Earthquake jolts Pakistan!

A powerful earthquake that shook several areas of Pakistan on March 21 left at least 44 injured and nine dead in the northwest of the country.

The magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which occurred about 9:30 PM on Tuesday and lasted for more than 30 seconds, was felt more than 2,000 kilometers away in New Delhi, India, according to the United States Geological Survey. The aftershock followed was 6.5 magnitude felt in Islamabad.

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Since then, a lot of famous people have used their social media accounts to express their concern and support for the earthquake victims.

Celebrities pray for the victims

Singer Ali Zafar hoped everyone remained safe. “I hope everyone is okay. Prayers for all,” he tweets

“Earthquake! Oh God, please bless. Hope everyone is doing well,” tweeted seasoned performer Samina Peerzada.

Hamza Ali Abbasi used a verse from a religious text to describe the earthquake. While Iffat Omar, a former model, made fun of those who attribute earthquakes to women’s attire. Who was wearing jeans today, she enquired.

Bilal Ashraf posts,

The Shikwa crooner, Natasha Baig posts,

Mawra Hocane posts quranic verses from Surah Az-Zalzalah,

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