Pakistan offers assistance as powerful earthquake kills dozens in Turkey, Syria

• Pakistan offered all possible assistance in the relief effort.
• An earthquake of magnitude 7.9 struck central Turkey and northwest Syria.
• Foreign Office expressed its condolences for the deaths caused by the earthquake in a statement.

As a strong earthquake of magnitude 7.9 struck central Turkey and northwest Syria, Pakistan offered all possible assistance in the relief effort.

A catastrophic earthquake struck Turkey earlier today, and it was felt in Cyprus, Lebanon, and Syria. Several buildings have collapsed, and a search for survivors beneath the wreckage is underway.

Pakistan expressed its condolences for the deaths caused by the earthquake in a statement issued by the Foreign Office.

“The Government and people of Pakistan are deeply saddened to learn that a severe earthquake hit parts of Southern Türkiye earlier today, resulting in loss of precious lives and extensive damage to property,” said the statement.

It added that the Pakistani nation stands in complete solidarity with its Turkish brethren in this hour of grief. “We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for early recovery of those injured,” said the FO.

“Pakistan stands ready to extend all possible support in the relief effort,” said the statement, adding that “we are confident that the resilient Turkish nation will overcome this natural calamity with characteristic grit and determination.”

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