A third Pakistani national was killed in the UAE by falling debris, the Abu Dhabi Media Office confirmed on Tuesday after the Gulf country intercepted a ballistic missile in Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a statement that authorities responded to an incident involving falling debris in Abu Dhabi’s Baniyas area. The debris fell after a ballistic missile was intercepted by the UAE’s air defense systems, the statement said. “The incident resulted in the death of a Pakistani national,” the Abu Dhabi Media Office said. “The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information.” While the Abu Dhabi Media Office did not confirm where the missile came from, Iran has fired a barrage of missiles and carried out drone attacks against US interests in the UAE and other Gulf countries since the US and Israel attacked Iran last month. Meanwhile, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has said that from February 28 until last night, a total of 5,615 Pakistani citizens returned from Iran via Gwadar and Chagai routes. In a message posted on social media platform X, he added that 431 other foreign nationals, including 2,117 Iranian drivers, also crossed into Pakistan during this period. Sarfraz Bugti further said that district administrations provided excellent care to passengers arriving in Gwadar and Chagai, assisting them in reaching their destinations smoothly. He emphasized that the Balochistan government is fully vigilant at border crossing points to ensure passengers’ convenience, safety, and comfort.
Missile debris kills 3rd Pakistani in UAE amid Iran war
Published on: March 18, 2026 11:48 AM