Summary Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected, and we pray for the swift recovery of the injured, the PM said.
ISLAMABAD (APP) - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Saturday said he was deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and widespread devastation caused by the earthquake in Indonesia.
In a post on X, he said, “On behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan, I extend my heartfelt condolences to President Prabowo Subianto, the people of Indonesia and the bereaved families.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected, and we pray for the swift recovery of the injured.”
“Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with the brotherly people of Indonesia and wishes strength and resilience to all those facing this difficult time,” he added.
Prime Minister @CMShehbaz has expressed deep sadness over the tragic loss of lives and widespread devastation caused by the earthquake in Indonesia.@PakPMO #News #RadioPakistan https://t.co/rXYVndEFIY pic.twitter.com/ln8sUASLTr
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) August 15, 2026
Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia´s eastern Flores island, killing at least 47 people, according to disaster officials.
The national disaster management agency (BNPB) raised the death toll from 40 late Saturday, and rescue official Fathur Rahman said 50 people were injured in the 7.7-magnitude quake.
