Muzaffarabad: (RightNow) A severe earthquake struck Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 8, 2005. The earthquake claimed over 87,000 lives and injured thousands.

The earthquake measured 7.6 in magnitude and affected areas including Muzaffarabad, Bagh, and Neelum Valley. The epicenter was 95 kilometers from Islamabad.

As a result of the earthquake, millions of homes were destroyed, with Muzaffarabad being the hardest hit. The international community provided aid and financial assistance to the victims.

It is noteworthy that after the earthquake, the global community actively participated in the reconstruction of Azad Kashmir. The Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir expressed gratitude to the international community while remembering the sacrifices of the victims.

The Prime Minister of Pakistan also expressed solidarity with the victims and emphasized the use of modern technology to tackle future natural disasters.