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ISLAMABAD: The Government and people of Pakistan have expressed deep sense of shock and grief over loss of lives and properties caused due to severe earthquake hit parts of Southern Türkiye earlier today.
Also read: Dozens killed, hundreds injured as powerful 7.8 earthquake jolts Türkiye
Taking to Twitter, PM Shehbaz Sharif said he was deeply saddened by the news of massive earthquake that struck southeastern region of Türkiye.
Deeply saddened by the news of a massive earthquake that struck southeastern region of Türkiye. I send my profound condolences & most sincere sympathies to my brother President @RTErdogan & brotherly people of Türkiye on the loss of precious lives & damage to infrastructure.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) February 6, 2023
Earlier in a statement, Foreign Office spokesperson said “the people of Pakistan stand in complete solidarity with our Turkish brethren in this hour of grief. We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for early recovery of those injured.”
The spokesperson further said “Pakistan stands ready to extend all possible support in the relief effort. We are confident that the resilient Turkish nation will overcome this natural calamity with characteristic grit and determination.”