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PM Modi offers assistance to Afghanistan, Pakistan after earthquake

He said he has asked for urgent assessment of the damage caused by the quake which also hit many parts of India

Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Oct 26 2015 | 4:45 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today offered assistance to Afghanistan and Pakistan as a major earthquake struck the region with epicentre in Afghanistan.

He said he has asked for urgent assessment of the damage caused by the quake which also hit many parts of India.

"Heard about strong earthquake in Afghanistan-Pakistan region whose tremors have been felt in parts of India. I pray for everyone's safety," Modi tweeted.

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"I have asked for an urgent assessment and we stand ready for assistance where required, including Afghanistan & Pakistan," the Prime Minister added.

A powerful 7.5 magnitude quake, epicentred about 250 kms from the capital Kabul in Jarm in Afghanistan's northeast, also shook Pakistan and India. The quake lasted about one minute.

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First Published: Oct 26 2015 | 4:28 PM IST

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