According to a statement issued by the foreign office here on Monday, details of the deceased are as follows:

Sr. No.     Name  Father’s Name     Resident of

1. Muhammad Farouq S/O Muhammad Khan Kohat
2. Omer Farouq S/O Muhammad Farouq Kohat
3. Khurram Farouq S/o Muhammad Farouq Kohat
4. Khayal Afzal S/o Muhammad Afzal,Orakzai Agency
5. Eid Nawaz Khan S/o Ghareeb Nawaz,FR Peshawar
6. Ali Haider S/o Lal Bahadur Bannu

According to initial reports, the fire started in a small room, where several flammable items were stored, including a generator, gas pipes, air conditioners and wood.

The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has been in constant contact with the survivors and relatives of the deceased, both in UAE and Pakistan.

The Embassy officials also visited the accident site to extend necessary facilitation including for issuance of Death Certificates and Emergency Travel Documents.

The Mission is also in touch with PIA officials for early repatriation of the human remains to Pakistan.