PM expresses solidarity with Nepal, India over earthquake catastrophe

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday  expressed solidarity with the affected people of Nepal and India over a 7.9 measuring earthquake and offer all possible help that may be required in their hour of need.

In his message from London, the premier extended heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the governments and the peoples of both the countries on the tragedy that has caused loss of life and property in both the countries .

He also expressed shock and grief at reports of massive earthquake, which caused devastation in two countries..

The PM  Nawaz Sharif said the government has instructed its missions in the two countries to approach their respective host governments to ascertain the damages caused and the requirement of relief assistance.

National Disaster Management Authority of Pakistan (NDMA) has been directed to be ready for taking relief and the authority said it is ready to send their team on emergency basis.