ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives due to the earthquake in Afghanistan.
In a statement, the Prime Minister said Pakistan stands with Afghan brothers and sisters in this difficult time. The Prime Minister said that Pakistan will provide all possible assistance to the people of Afghanistan. Shehbaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to assist the affected people in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the government and people of Pakistan extended deepest condolences and sympathies over the loss of precious lives and damage to property due to earthquake in Afghanistan.
According to the spokesperson of Foreign Office Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, the people of Pakistan stand in strong solidarity with their Afghan brethren in this difficult time. The spokesperson said we have no doubt that the brotherly Afghan people will overcome the effects of this natural calamity with their characteristic resilience. He said Pakistani authorities and institutions are working to extend required assistance to Afghanistan in coordination with their relevant institutions.