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Khaqan Shahnawaz drawn criticism for mocking earthquake

A tragic and heartbreaking earthquake struck Turkey and Syria this year. Many cities were completely destroyed, and thousands of people lost. Khaqan Shahnawaz posted a video in which he mocked the earthquake. A tragic and heartbreaking earthquake struck Turkey and Syria this year. Many cities were completely destroyed, and thousands of people lost. As half … Read more

Turkey: Casualties from deadly quake surges to 51

Turkey Earthquake death toll

The casualties from an earthquake in Turkey’s Aegean region surged to 51 on Sunday, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay told. The country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority said on Sunday, there have been 850 aftershocks with 40 stronger than magnitude-4.0. Search and rescue activities continue in the Aegean province of Izmir. At least 896 people … Read more

Turkey Earthquake: PM, President commiserate with the bereaved families

Turkey Earthquake PM President sorrow

Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Dr Arif Alvi express deep sorrow over the devastation and loss of lives caused by severe earthquake in Turkey.

Taking to Twitter, the premier conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the President of Turkey and prayed for early recovery of the injured.

“My condolences to President Erdogan & the people of Turkey on the loss of precious lives in Izmir earthquake. We stand with the Turkish nation, offering every help we can give. We can never forget the way Turkey stood with us when the devastating earthquake hit Pak & AJK in 2005.”

On the other hand, the President said Pakistan equally shares the grief of Turkish brothers and sisters in this hour of trial.

He asked his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to convey sincere condolences from the people of Pakistan to the families of victims.

President Alvi, in his tweet wrote, “It is with great sadness that we receive news of earthquake that hit Izmir. Excellency & brother Erdogan please convey sincere condolences from people of Pakistan to families of victims, we commisserate with all those who are affected & pray for early recovery of the injured.”

Earlier in a day, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has extended Pakistan’s offer to dispatch relief teams and field hospitals for rehabilitation of quake-affected people.

The Turkish Foreign Minister thanked on behalf of his leadership for best wishes and the offer of assistance.

He said if Turkey needs any material support, it will accept Pakistani brothers’ offer first of all.

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Turkey Earthquake: FM Qureshi dials Turkish counterpart to offer help

Turkey Earthquake

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has on Saturday dialed his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu to offer condolences over the loss of lives and property due to earthquake in the country.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for early recovery of the injured.

He said the Pakistan government and the entire nation stand by their Turkish brethren in this difficult moment. He also offered every sort of help to them.

The Foreign Minister extended Pakistan’s offer to dispatch relief teams and field hospitals for rehabilitation of quake-affected people.

The Turkish Foreign Minister thanked on behalf of his leadership for best wishes and the offer of assistance.

He said if Turkey needs any material support, it will accept Pakistani brothers’ offer first of all.

Earlier, in a statement, the Foreign Office spokesman expressed deep grieve and lament over the devastation caused by the tragic incident in Turkey.

The Foreign Office spokesman said, “Extremely anguished by news of the earthquake in Izmir, #Turkey, and people reportedly trapped in demolished buildings. Like always, people of Pakistan are in strong solidarity with their Turkish brethren. Our best wishes and prayers!.”

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Shibli Faraz saddened over tragic Turkey earthquake incident

Shibli Faraz

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz has expressed deep lament over the devastation caused by severe earthquake in Turkey.

In a statement on Twitter, he said Pakistan equally shares the grief of Turkish brothers and sisters in this hour of trial.

The Information Minister commiserated with the bereaved families and prayed for early recovery of the injured in the earthquake.

On the other hand, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi felt deep grief over the severe earthquake in Izmir city of Turkey.

In his tweet, the foreign minister wrote, “Prayers for our Turkish brothers and sisters affected by the terrible earthquake in #Izmir. Pakistan stands by Turkey in support and solidarity.”

He vowed that Pakistan will always stand with his brotherly country through ups and downs.

A strong earthquake measuring 7 on the Richter scale had felt in Turkey.

According to the US Geological Survey, an earthquake measuring 17 on the Richter scale struck 17 kilometres off the coast.

However, no casualties reported in the latest reports from Turkey, but images from Izmir show buildings collapsing in the aftermath of the quake.

According to the US Geological Survey, the quake affected Greece and Crete.

Furthermore, frightened by the tremors, people took to the streets in a state of fear and chaos.

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Earthquake in Turkey: FM Qureshi expresses lament over the devastation

Earthquake in Turkey Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has expressed deep sorrow over the severe earthquake in Izmir city on Turkey’s Aegean coast.

In his tweet, the foreign minister wrote, “Prayers for our Turkish brothers and sisters affected by the terrible earthquake in #Izmir. Pakistan stands by Turkey in support and solidarity.”

He vowed that Pakistan will always stand with his brotherly country through ups and downs.

Earlier, in a statement, the Foreign Office spokesman expressed deep grieve and lament over the devastation caused by the tragic incident in Turkey.

The Foreign Office spokesman said, “Extremely anguished by news of the earthquake in Izmir, #Turkey, and people reportedly trapped in demolished buildings. Like always, people of Pakistan are in strong solidarity with their Turkish brethren. Our best wishes and prayers!.”

A strong earthquake measuring 7 on the Richter scale had been felt in Turkey.

The epicentre was reported below the Aegean coast in Turkey, however; no tsunami alert was issued.

According to the US Geological Survey, an earthquake measuring 17 on the Richter scale struck 17 kilometres off the coast of the western Turkish province of Izmir.

However, no casualties were reported in the latest reports from Turkey, but images from Izmir show buildings collapsing in the aftermath of the quake.

According to the US Geological Survey, the quake affected Greece and Crete.

Furthermore, frightened by the tremors, people took to the streets in a state of fear and chaos.

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