Nation remembers victims of October 8 earthquake on 14th anniversary
One minute silence was observed at all District Headquarters at 8:54 am.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The 14th anniversary to pay tributes to martyrs of catastrophic earthquake 2005 is being observed in Azad Kashmir today (Tuesday).
One minute silence was observed at all District Headquarters at 8:54 am. Main prayer ceremony was held at University Ground Muzaffarabad.
Quran Khwani, prayer ceremonies, documentaries show depicting events of miseries, pictorial exhibitions, awareness walks, candle vigils, seminars and speech contests are being held in all ten districts of the state.
In his messages, President Dr. Arif Alvi said that the observance of National Resilience Day is an occasion to evaluate and reiterate commitment at making greater preparedness to face natural calamities and by showing resolve for disaster risk reduction.
He said Pakistan observed the Day to express solidarity and sympathy with families affected by natural calamities.
The president also urged all the federal and provincial stakeholders to create synergies to ensure disaster risk reduction, preparedness, mitigation, and rehabilitation.
He further paid tribute to the people of Pakistan who had exhibited courage, selflessness, spirit of sacrifice and resilience in the face of catastrophes.
