Pakistan observed ‘Day of Mourning’ today for victims of Greek shipwreck

A day of mourning was observed in the country today over tragic deaths of Pakistani migrants in the ship sinking incident near coast of Greece on Wednesday.

Observing the day of mourning was announced by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif yesterday.

The national flag kept hoisting at half-mast today and special prayers were offered for the deceased.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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