US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman says she is heartbroken to learn of the deadly earthquake that struck southwest Pakistan on Thursday morning.

In a tweet on Thursday, she said she is flying to Islamabad tonight, and will carry withher the sincere condolences of the American people to the people of Pakistan.

I am heartbroken to learn of the deadly earthquake that struck southwest Pakistan early this morning. I am flying to Islamabad tonight, and will carry with me the sincere condolences of the American people to the people of Pakistan.

— Wendy R. Sherman (@DeputySecState) October 7, 2021