PESHAWAR (Pajhwok): The death toll from the strong earthquake that struck Pakistan on Monday afternoon has risen to 228 dead and 1,620 wounded, officials said on Tuesday, as relied and rescue efforts intensified.
In the aftermath of the massive temblor, measuring 7.5 on the open-ended Richter sale, devastated 2,520 houses, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said. Rescuers rushed to deliver relief aid to victims.
Panicked residents of Peshawar rushed out of homes as a result of the powerful quake, which was 196 . . .
