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A Stong earthquake in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 135 people, injured scores more and destroyed hundreds of mud houses on Wednesday. -- PHOTO: AP
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Retired Lieutenant General Faruq Ahmed, chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority, said tents, blankets and food had been sent to the area along with medical teams to treat the injured. -- PHOTO: AFP
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The quake was centred about 640 kilometres south-west of the capital, Islamabad. -- PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
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The quake struck two hours before dawn and had a preliminary magnitude of 6.4, the US Geological Survey reported. -- PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
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Minister for Revenue and Rehabilitation Zamaruk Khan said the government is preparing to provide food, shelter and medical care to survivors of Wednesday's quake. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
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