Pakistani Foreign Ministry on Monday extended condolences on behalf of the government and its citizens over loss of lives and damage to property caused by earthquakes in Türkiye.
The ministry said in a statement, “The people of Pakistan stand in complete solidarity with our Turkish brethren in this hour of grief.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for early recovery of those injured.
“We are confident that the resilient Turkish nation will overcome this natural calamity with characteristic grit and determination.”
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry added that Pakistan was ready to extend all possible support.
At least 284 people were killed and 2,323 injured after two strong earthquakes jolted Türkiye early Monday and damaged more than 1,700 buildings, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said.
Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority had reported that a magnitude 7.4 quake struck the Pazarcik District of southern Kahramanmaras Province at 04:17 (0117 GMT).
It was followed by a magnitude 6.4 quake, which hit southern Gaziantep Province at 04:26 (0126 GMT).