Earthquake in Pakistan Details On October 8, 2005, Pakistan’s northern areas and Azad Kashmir were struck by series of devastating jolts of Earthquake measuring a severe 7.6 on the Richter scale. Instantly thousands died and houses shattered, men, women and children buried alive under the fallen debris, many crying desperately from below the rubble to be saved while still clinging to life. UN officials call it a calamity larger than the Tsunami that hit last year in the Indian Ocean. According to official estimates losses in life and property consists of Quake death toll: 86,000, Serious injured: 70,000, Homeless: 3.3 million. MKR Foundation’s Pukaar responding to this massive humanitarian crisis mobilized its resources once again and organized a campaign for collecting relief goods through its well-knit network. Effective appeals are being made through publications of the Jang Group and Geo TV. Pukaar till date through its continuing efforts has been able to distribute goods worth several million rupees among the calamity stricken people. More than 500 volunteers are engaged in collecting relief items and cash round-the-clock in cities, towns, and villages all over the country. Till date MKRF-Pukaar has distributed 323 truck loads of relief goods to the main affected areas.