As more bodies are recovered, the count is expected to reach 50,000. One of the most powerful earthquakes in recent times at almost 8.00 on Richter scale.

The Askari Bank has launched two accounts in the name of the Chinese embassy here in Islamabad, in Pak Rupees and U.S dollars.

Please donate to these accounts generously and prove the binding spiritual relationship between the peoples of the two great nations, China and Pakistan.

ACCOUNT TITLE:          Embassy of the People’s Republic of China ACCOUNT NUMBER     [US Dollars]  080213018223                                              [Pk Rupees]  00080101040785 BANK ADDRESS:           Askari Bank Ltd                                              Jinnah Avenue                                              Blue Area, Islamabad BRANCH CODE:             0008