Earthquake

Three smaller earthquakes felt in Northern Areas in less than four hours

K-P the worst-hit with 225 deaths confirmed

The recent shockwave has resulted in an increase in the number of traumatised children

Some survivors are left with no option but to destroy whatever remains of their damaged houses

Constructions on seismic fault lines located within the city can cause massive destruction

Says by facing dangers, we have to explore new development courses

Hazara locals fear bad weather will further delay assessment of damages

Rescue phase has now concluded and authorities are focusing on relief operations, says NDMA chief Asghar Nawaz

The death toll in Shangla was 50 on Thursday

Most buildings have become uninhabitable say residents who cannot afford to rebuild

The DCO said that a buildings survey had been completed as per orders of the provincial government

The PML-Q leader claimed 40% affected areas are still inaccessible

Taskforce commandant says packages have been dispatched.

Disaster management body gives no details of loss of life, property

Thousands of desperate survivors now face a race to rebuild with winter fast approaching

Visitors captain dedicates the victory to the people who are suffering after natural disaster

Rugged terrain, severed communication lines and unstable security situation have impeded relief efforts since disaster

Survivors in remote regions help themselves in race against winter

For Ali, Monday’s earthquake ripped apart his family, taking the life of his daughter

NDMA says 267 dead, more than 1,800 wounded

Collapse of weak structures can add to death toll, says architect.

Before the quake, it could hold 1,200 worshipers .

With temperatures already plummeting as winter fast approaches, there is no time to delay

Reports say wedges and flip-flops are also prohibited in school fearing they could hamper swift evacuation

Says federal government will contribute 50% funds for relief package

As panic spread during the earthquake, the teacher remain in the classroom till every student was evacuated

Rescuers and the Pakistan military are now in a race against time to reach victims stranded in remote regions

Remote populations, blocked roads make relief an arduous task

Govt was supposed to give $50 million as its share to make the fund operational

Death count climbs to 248 with most casualties in K-P; relief efforts continue

This catastrophe poses a challenge and demands extra efforts and support for the rehabilitation of affected people

Says provincial government assessing damages

Taliban vow to help victims, aid workers

Chief minister directs health secretary, Rescue 1122 DG to visit KPK

28-year-old Hifzoon Bibi lost her husband in Monday’s earthquake

Schools on mountains most affected, say officials.

Wall damaged in four places, FC official says repairs under way

Government officials fear relief efforts might be impeded by political tug-of-war

Locals say no aid has reached them yet

Unawareness, non-implementation of by-laws and corruption are major reasons for loss of precious lives

Once the dust has settled and the rescue phase is over, the primary responsible agency will be the NDMA

Deny media reports of cracks in the inter-city track

On October 8 2005, a 7.6 magnitude quake ripped through the region killing an estimated 75,000 people

Pakistan Test captain Misbahul Haq says the team stands with the affected families in this tragedy

Nawaz says comprehensive relief package will be announced after consultation with K-P's chief minister

Here's a list of what is known so far about the 7.5 magnitude quake

Death toll has reached 277 so far

Afghan Taliban group orders its "mujahideen in affected areas to lend their complete help"

The building was swinging like a pendulum, it felt as if the heavens would fall, Peshawar shop owner said

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