The 11th Anniversary of devastating Earthquake 2005 is being observed throughout Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
The day dawned with special prayers for integrity and prosperity of Pakistan and early liberation of Indian occupied Kashmir.
Fateh Khawani and Quran Khawni are being offered for thousands of martyrs who lost their lives in this catastrophe in Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Collective prayers are being held in all the quake-hit districts of Azad Kashmir.
One minute silence was observed at 08:53 this morning.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir flag is flying at half-mast on all public buildings of the state to mark the anniversary.
Functions and seminars are being held all over the State to pay tributes to the Pakistan Armed Forces, people and government of Pakistan, international community and donor agencies for their unprecedented and generous contribution for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction activities in the quake stricken areas of Azad Kashmir.
All the three radio stations of Azad Kashmir are airing special programmes to mark the day.
In his message on the occasion, Minister for Kashmir Affairs Barjees Tahir said PML-N led government is committed to complete the infrastructural development projects in quake-hit areas of Kashmir.
He said federal government in collaboration with state government is ensuring quality in road and building projects to avoid natural calamities. (APP)
