{"id":555220,"date":"2026-07-09T10:39:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T05:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=555220"},"modified":"2026-07-09T10:39:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T05:39:01","slug":"president-pm-offer-condolences-to-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/president-pm-offer-condolences-to-china\/","title":{"rendered":"President, PM offer condolences to China"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>devastating storms<br \/>\n ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nPresident Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by devastating storms, tornadoes, landslides and heavy rains in China\u2019s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, as well as Hubei and Gansu provinces. \u201cDeeply saddened by the devastating floods and heavy rains affecting our Chinese brothers and sisters. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and express Pakistan\u2019s full solidarity with the people of China during this difficult time.<br \/>\nOur ironclad friendship remains steadfast\u201d, President Asif Zardari said in a statement.<br \/>\nThe prime minister, in a separate statement extended, on behalf of the people of Pakistan, heartfelt condolences to President Xi Jinping, the Government and the people of China, especially the bereaved families. \u201cWe stand in solidarity with our Chinese brothers and sisters during this difficult time and pray for the swift recovery of the injured and the success of ongoing rescue efforts,\u201d the prime minister added. \u2014 DNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>devastating storms ISLAMABAD President Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by devastating storms, tornadoes, landslides and 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