Palestinian president grieves over Bahawalpur incident

Author: NNI

ISLAMABAD: Palestinian President Mahmood Abbas telephoned Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and expressed grief over the heavy loss of precious lives and injuries in the oil tanker fire incident that occurred in Bahawalpur on Thursday.

During the telephonic conversation, the prime minister said that “The Bahawalpur incident was a very tragic accident that had occurred on the eve of Eidul Fitr and the entire nation was struck with grief.”

He appraised that “The government has taken all possible measures to help the victims.” He thanked the Palestinian president for his concern and empathy.

Both leaders exchanged Eid greetings and the prime minister also expressed good wishes on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan for the government and people of Palestine.

The prime minister said that “Pakistan has always supported the just cause of Palestine’s freedom and will continue to provide moral and diplomatic support to the brotherly people of Palestine in their struggle.”

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