21 Years Since the Devastating October 8, 2005 Earthquake, Pain Still Fresh

Twenty-one years have passed since the devastating earthquake of October 8, 2005, but the pain of the tragedy remains fresh for those who lost their loved ones.

People in Azad Kashmir who lost family members in the earthquake still remember the disaster and its devastating impact.

During the crisis, Pakistan Army personnel reached the affected areas and worked day and night for rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

Residents of Azad Kashmir said that for those who witnessed their loved ones suffering in front of their eyes, Pakistan Army personnel became a source of hope.

The residents said the soldiers worked tirelessly, risking their own lives to rescue people trapped under the rubble.

They said the role played by the Pakistan Army on October 8, 2005, can never be forgotten and showed the strong bond between Kashmir and Pakistan.