PESHAWAR: Stranded people

Published November 7, 2002

PESHAWAR, Nov 6: Chairman, PPP (Sherpao) and MNA-elect, Aftab Sherpao, has expressed concern over devastation caused by the recent earthquake in the Northern Areas.

In a press statement issued here on Wednesday, the PPP (S) chairman expressed sympathy for the families of the 12 people killed and the many who were injured and left homeless by the quake.

He said the government should take steps to rescuing tourists who have been stranded in the worst hit areas.—Bureau

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