Friday, 29 March 2024, 01:57:05 am

Earthquake kills 26 in Afghanistan
January 18, 2022

(File Photo)

In Afghanistan, the death toll has increased to twenty-six due to 5.3 magnitude earthquake in Qadis district of western Badghis province.

Talking to media, Provincial spokesman Baz Mohammad Sarwary said, several people were injured while more than 700 homes were damaged.

He warned that the number of casualties could increase.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar has expressed sadness at the earthquake that struck Badghis province in western part of Afghanistan yesterday that resulted in the loss of many precious lives as well as destruction of property.        

In a statement, he said the government and people of Pakistan convey their heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones, and also pray for early recovery of those injured in this earthquake.