President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan have expressed their heartfelt grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in earthquake in Turkey.

In his message, the President asked his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to convey sincere condolences from the people of Pakistan to the families of victims.

The President said we commiserate with all those who are affected and pray for early recovery of the injured.

In his Tweet, Prime Minister Imran Khan extended heartfelt condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the people of Turkey on the loss of precious lives in Izmir earthquake.

He said we stand with the Turkish nation, offering every help we can give.

The Prime Minister said we can never forget the way Turkey stood with us when the devastating earthquake hit Pakistan in 2005.

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz also expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives due to earthquake in Turkey.

It is with great sadness that we receive news of earthquake that hit Izmir. Excellency & brother @RTErdogan 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.

— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) October 31, 2020