Pakistan
Pak-Army dispatches relief goods to quake victims
Rescuers on Thursday rushed to deliver relief aid to victims of a massive earthquake that hit Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, injuring over 300 and killing at least 24.
Rawalpindi: Rescuers on Thursday rushed to deliver relief aid to victims of a massive earthquake that hit Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, injuring over 300 and killing at least 24.
According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), necessary food and shelter items have been dispatched to earthquake affected population.
Pakistan army troops have reached earthquake hit areas of Harnai for rescue and relief efforts, said ISPR.
The military’s media wing stated that army doctors and paramedics along with necessary medicines are assisting civil administration for necessary medical care.
Nine critically injured have been evacuated to Quetta through Pakistan Army Aviation Helicopters.
The Inspector General Frontier Corps Balochistan (North) also reached Harnai for damage assessment and response.
Moreover, urban search and rescue teams are being flown from Rawalpindi to speed up and assist the rescue activities.
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