Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep grief over the loss of 12 precious lives in the accident at the explosive production facility in Balikesir province of Turkiye.

In a post on X, he extended heartfelt condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Turkish brethren.

While expressing solidarity with the people of Turkiye, he prayed for the bereaved families and swift recovery of the injured.