Heirs of quake victims get compensation cheques.

BAJAUR -- The provincial government gave away cheques of Rs500,000 each to the heirs of two victims of earthquake in Bajaur tribal district on Thursday.

According to a statement, the compensation cheques were given to the relatives of both victims at a ceremony held at the office of deputy commissioner.

The officials district administration and Provincial Disaster Management Authority attended the ceremony. The cheques were handed over to the heirs of quake victims by Deputy Commissioner Anwarul Haq.

Yar Khan, a resident of Lowi Sam in Khar tehsil, and Said Munir Khan, a resident of Sakarzi tehsil, were killed in the Tuesday earthquake.

The deputy commissioner said that the administration was determined to provide instant financial support to the victim families. 'The district administration is very concerned about the loss of two lives in the earthquake. This instant compensation from the provincial government is result of our strong recommendations,' he added.

The family members of both the victims thanked the provincial government and district administration for providing financial support to them promptly. They said that they were not expected to receive

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