ISLAMABAD, Oct 16: The death toll in the Margalla tower collapse rose to 57 as some more bodies were recovered from the debris on Sunday. According to Deputy Commissioner Office, at least 57 bodies have been found from the debris of Margalla Tower building.

It may be mentioned that at least 24 persons have still been reported missing by their relatives and friends to the local administration.—APP

A Reporter adds: Over 170 earthquake injured persons were operated upon at the Rawalpindi General Hospital and most of them were being shifted to nearby cities due to lack of space in the hospital.

Hundreds of injured shifted to the hospital after the deadly earthquake in northern Pakistan were satisfied by the available treatment at the hospital.