Saudi Arabia’s leadership has expressed condolences to President Asif Ali Zardari over the loss of lives caused by floods in northern Pakistan.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate messages of sympathy to President Zardari, the families of victims, and the people of Pakistan. They prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured, the safe return of missing persons, and protection of Pakistan from further harm.
Earlier, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had also conveyed deep condolences to the government and people of Pakistan over deaths caused by heavy rains and floods. In a statement, the ministry expressed solidarity with the victims’ families and offered support in this difficult time.
Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported that since the start of the monsoon season on June 26, at least 657 people have lost their lives and 929 have been injured in rain-related incidents across the country. Among the dead are 171 children, 94 women, and 392 men.
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