President and PM direct coordinated relief efforts for quake hit Balochistan

President and PM direct coordinated relief efforts for quake hit Balochistan areas.

President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday condoled over the losses of life and properties due to the earthquake which rocked Harnai area of Balochistan.

After receiving the initial report on quake-cause losses, the prime minister directed all relevant departments to assist the Balochistan government in its relief efforts.

President and PM direct coordinated relief efforts

In a tweet, he said he ordered immediate assistance on an emergency basis for the Harnai, Balochistan, earthquake victims.

He also ordered an immediate assessment of the damage for timely relief & compensation.

Meanwhile, President Alvi said he’s sure that Provincial & National Disaster Management Authorities will provide quick relief.

The prime minister also called for providing best medical treatment to those injured.

Furthermore, he assured the federal government’s all out cooperation in this hour of need.

Both the president and prime minister conveyed their condolences over the deaths.

Moreover, they prayed for peace of the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families to bear the loss.

Balochistan quake near Harnai kills 20

Balochistan quake near Harnai killed 20 and injured 300 people today.

According to Radio Pakistan, at least 20 people died and more than 300 injured due to an earthquake.

The quake of 5.9 magnitude intensity hit the northern Balochistan early this morning.

The epicentre of earthquake recorded near Harnai. Besides, it recorded 15 killometers deep.

Rescue teams from Quetta rushed to the most affected districts.

They began shifting injured to hospitals.

GTV