Islamabad promised help as the death toll is anticipated to rise as news from isolated regions of southeast Turkey trickles in. Images that are circulating on the internet depict buildings that are in ruins and bodies that are lying on the ground.
The Turkish government and people received condolences from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the enormous loss in his message. He recalled Ankara’s support for Pakistan in every adversity and said that Islamabad stands in solidarity with its Turkish brothers and sisters in this hour of loss. According to Sharif, his administration will do everything necessary to aid Turkiye.
In response to an increase in climate change-related natural disasters, the premier once again urged worldwide cooperation in order to ensure humanity’s existence. He maintained that these calamities are not confined to any one country.
PM also prayed for the departed’s eternal peace and the injured’s quick recovery.
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
President Dr. Arif Alvi also expressed his profound sorrow over the recent natural disaster’s loss of priceless lives. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish nation, and the families of the dead all received his condolences.
Alvi further expressed his sympathies to the Syrian people for the loss of priceless lives, as hundreds are still buried beneath the rubble and rescue efforts are still ongoing.
