Hafeez Centre fire: Govt to support traders for their loss

The Government will support traders for the losses that occurred as a result of the fire that erupted at Hafeez Centre in Lahore early Sunday.

Hafeez Centre, one of the biggest computers and cellphone markets of Pakistan, caught fire early Sunday resulting in damages worth millions of Rupees as electronic products burnt to ash.

The fire erupted at the second floor of the plaza due to a short circuit according to rescue workers and made its way up to the fourth floor destroying everything inside.

The fire has been brought under control according to the Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas who visited the site and talked to the Fire Chief.

The provincial minister also confirmed that the government will provide every possible support the losses occurred from the tragic Hafeez Center Fire.

At Hafeez Center Lahore right now. Just spoke to Fire Chief, he assured that the fire is under control. Also spoke with the President and assured him of complete government support for the losses that have occurred. All the effected are in my prayers. pic.twitter.com/e19yw0Hv8o
— Murad Raas (@MuradRaasMR) October 18, 2020