15th anniversary of devastating earthquake being observed today

Islamabad, Oct. 07 (Online): The 15th anniversary of the devastating earthquake of 2005 is being observed today Thursday. Different organizations have arranged functions to mark the day.

It was 8 October 2005, when an earthquake of seven point six intensity struck the country causing widespread human and material losses in Hazara division and Azad Jammu & Kashmir.  A ceremony will also be organized in Balakot to observe the day. One minute’s silence will also be observed on the occasion.