Pakistan earthquake 5.9 magnitude earthquake hits southwestern Pakistan, leaves at least 15 killed
Islamabad/IBNS: At least 15 people were killed and more than 150 injured as a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck parts of Balochistan in Pakistan on Thursday, media reports said.
Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan Alyani confirmed the death toll and the number of injured citizens.
The quake struck near a remote and mountainous district Harnai of Balochistan province at about 3 a.m. local time, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
Earlier in the day, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) had said that 20 people had died and more than 300 were injured in the earthquake.
Meanwhile, the rescue operation has been completed and the provincial administration assured of all possible cooperation to those affected by the quake.
Rescue & Relief operation is underway after devastating Earthquake in Balochistan. Army's special Rescue & Relief team being airlifted to Quetta & Hurnai.
— NDMA PAKISTAN (@ndmapk) October 7, 2021
Spokesperson NDMA pic.twitter.com/RffOuHpe5Z
The calamity caused power outages and damages across the district of Harnai, media reports said.
More than 200 houses have also been affected in the quake, said reports.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan ordered authorities to provide immediate assistance to Harnai and the quake victims.
He also asked concerned authorities to conduct an assessment so relief and compensation could be dispensed.
"My condolences and prayers go to the families who lost their loved ones," he tweeted.
I have ordered immediate assistance on an emergency basis for the Harnai, Balochistan, earthquake victims & for an immediate assessment of the damage for timely relief & compensation. My condolences & prayers go to the families who lost their loved ones.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 7, 2021
President Arif Alvi shared his condolences over the loss of lives in the earthquake.
My condolences to families of those killed in the Harnai Balochistan earthquake. May their souls rest in peace. My prayers are for the injured. I am sure that Provincial & National Disaster Management Authorities will provide quick relief.
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) October 7, 2021
PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif said he was also saddened over the loss of lives.
"The authorities must act on war footing to rehabilitate those affected by this disaster," he stated on Twitter.
Sad over the loss of precious lives due to earthquake in Balochistan last night. My profound condolences and prayers go out to the affected families. The authorities must act on war footing to rehabilitate those affected by this disaster.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) October 7, 2021
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