Sept 28 , 2015
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40 Pakistanis among 1100 martyred in Mina stampede
APPISLAMABAD - The number of Pakistani pilgrims, martyred during stampede at Mina, Saudi Arabia, on Monday rose to 40 and 35 others injured in the incident.
Talking to PTV News, Pakistani ambassador Manzoorul Haq said death toll of Pakistani Hajj pilgrims in Mina stampede rose to 40 and the Pakistani pilgrims who embraced martyrdom, have been identified. Now only 68 Pakistani are missing, he said adding, all out efforts were being made to find them. He said, all the Pakistani pilgrims would be found.
Meanwhile, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary has been made focal person in Prime Minister office on Mina incident. Fazal said atleast 1100 Haj pilgrims martyred in Mina stempade. The focal person can be contacted on 0300-8504949. Information about deceased or injured Pakistani pilgrims can also be taken from the toll free number in Saudi Arabia, 0800-11 666 22, landline number in Pakistan for callers from Saudi Arabia 92-42-35880054.
The callers can also contact on 966-12-5277537 to get information direct from Mina, a news channel reported.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk