GADANI: Heirs of victims of Gadani ship-breaking yard explosion are still waiting for the disbursement of financial aid despite the fact that eighteen days have passed since the tragic incident occurred.
Only breadwinner of the family of eight
living in hut at Goth Abdul Karim, 18-years-old Sanaullah, had aslo fallen prey
to deadly blaze that swept through Gadani ship-breaking yard but grief-stricken
family of Sanaullah has not been provided with any financial aid.
Among missing workers, two belonged to
Gadani’s Saleh Goth.
Being disappointed from traders of ship-yard,
residents of Goth Saleh have asked the government for financial aid at
earliest. According to the government, 22 workers lost their lives in this
incident.
Meanwhile, the Association of Builders and
Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) has urged
that instead of stopping work at Gadani Ship-Breaking Yards, proper safety
measures be ensured at these yards.
Source:
the nation. 19 November 2016
http://nation.com.pk/national/19-Nov-2016/grief-stricken-families-of-gadani-tragedy-s-victims-await-disbursement-of-financial-aid
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