Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow over a deadly school shooting incident in Türkiye that left nine people dead and several others injured. The tragedy occurred in the Kahramanmaraş province, where a middle school came under attack, prompting widespread shock and condemnation.
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In a statement shared on his official X account, the prime minister conveyed condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the people of Türkiye, describing the incident as heartbreaking and deeply distressing. He extended sympathy to the families of the victims, particularly the children affected by the attack, and prayed for the swift recovery of those injured.
Deeply grieved by the tragic attack on a school in Kahramanmaraş. My heart goes out to my dear brother President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the brotherly people of Türkiye, especially the families and children affected.
We mourn the loss of innocent young lives and pray for the…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 15, 2026
“Deeply grieved by the tragic attack on a school in Kahramanmaraş. My heart goes out to my dear brother President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the brotherly people of Türkiye,” the prime minister said, reaffirming Pakistan’s solidarity with Ankara during this difficult time.
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According to Turkish state media, including Anadolu Agency, the shooting took place at a middle school and resulted in nine fatalities and 13 injuries, six of them reported to be in critical condition. Authorities said the attacker was an eighth-grade student who also died during the incident, though it remains unclear whether the death was self-inflicted or occurred amid the chaos that followed.
The incident has triggered renewed concerns over school safety and youth violence in educational institutions. Turkish authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack and the motive behind it.
Pakistan and Türkiye share long-standing fraternal relations, and Islamabad has consistently expressed solidarity with Ankara in times of national tragedies. The latest message of condolence reflects the close diplomatic and people-to-people ties between the two countries.
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Officials and citizens across both nations have expressed grief over the loss of young lives, with calls for stronger preventive measures to ensure the safety of students in schools.