A Pakistani citizen who was killed during Iran’s recent drone attack on Abu Dhabi has been identified, according to diplomatic sources. Officials confirmed that the deceased, Murid Zaman, son of Nazar Ali, was working in Abu Dhabi at the time of the attack. He belonged to Bannu in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence stated that three foreign nationals , a Pakistani, a Nepali, and a Bangladeshi citizen , were killed in the Iranian drone strikes, while 58 others were injured. Among the wounded is at least one Pakistani national receiving medical treatment.
According to Emirati authorities, Iran launched 165 ballistic missiles, of which 152 were intercepted, while 13 fell into the sea. Two cruise missiles were reportedly shot down mid-air. In addition, out of 541 drones launched, 506 were successfully intercepted.
The attack comes amid escalating regional tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. UAE authorities have heightened security measures, while Pakistan’s diplomatic missions remain in contact with the victim’s family and are monitoring the situation closely.
