PM offers condolences to ruler of Dubai

DUBAI: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif extended on Sunday his condolence to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, on the death of his son Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The prime minister accompanied by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi and Special Envoy to PM for Overseas Investment Javed Malik arrived at the Za’abeel Palace in the evening.

A number of key figures of the ruling family, including Sheikh Saif al Nahyan, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammad Al Maktoum were present during the meeting.

Mr Sharif’s brief visit was an expression of solidarity and deep love of the leadership and people of Pakistan.

Published in Dawn, September 21st , 2015

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Comments (16) Closed

Karim US

Sep 21, 2015 06:59am

Why is the PM wearing a suit instead of Pakistan national attire when coming to offer condolences to the Ruler of Dubai?

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Zakeem

Sep 21, 2015 07:18am

Its good that the PM condoled. But why did he not do the same after the Makkah crane incident? He should have gone there too.

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Naveed

Sep 21, 2015 07:25am

Good gesture

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Mkhan

Sep 21, 2015 08:30am

@Karim US Exactly!! Looks like he's attending a business meeting.

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Freeman

Sep 21, 2015 09:16am

"...solidarity and deep love of the --- people of Pakistan" Please exclude me. I don't love these inhuman tyrants.

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Muhammad Ayub khan

Sep 21, 2015 09:42am

The God Knows Better the Feelings of our inner hearts and out actions . we should not pass on our criticize comments. we must share our feelings of sorrowfulness in this occasion . The PM has offered his prayers and condolences to the ruler of Dubai by his deepest heart. we must appreciate it being a Pakistani.

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Riaz

Sep 21, 2015 10:42am

Cant they be conveyed over phone? Are any rulers of the middle east coming to pakistan for any condolences?

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Afzal.H

Sep 21, 2015 10:49am

It should be mandatory that Government Office bearers and Ambassadors when they represent the State should wear Pakistani national dress. I have observed in the past that in some countries when the newly appointed Ambassadors present their credentials to the head of State of that country usually there Ambassadors from a couple or more countries. You can see clearly the others are dressed in their natinal dress except Pakistani Ambassador who will be dressed in a western suit. Thoughtfull moment.

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Abdul Malik

Sep 21, 2015 11:02am

@Freeman Yes, absolutely

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Mumtaz

Sep 21, 2015 11:32am

Good Gesture!!! but no coverage by emirates Media...thts the value of our hypocrites in international community.

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AMIR BANGASH

Sep 21, 2015 11:52am

Good gesture by PM and the people of Pakistan equally share this moment of grief with the family.