President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic loss of lives and the damage to the property caused by the earthquake that struck China’s Xizang region.

‘My sympathies are with the government, the people of China, and the earthquake victims during this hour of grief,’ the President said in a statement.

He said we stand in solidarity with our Chinese brothers and sisters, sharing their sorrow in this difficult time. The President also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the earthquake.