Eight Pakistani pilgrims killed in Makkah hotel fire

Riyadh: A devastating hotel fire in Makkah, Saudi Arabia has killed at least eight Pakistani pilgrims and six other injured, local media reported.

According to the Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman, a fire occurred in a hotel located on Ibrahim Khalil Road in Makkah on Saturday.

The spokesman said the Pakistani



consulate in Jeddah is in constant contact with the local authorities to help the victims and their families.

“We have reports of eight deaths and six Pakistanis got injured in the incident. Our mission in Jeddah is in contact with local authorities to provide relief to the victims and their families,” the spokesperson added.