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President, PM express grief over loss of human lives in Balochistan earthquake

President, PM express grief over loss of human lives in Balochistan earthquake
October 7, 2021 Web Desk

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan have expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of human lives in Harnai, Balochistan earthquake.

In a tweet, Dr. Arif Alvi condoled with the bereaved families and prayed for the departed souls.

Praying for the early recovery of those injured, President Arif Alvi was confident that the national and provincial disaster management authorities would provide quick relief to the affected people.

In a tweet, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that he has ordered an immediate assistance on an emergency basis for the earthquake victims of Harnai.

The Prime Minster also called for an immediate assessment of the damage for timely relief and compensation.

Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed all federal departments to fully assist Balochistan government in provision of relief to the earthquake victims.

In a statement, the Prime Minister said that the federal government will extend all possible assistance to Balochistan government in this difficult hour.

He also expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the earthquake. He directed to provide best medical treatment to those injured.

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that the civil armed forces are cooperating with the local administration in extending help to the quake victims of Balochistan.

In a statement, he said that Frontier Corps Balochistan (North) is fully participating in the rescue efforts. “All resources are being utilized to carry out rescue and relief work in Harnai and adjoining areas.”

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain has assured government's full cooperation to the quake affected people of Balochistan.

In a statement, he expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in the tremor and condoled with the bereaved families.

The Information Minister said that the entire nation is aggrieved over the loss of lives in the quake. “Relevant departments have been directed to extend every possible assistance to the affected people.