Islamabad (Web Desk): Pakistan on Friday expressed deep grief over the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar, Thailand and neighbouring countries.
“Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this tragedy, and we are praying for all those affected as well as for the speedy recovery of the injured,” the Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson said in a press statement.
Pakistan also applauded the courageous individuals and emergency responders who were working diligently on the ground to deliver rescue and relief efforts. “Their bravery and commitment during this urgent time are truly admirable.”
“We express our solidarity with the governments and communities affected during this challenging period. May strength and resilience lead those impacted towards healing and recovery,” the statement added.
A powerful earthquake on Friday struck Southeast Asia, causing widespread devastation.
According to United States Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor, measuring 7.7 in magnitude, hit at around noon, with its epicenter located about 17.2 kilometers from Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, home to roughly 1.5 million people.
The earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, claimed several lives and triggered the collapse of a skyscraper that was under construction in Bangkok.
In Myanmar, the tremor caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure, including bridges, leading the military junta to declare a state of emergency in several affected regions.
The scale of destruction has left local authorities scrambling to assess the damage and provide urgent assistance to those affected.
