Islamabad (Web Desk): Pakistan on Saturday expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and property caused by heavy rains and flash floods in Afghanistan.
The government and the people of Pakistan express their heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of life and widespread damage to property caused by heavy rains and flash floods in several provinces of Afghanistan, a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO) said.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims, injured and the communities affected by this natural calamity and we pray for the early recovery of those missing,” the statement said.
It said that Pakistan stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan during this difficult time.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar on Saturday expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and property in Afghanistan due to heavy rains and flash floods.
“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rains and flash floods in several provinces of Afghanistan,” Ishaq Dar wrote on his X timeline.
He said the government and people of Pakistan extend their condolences to the families of the victims and those affected. “Our prayers for the early recovery of those missing.”
More than 200 people were killed and thousands of houses were destroyed or damaged in Baghlan province when heavy rains on Friday sparked massive flooding, the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM).