A strong aftershock measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale was recorded in
southwestern Pakistan's earthquake-hit areas yesterday, according to the United
States Incorporated Research Institution for Seismology.
Local TV channel Ary One World reported that the new quake measured 6.4 on
the Richter scale and 60 more people were injured as a result.
Two major earthquakes hit southwestern Pakistan's Balochistan province early
Wednesday morning, leaving more than 160 people dead, many others injured and
15,000 people shelterless. As many as 12 aftershocks hit the affected areas,
according to local media reports.
Pakistan's army rushed its medical teams on helicopters into Khawas and other
towns and villages in the worst-hit areas. A total of 25 doctors are busy
providing first aid to the injured, private Geo TV channel reported.
The DAWN NEWS TV channel quoted Farooq Ahmad Khan as saying that around 2,000
houses had been damaged and up to 2,000 tents had been sent to the
quake-affected areas.
However, he said there was not need to turn to other countries for help at
the moment.
