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China ready to set up ‘seismographic network’ in Pakistan
From Javed Akhtar ( APP)

BEIJING—China is willing to help Pakistan in field of seismology including monitoring and handling of earthquake disaster, said Chen Jianmin, a senior official of China Earthquake Administration. As a  >>> >
 

IDB offers $251m quake relief package
OIC to set up quake disaster fund
By Uzma Zafar

ISLAMABAD—Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Sunday appreciating the cooperation of Islamic countries in the relief and rehabilitation work for the devastated October 8 earthquake said their support gave strength and energy to Pakistan for ensuring prompt supply of food and medicines in the affected areas. Talking to newsmen after meeting with Secretary General Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) Dr. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoghu and President Islamic Development >> >>


 

US vows to boost quake relief efforts
25 Chinook helicopters to arrive soon: Abizaid
By Zulfiqar Ahmad

ISLAMABAD—Commander-in-Chief of US Central Command General John P. Abizaid on Sunday said the scope of devastations due to October 8 earthquake in parts of the country are highly significant and not only the US but the international community will continue their support to Pakistan in this trying times. Addressing a press conference after his visit to the earthquake affected areas of AJK and NWFP, the US Central Command Chief expressed his deep >> >>

 

• Model shelter homes for quake victims exhibited
• No major earthquake in Islamabad: Met Office
• Over 15,000 doses of Anti-Tetanus Globulin reach country
• Media playing positive role in relief operations: Ajmal
• PCRWR to initiate drinking water rehabilitation program
• IHH Chief Pak hails govt’s decision of not permitting adoption
  of unattended kids
• ‘IPU members to help earthquake affectees’
• ‘Relief efforts in full swing’

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