RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army, in collaboration with civil administration of Gilgit-Baltistan, is carrying out relief and rescue operation in quake-hit areas of Astore, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Friday.
According to the military’s media wing, Army helicopters, engineers, Doctors and paramedics are busy in providing comfort to stranded population affected by earthquake in the area.
Road leading to Astore valley has been opened for traffic, ISPR said and added that telecom services has been restored in the quake-hit areas.
Ration and cooked food is being provided to the victims while doctors and paramedics are providing necessary medical care, read the statement.
