Emergency teams search for survivors in devastated areas as PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses deep grief over the tragedy.
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Rescue operations are continuing across western Colombia after a powerful earthquake caused widespread destruction, with officials warning that the death toll is expected to rise as emergency crews reach more affected areas.
Search-and-rescue teams are working through collapsed buildings and debris in an effort to find survivors, while authorities continue to assess the full scale of the damage caused by the quake.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep grief over the tragic loss of lives and the widespread devastation caused by the disaster and conveyed solidarity with the people and government of Colombia.
Hospitals and emergency services remain under pressure as they treat the injured and provide assistance to displaced residents in the hardest-hit communities.
The earthquake has triggered a large-scale emergency response, with national authorities focusing on rescue operations, medical assistance and humanitarian support as aftershocks continue to pose risks in the affected region.
