Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended his heartfelt condolences on the loss of precious lives in the ongoing torrential rains in Beijing.

In a tweet, he said our thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost their loved ones.

The Prime Minister said Pakistan and China are enduring friends and partners sharing weal and woe.  He said the entire Pakistani nation stands by our Chinese brothers and sisters in this hour of grief.

The Prime Minister also extended his best wishes for the ongoing relief and rescue efforts, saying that Pakistan is ready to extend all possible assistance.