ISLAMABAD, Feb 19 (APP): Speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Thursday expressed profound sorrow and grief over the loss of precious lives in a gas cylinder explosion in a residential building in the Soldier Bazaar area of Karachi.
In a statement, the Speaker said he was deeply saddened by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the unfortunate incident.
“The loss of precious human lives has left me heartbroken,” he said.
Ayaz Sadiq extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families, saying that he shares their grief in this hour of sorrow.
He prayed for strength and patience for the affected families to bear the irreparable loss.
The Speaker also expressed his best wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured in the blast and directed the concerned authorities to ensure the provision of the best possible medical facilities to the wounded.
Praying for the departed souls, he said, “May Allah Almighty grant the deceased a high place in Jannat-ul-Firdous and bless the bereaved families with patience and fortitude.”