Pakistan Provides Relief Assistance to Afghanistan After Devastating Earthquake

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Pakistan's Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs, Amir Muqam, handed over a large consignment of relief goods to Afghan authorities at the Torkham border in Khyber tribal district. The move came on the direction of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and properties in the earthquake in Afghanistan. At least 1469 people were killed and around 3700 injured when a 6 magnitude quake struck Afghanistan on Sunday. The relief package, which included necessary daily use items, food, and medicines, aimed at alleviating the suffering of those affected by the devastating earthquake.

Key Takeaways:

  • A massive relief consignment containing necessary daily use items, food, and medicines was handed over to Afghan authorities by Federal Minister Amir Muqam.
  • The relief package was aimed at alleviating the suffering of those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Afghanistan on Sunday.
  • Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and properties in the earthquake in Afghanistan.
  • Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar talked to his Afghan counterpart and assured every possible assistance and support following the powerful earthquake.
  • Pakistan has also suffered colossal losses due to natural calamities, including floods that wreaked havoc in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Punjab provinces.

Statistics:

  • At least 1469 people were killed in the earthquake in Afghanistan.
  • Around 3700 people were injured in the earthquake in Afghanistan.
  • The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.
  • The relief consignment was handed over to Afghan authorities at the Torkham border in Khyber tribal district.
  • The relief package included necessary daily use items, food, and medicines.

Sources:

  • Pakistan Again Provides Relief Assistance to Afghanistan After Devastating Earthquake, Daura Shikwa News, March 16, 2023.