The worst disaster to ever hit the mountainous area of Kashmir - an earth quake of magnitude 7.4 on Richter scale has devastated the region. Both Indian Kashmir and Pak Occupied Kashmir have been badly hit. Download a map of the region describing the epicenter of the earthquake (pdf document).

Around 300 killed in Indian Kashmir. Army has launched a huge search and rescue and relief operation.
Around 18000 killed in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, and Pakistan. Leaders from all around the world have offered assistance.

Donations to support Pakistan relief efforts should be sent to the

Cheques should be made payable to the President’s Relief Fund. All donations made by the community organizations and individuals will be announced on the Embassy’s website.

To help in Indian relief operations with funds, please send a check or money order to:

Donors can also wire transfer to “Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund” account that has been set up by the Embassy.

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