Pakistani killed in Abu Dhabi as Iran missiles hit UAE, officials confirm
“Diplomatic officials say a Pakistani national died in Abu Dhabi after being struck by missile fragments during Iranian attacks on the UAE.”
Key points
- Diplomatic officials say a Pakistani national died in Abu Dhabi after being struck by missile fragments during Iranian attacks on the UAE.
- Pakistan’s mission has urged citizens in the UAE to remain calm and rely only on verified, official information.
A Pakistani citizen has been killed in Abu Dhabi after Iranian missile attacks targeted the United Arab Emirates, diplomatic officials confirmed on Saturday.
Officials told Geo News that the victim died after being hit by missile fragments. They said Pakistani authorities are in contact with UAE officials regarding the incident.
The deceased person’s identity has not been made public so far.
The incident unfolded amid rapidly escalating regional hostilities following strikes on Iran by Israel and the United States. Iran responded with missile launches across the region, including towards Gulf states.
In a separate advisory issued in the wake of the developments, the Pakistani embassy in the UAE urged Pakistani nationals to remain calm and avoid speculation. The mission asked community members to rely on official and verified updates from UAE authorities and not to circulate unconfirmed reports from social media.
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