Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep grief over the earthquake in Turkiye’s Balikesir province. In a post on social media platform X, he said our prayers are with all the affected and we wish for the safety and wellbeing of our Turkish brothers and sisters.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to dear brother, President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Prime Minister assured the Turkish President that Pakistan stands ready to extend all possible assistance to Turkiye.