Shehbaz Sharif Condoles With Xi Jinping Over Deadly Shaanxi Residential Fire

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping over a fire in a residential building in China’s Shaanxi province.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s House, the Prime Minister conveyed the sympathy of the government and people of Pakistan to the Chinese president and the affected families, and offered condolences to the relatives of those who lost their lives.

Shehbaz Sharif said he was praying for the swift and full recovery of the injured. He said that at this time of grief, the sympathies of the people of Pakistan are with the people of China.

The Prime Minister added that Pakistan stands with the leadership and people of China in this hour of sorrow, and shares equally in the grief of the people and leadership of Shaanxi.

According to reports, a fire broke out on Sunday evening in a high-rise residential building in Shaanxi, killing 14 people and injuring 25. Nine of the injured are reported to be in critical condition.

President Arif Alvi also expressed regret over the incident and offered condolences to Chinese authorities and the victims.