Sky News US correspondent David Blevins said the remarks would be viewed as “grossly offensive” by allied nations whose troops...
“The people of Pakistan stand shoulder to shoulder with our Afghan brothers and sisters in this difficult hour,” the prime minister added.
The governor of Balkh has ordered all provincial institutions to remain on high alert and to provide immediate assistance to those affected by the disaster.
Sharafat Zaman, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, said at least 534 people have been injured and more than 20 others killed.
Eastern and northeastern Afghanistan, especially regions along its borders with Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan, are particularly prone to earthquakes.
Pakistan remains China’s top arms customer, with Islamabad accounting for more than 60% of Beijing’s total weapons exports between 2020 and 2024.