Islamabad: Pakistan has expressed deep sadness over the martyrdom of twelve Turkish soldiers, after being exposed to methane gas during a search mission in the Claw-Lock Operation Zone.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Foreign Office issued a statement wishing mercy of Almighty Allah upon the martyrs and expressed deepest condolences to the bereaved families.

The statement added that Pakistan stands in firm solidarity with brotherly Turkiye in this moment of grief.