United Arab Emirates.

“Deeply concerned at the incident at Khor Fakkan port in the UAE, where an intercepted projectile caused injuries to civilians, including Pakistani nationals,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline.

He said that the government was in close contact with the UAE authorities to ensure that all necessary support was extended to the Pakistani citizens.

“Pakistan stands in solidarity with the brotherly people of the UAE and reiterates the urgent need for restraint and de-escalation in the region,” PM Shehbaz remarked.

According to the UAE authorities, four people were injured in the incident, including a Nepalese national who was seriously injured, and three Pakistani nationals with minor to moderate injuries, on April 5 when the forces engaged nine ballistic missiles, one cruise missile, and 50 drones from Iran.

Since the beginning of the conflict in the region, the attacks have resulted in the killing of two members of the armed forces and 10 civilians of various nationalities, including Pakistani, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, Palestinian, Indian, and Egyptian. Besides, around 217 people sustained injuries in the attacks.

In total, four Pakistani nationals have lost their lives in the United Arab Emirates – three in Abu Dhabi and one in Dubai – due to the debris of the intercepted projectiles in different localities.