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Pakistan’s prime minister voices solidarity with victims of northern Afghanistan earthquake
“The people of Pakistan stand shoulder to shoulder with our Afghan brothers and sisters in this difficult hour,” the prime minister added.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended his condolences and solidarity to the people of Afghanistan after a devastating earthquake struck near Mazar-e-Sharif in northern Afghanistan.
In a message shared Monday on X, Sharif said he was “deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives of our Afghan neighbors following the devastating earthquake in northern Afghanistan.” He expressed heartfelt sympathy to the families of the victims and offered prayers for the swift recovery of the injured.
“The people of Pakistan stand shoulder to shoulder with our Afghan brothers and sisters in this difficult hour,” the prime minister added.
The 6.3-magnitude quake has caused significant destruction across Balkh and Samangan provinces, resulting in hundreds of casualties. Rescue operations are ongoing as emergency teams continue efforts to locate and assist survivors in the affected areas.