Killer earthquake strikes Pakistan
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CNN PAKISTAN QUAKE
A Pakistani official says at least 150 people have died in an earthquake in a southwestern province.
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Published: October 29, 2008
Published: October 29, 2008
A Pakistani official says at least 150 people have died in an earthquake in a southwestern province.
Officials say the death toll will likely rise as rescuers reach remote villages.
Hundreds of people have been injured and some 15,000 people are homeless and need help.
The quake struck two hours before dawn today with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4. It was centered about 400 miles southwest of the capital, Islamabad.
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