Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul- Haq Kakar and former premier Shehbaz Sharif have expressed their grief over loss of lives in a severe earthquake that jolted Morocco, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Prime Minister Kakar expressed condolences with the government and the people of Morocco, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release on Saturday.
Kakar expressed solidarity with the government and the people of Morocco in the difficult time and extended all possible support to the quake stricken people. The prime minister also condoled with the bereaved families.
Separately, on his X handle, PM Kakar posted, “Our hearts ache for those affected by the severe earthquake in Morocco. Pakistan extends its hand in unity and support to Morocco in this trying time.”
According to media reports quoting officials, a strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck central Morocco, killing at least 632 people.
PML-N President and former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has also expressed condolences over scores of people killed in the deadly Moroccan earthquake.
In a post uploaded on X Saturday, Shehbaz Sharif said “It has pained me to know about hundreds of casualties due to a terrifying earthquake in Morocco. In these trying times, we stand in solidarity with the people of Morocco. Special prayers for the bereaved families and those injured and trapped under the rubble.