Times of Islamabad

Pakistan Military prompt response over earthquake

Pakistan Military prompt response over earthquake

ISLAMABAD – Army Chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa has directed immediaterescue operation in aid of civil administration for victims of earthquakein Azad Kashmir.

According to a tweet by Director General ISPR, Major General Asif Ghafoor,Army troops with aviation and medical support teams have been dispatched tothe affected sites.

Pakistan Army aviation helicopters complete aerial reconnaissance fordamage assessment

Pakistan Army aviation helicopters have completed aerial reconnaissance fordamage assessment in Mirpur, Jarikas and Jatlan areas.

According to ISPR, Army troops have reached earthquake-hit areas of Mirpur,Jatlan and Jarikas, whereas relief and rescue efforts are underway.