Four Pakistanis dead, three missing in New Zealand mosque attack: FO spokesman

ISLAMABAD: At least four Pakistanis were dead and three others missing in New Zealand mosque attack, Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal confirmed on Saturday, ARY News reported.

In a tweet, Mohammad Faisal has given names of the deceased which are as follows: Sohail Shahid, Syed Jahandad Ali, Syed Areeb Ahmed, Mahboob Haroon, Naeem Rashid and his son Talha Naeem. He said the other three missing Pakistanis were still being identified.

The FO spokesman also provided a website link, an email address and a WhatsApp number for visa facilitation of immediate family members of the victims of the terrorist attack in New Zealand.

“Immediate family members of victims of terrorist attack in New Zealand can apply for Visa at: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/visitor-visa

“Applicants may send application number and scanned copies of passports to Mr. Moin Fudda, Honorary CG of New Zealand for Pakistan: email: moin@fudda.org

“WhatsApp: +923428200200,” he tweeted.

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Dr Faisal relayed that Naeem Rashid and his son would be buried in Christchurch Arrangements. Muslim and Pakistani Association in the city had assisted in arrangements, he added.

The mission was working with families of other four victims for possible transport of dead bodies to Pakistan, he added

In another tweet, the spokesperson said Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi had directed all possible help and assistance be extended to the families of the deceased and missing Pakistanis in New Zealand terrorist incident.

Terrorism in #NewZealand: Mr. Sohail Shahid, Syed Jahandad Ali, Syed Areeb Ahmed, Mr. Mahboob Haroon, Mr. Naeem Rashid and his son Mr. Talha Naeem have been announced dead by #NewZealand authorities. Other 3 missing are still being identified. #ChristchurchMosqueShooting

— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@DrMFaisal) March 16, 2019

Immediate family members of victims of terrorist attack in New Zealand can apply for Visa at;
http:/ https://t.co/y4cT4uRYCC
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— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@DrMFaisal) March 16, 2019

applicants may send application number and scanned copies of passports to Mr. Moin Fudda, Honrary CG of New Zealand for Pakistan
email: moin@fudda.org
WhatsApp: +923428200200 2/2

— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@DrMFaisal) March 16, 2019

Mr. Naeem Rashid and his son will be buried in Christchurch Arrangemets for the burial are in place
Muslim& Pakistani Association in the city has assisted in arrangements.
Mission is working with families of other 4 victims for possible transport of dead bodies to #Pakistan

— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@ForeignOfficePk) March 16, 2019

FM Qureshi has directed all possible help and assistance be extended to the familes of the deceased and missing #Pakistanis, in #NewZealand terrorist incident. #pakistanagainstterrorism

— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@DrMFaisal) March 16, 2019

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