KABUL (Pajhwok): Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar on Tuesday directed all relevant authorities to provide urgent assistance to quick-hit people in southeastern Paktika and Khost provinces.
An earthquake jolted Paktika, Khost and Nangarhar province on Monday and destroyed many homes. At least eight people were injured in Khost and 10 others in Paktika.
Baradar’s office tweeted that the deputy prime minister has ordered all relevant agencies to reach out to the affected places as soon as possible.
He said all available resources should be utilized in assisting the affected families.
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