Pakistan Offers Türkiye Full Help After Istanbul Floods
The President and Prime Minister express sorrow over the severe flooding and say Pakistan is ready to provide all possible assistance.
President Zardari and PM Shehbaz express sorrow over Istanbul’s floods and say Pakistan is ready to provide Türkiye all possible assistance.
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow on Friday, October 16, over the loss of lives in the floods in Istanbul and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Turkish president and the bereaved families. He expressed solidarity with the Turkish people during this difficult time.
Prime Minister’s Message
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and the destruction caused by the flooding. He prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and the safe recovery of those missing, and said Pakistan is ready to provide Türkiye with all possible assistance.
Situation in Istanbul
The Turkish interior minister said the death toll from the flooding had risen to four. Istanbul, Türkiye’s largest city with about 16 million people, received more rain in the 48 hours before Thursday morning than its combined historical average for September and October. The flooding was reported to be the worst in the city in more than 80 years, according to Anadolu Agency.
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