Six injured as aftershocks continue in Harnai

HARNAI: As many as six people were injured as Harnai district and surrounding areas on Sunday experienced another set of aftershocks as affected people waited for the government’s aid even after the passage of three days since a deadly earthquake hit the province, Geo News reported.

A strong earthquake in different parts of Balochistan early Thursday morning killed at least 20 people and injured more than 300 others, while aftershocks were felt in different areas soon after the quake.

After today's aftershocks, the district administration has directed the closure of all public and private educational institutions for two more weeks. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication Shahbaz Gill said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced aid of Rs12,000 for each of the affected families.

The grant will be released within the next 10 days, he said. Gill further stated that additional relief will be provided after a review of losses caused by the quake.

Relief work is currently underway in the affected areas and items of essential use, including tents, blankets, and mosquito nets, have been distributed among the affectees in Gharibabad, Jalalabad, Kali Shor, Kali Wazir and other surrounding areas.