Memon confirmed the death toll and said it took three hours for the fire to be brought under control.
International and domestic cricket players were among those injured in the blaze. The team, which was staying at the fourth floor of the hotel, woke up to the fire, said Nadeem Khan, head of the UBL Sports Department.
He said bowler Yasim Murtaza’s ankle was fractured as he jumped from the second floor to save his life and the player is now recovering at a hospital. Karamat Ali was also injured.
International cricketer Sohaib Maqsood was also staying at the hotel but remained safe in the fire, said Nadeem.
Building fires in Pakistan are often caused by faulty wiring or electrical short-circuits.
(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:oneindia.com)
