SHARJAH: Three Pakistani nationals were injured after debris from an intercepted projectile fell at Khor Fakkan Port, prompting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to express concern and urge restraint.
According to the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, the debris triggered a fire at the port on Sunday after UAE air defence systems intercepted the projectile. Emergency crews brought the blaze under control, while cooling operations continued.
Three Pakistani nationals sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate, while one Nepalese national was seriously injured and taken to the hospital, the statement added. Authorities urged the public to rely on official sources and avoid spreading rumours.
PM Shehbaz, in a post on social media platform X, said he was “deeply concerned” over the incident and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured. “We remain in close contact with UAE authorities to ensure all necessary support is extended to our citizens,” he 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,” the prime minister added.
The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi also expressed concern and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Khor Fakkan Port, located on the Gulf of Oman, handles between 10 and 30 vessels daily and allows shipping access without passing through the Strait of Hormuz, making it a key logistics hub in the region.
