NWFP and Punjab Jolted by Earthquake

The epicenter reported to be in Afghanistan Hindu Kush areas.

Met Office said the intensity of the quake was 6.7 at Richter scale. Reports from more than two dozens cities said that scare gripped entire Punjab, Islamabad, Azad Jammu Kashmir, Mansehra, Swat Peshawar and Gilgit, Kaghan and Balakot.

These were the sever jolts after October 8, deadly earthquake. Thousands of people ran out of their houses for safety in minus degree centigrade.

Reports said jolts were also felt in New Delhi, Chandigarh, Amritsar and Occupied Kashmir.

Several roads which were cleared after extreme efforts during last two months were again being blocked due to massive landsliding.