{"id":114748,"date":"2024-10-08T17:30:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T12:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=114748"},"modified":"2024-10-09T15:40:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T10:40:23","slug":"19th-anniversary-of-2005-earthquake-observed-as-national-disaster-awareness-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/kashmir-latest-news\/19th-anniversary-of-2005-earthquake-observed-as-national-disaster-awareness-day\/","title":{"rendered":"19th anniversary of 2005 Earthquake observed as national disaster awareness day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 :The 19th anniversary of the devastating October 8, 2005, earthquake is being observed today (Tuesday) across the country with solemnity, respect, and renewed commitment to disaster preparedness.<br \/>\nThe day is being observed as National Disaster Awareness Day to highlight the importance of preparedness and safety from natural disasters.<br \/>\nThe earthquake, which measured 7.6 on the Richter scale, left over 80,000 people dead and more than 100,000 injured, while causing widespread destruction to infrastructure across AJK, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and parts of northern Pakistan.<br \/>\nAcross the country, the day began with special prayers during Fajr at mosques for the departed souls.<\/p>\n<p>The AJK government has declared a gazetted holiday throughout the state in remembrance of the victims.<br \/>\nThe central ceremony to mark the anniversary is taking place in Muzaffarabad, the epicenter of the 2005 quake.<br \/>\nThe event is a tribute to the victims and a reminder of the deep-rooted solidarity between the people and government of Pakistan, as well as international NGOs and friendly countries that contributed immensely during the incident.<br \/>\nIn addition to the ceremony in Muzaffarabad, various events have been organized across AJK and Pakistan to raise awareness about disaster preparedness.<br \/>\nThese include awareness walks, seminars, and symposiums aimed at educating the public on precautionary measures to mitigate the impact of future natural disasters.<br \/>\nThese events are being attended by people from all walks of life, including social and political workers, lawyers, journalists, and business professionals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 :The 19th anniversary of the devastating October 8, 2005, earthquake is being observed today (Tuesday) across the country with solemnity, respect, and renewed commitment to disaster preparedness. 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