348 deaths in earthquake, NA told
- September 26, 2013, 7:21 pm
- National News
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ISLAMABAD, Sept 26 (Online): Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said that three hundred and forty-eight people have so far been killed in Balochistan earthquake.
In a policy statement in the National Assembly ‚ the Minister said that the death toll can further rise as some areas are still inaccessible due to lack of roads. He said that C-130 will start transporting relief goods to the affected areas today (Thursday).
He said that the earthquake has affected five hundred kilometers area in Balochistan. He said that Awaran and Kech are the most affected areas.
He said that all the relevant departments are taking part in the rescue and relief operations. He said that one thousand Army personnel are also involved in helping the affected populations.
Chaudhry Nisar said NLC has also been mobilized to transport relief goods to the quake-hit areas.
The Minister assured the House that the government will leave no stone unturned in providing every possible help to the affected people.
He advised the political parties to avoid point scoring on this national tragedy and instead demonstrate unity.
The federal ministers Abdul Qadir Baloch and Jam Kaml visited Tehsil Mashkay on Thursday where they were briefed over the rescue and relief operations.
The Ministers were informed that Army has set up a medical camp in the Tehsil and doctors‚ and surgeons are treating the injured.
Federal Ministers Abdul Qadir Baloch and Jam Kaml have directed the authorities concerned to utilize all available resources for extending every possible help to the quake affected people.
