The Government and the people of Pakistan convey their deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences over the reported loss of several lives as well as injuries to many more as a result of the earthquake in eastern Turkey.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this natural calamity, and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured.

As always, the people of Pakistan equally share the pain of their Turkish brothers and sisters and stand by them in this hour of grief.