PM expresses grief over death of six minors in Lahore blaze; seeks report

17 May, 2015

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Sunday expressed grief and sorrow over the death of six siblings of a family in Shadbagh, Lahore short circuit incident.

Seeking a report over the incident, he directed that action would be taken against those responsible for malfunctioning and delayed arrival of water bowsers on the venue.

He asked the concerned authorities to upgrade the fire- fighting equipment and mechanism so that such like unfortunate incidents could be avoided in future.

He extended condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that may Allah almighty bless the departed souls with eternal bliss and give courage to the family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2015

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