Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep concern over the attack at Khor Fakkan Port in UAE, where an intercepted projectile caused injuries to civilians including Pakistani nationals. In a post uploaded on X handle Monday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif prayed for the swift recovery of the injured.

PM Shehbaz said they remain in close contact with the UAE authorities to ensure all necessary support is extended to our injured citizens. The Prime Minister said Pakistan stands in solidarity with the brotherly people of the UAE and reiterates the urgent need for restraint and de-escalation in the region.

Several people including Pakistanis were reported injured by falling shrapnel in the Khor Fakkan Port area in the Emirate of Sharjah, after air defences intercepted missile and drone attacks. The Sharjah Government Media Office stated that the incident at the strategic port resulted in severe injuries to a Nepalese national, who was evacuated to a hospital for treatment.

Three Pakistani nationals sustained varying degrees of injuries from the debris following what the statement described as a “capable interception” by air defence systems, according to the UAE news agency (WAM). The statement added that firefighting and rescue teams successfully contained a fire that broke out at the site. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)