Pervez Musharraf's family denies rumors of his demise, says he is hospitalized in UAE
Dubai: The family of former Pakistan President General (retd.) Pervez Musharraf on Friday dismissed the rumors of his death and stated that his health is deteriorating and he is hospitalized in UAE.
The former leader, who ruled the country from 2001 to 2008, is admitted to American Hospital in Dubai.
Earlier this evening, social media was flooded with rumors of Musharraf's passing.
"He is not on the ventilator. Has been hospitalized for the last 3 weeks due to a complication of his ailment (Amyloidosis)," they said in a tweet.
The former President is "going through a difficult stage where recovery is not possible and organs are malfunctioning", they added, requesting prayers for "ease in his daily living."
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JK: Fire breaks out in commercial building near Lal Chowk, 19 gas cylinders recovered
Srinagar (PTI): A fire broke out in a five-storey commercial building near the Lal Chowk city centre here on Saturday, but was doused before it could spread in the congested business hub, officials said.
They said firefighters recovered 19 gas cylinders during the operation and there were no casualties in the incident.
Assistant Director, Fire and Emergency Services, Aqib Mir, said, "The fire originated from the attic portion of the building, which houses the kitchen of a restaurant. The cause of the fire is being ascertained."
"The attic was severely damaged. There were no casualties," he said.
The firefighters managed to contain the damage by swiftly dousing the blaze using a hydraulic platform, Mir said.
During the firefighting operation, 19 gas cylinders were recovered from the spot, he said.
"We have informed the concerned police station," he added.
Mir appealed to people not to store combustible substances at home or commercial places.
