Balochistan CM Dr Abdul Malik Baloch. PHOTO: FILE
"Our people are very poor," Malik said while addressing the press,"and they can't afford the reconstruction."
He said that it was the responsibility of the federal government to get them above the poverty line.
"We have formed a plan and we intend to build on it," he added.
He said that the FC personnel were there to provide protection but it was the responsibility of the government to distribute tents and food supplies.
Around 25,000 tents have reached the earthquake affected sites and will be distributed.
The current death toll of the 7.7-manitude earthquake that hit Balochistan on September 24 stands at 357 with over 600 people injured.
According to the USGS, the epicentre was 23 kilometres below the ground in Awaran district. It was so powerful that it caused the seabed to rise and create a small, mountain-like island off Gwadar coast in the Arabian Sea.
The scale of the territory involved is daunting. Balochistan makes up about 45 percent of the Pakistan’s total area, and Awaran’s population is scattered over more than 21,000 square kilometres.
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Where were you Sir, at the time of the disaster ???????????
I think both state and federal govt's. should start a separate fund just for reconstruction of those houses destroyed by the earth quake and let the people of Pakistan contribute the amount into this fund. This fund should keep on accepting donations till all the houses are built. OR govt could give money across the board to all the people whose property has been destroyed.This mission must not be stopped till every body is helped. These are our brothers and sisters , if we are not going to help, then who will?
Sorry to hear that....Pakistanis (including myself) are ready to help in reconstruction but who will provide security. I suggest govt make a camp and small office where PAKISTANI's (who want to help the quake effected brothers) donate to resettle the brothers in need.
I also suggest that these effected PAKISTANIS should be settled in cities so they can enjoy the benefits of living in settled areas rather then leaving them at the mercy of INDIA Backed Terrorist like Brahamdagh Bugti or Marri who are enjoying lavish lifestyle in Swiss and UK.
No excuse now. show some credibility, if you have any as a nationalist. This is last chance, no better opportunity you will get then this one to serve your people. so talk less and act more.
Dr Malik, please consider resigning if you cannot handle the job of CM.Where is the writ of the government
Is it true that Pakistan's Balochistan provience has world's largest Gold-Copper deposit, Petrolium-Coal-Gas etc fields.