Earthquake of 6.8 magnitude flattens many houses in Awaran

Staff ReportKARACHI: Many more houses have reportedly collapsed after a powerful earthquake again jolted parts of Balochistan and Sindh on Saturday. Today's earthquake was second this week following Tuesday’s devastating earthquake in which over 650 people have died.According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the new quake was 96 km north-east of Awaran district of Balochistan.According to reports reaching here, many houses have flattened in Mashkay town of Awaran district. – SAMAA