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Pakistan: A 6.4 magnitude quake hits Balochistan

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 @ 11:24 UTC

by Rezwan

Countries:: Pakistan
Topics:: Breaking News, Disaster, Governance
Languages:: English

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Let Us Build Pakistan reports that a 6.4 magnitude earthquake rattled the Balochistan province in southwestern Pakistan today. More than 100 people have been killed and scores of people are still trapped under the rubbles. The government was quick to declare compensation for the families of the quake victims.

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