Pakistan offers aid to cope with flood aftermath

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed profound sorrow and grief over recent catastrophic floods in Bangladesh and offered assistance to help cope with the devastating situation.

A statement from the Pakistan Prime Minister’s office said that in a letter to Bangladesh Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, Shehbaz expressed Pakistan’s solidarity with Bangladesh during the challenging time, saying that the country stood with those who lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods in the floods.

He affirmed Pakistan’s readiness to offer any assistance, needed by Bangladesh.

He lauded the people of Bangladesh for their “renowned bravery and courage, particularly in the face of adversity”.

The Pakistan prime minister expressed confidence that Bangladesh’s leadership would guide the country through the challenging period.

He earlier said he was “deeply perturbed at the loss of life and devastation caused by the floods in Bangladesh”.

“I extend my deepest sympathies to the people of Bangladesh and the families of the victims,” he said, adding that “Pakistan stands in solidarity with Bangladesh in this moment of tragedy”.

Source: DAWN