BEIJING – China responds over powerful earthquake fatalities in Pakistan.
China has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives andforwarded heartfelt sympathies towards the injured of the tragic earthquakethat rattled parts of Pakistan including Azad Kashmir.
Spokesperson to Chinese Foreign Minister Geng Shuan expressed during hisregular briefing, “We extend condolences to the bereaved families andinjured and mourn the victims”.
He went on to say that the China is closely following the earthquake inPakistan. “China and Pakistan had the good tradition of mutual assistance”,he asserted adding “We will provide assistance at the request of Pakistan.”
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So far, at least 37 people lost their lives and more than 500 otherssustained injuries in an earthquake that rattled Azad Kashmir, localofficials informed, but they added that rescue work was in full swing andpanic was subsiding.
Meteorological Department said that according to its preliminaryassessment, the epicentre of the 5.8-magnitude quake was located near themountainous city of Jehlum in the Punjab province.
