Nation stands united after tragic earthquake: Firdous.

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Wednesday that the nation stood united after the tragic earthquake and all should take part in relief and rehabilitation work for the victims of Tuesday's earthquake.

Talking to media persons after inquiring about the health of injured in Mirpur Divisional Hospital, she said if required, the victims would be shifted to hospitals of other cities to ensure provision of best possible medical treatment.

She said nation would support the victims above political divides as it was national issue.

She shared that she came to Mirpur on the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan which was a message that Pakistan always supported Kashmiris at any difficult time.

SAPM said people of Pakistan and Kashmir, after 2005 earthquake, showed great character and rendered helping hand in relief and rehabilitation activities.

Dr Firdous said Pakistan Army was in the forefront of rescue operation, whereas Azad Jammu and Kashmir government, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and civil society also played proactive role for serving people.

She said 24 deaths have been confirmed whereas about 500 injured persons have been treated in the Mirpur Divisional...