President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in China following the earthquake in its Sichuan area, and said Pakistan will stand with China in difficult times. “I assure you that the people of Pakistan and the Government of Pakistan stand with the Chinese people and the Government of China with the same spirit as the Chinese people are standing with the victims of unfolding super floods,” he said in a message of condolence for the Chinese people. President Alvi said he was deeply saddened and grieved to hear about the devastating earthquake that hit Sichuan province in southwestern China, resulting in the loss of precious lives and destruction of property. “On behalf of the people of Pakistan, and myself, I wish to convey my deepest condolences to the Chinese leadership and my heartfelt sympathies to the people of Sichuan, over the loss of 66 precious lives in the recent earthquake, which has also caused damage to communication infrastructure and other properties,” he said.