Message of sympathy to the President of Nicaragua on December, 28,1972

I am deeply grieved to hear the news of the terrible earthquake which has brought death, destruction and immense suffering to the people of your country, the people of Pakistan join me in expressing their profound sympathies for the tragic and unprecedented loss of life and property caused by this natural disaster of gigantic proportions. We hope and pray that your people with the help of the international community would be able to provide immediate relief to the victims of this calamity and also undertake the task of rehabilitation and reconstruction with determination.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.