गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Nepal condoles loss of lives due to earthquake in Afghanistan Nepal Nepal condoles loss of lives due to earthquake in Afghanistan KathmanduPati June 23, 2022 File photo KATHMANDU – The government has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to an earthquake in Afghanistan on Wednesday. It is reported to have killed more than 1,000 people. “Nepal is deeply saddened by tragic loss of lives due to devastating earthquake in Afghanistan. We extend deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wish for speedy recovery of the injured. Nepali people stand in solidarity with people of Afghanistan at this difficult hour,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs twitted today. The magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck south-east part of Afghanistan early on Wednesday about 44 km from the city of Khost and tremors were felt as far away as Pakistan and India. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Weather update: Chances of storm at some places of Koshi… Bajhang by-election: Construction of Taklakot Road is common election agenda… Minister Bhandari stresses curriculum containing information on earthquake Three killed in a road accident Fire destroys seven houses, loss of property worth Rs 5.4… One dies, four receive injury in tractor accident Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident4 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar5 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million6 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities7 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system8 TRENDING Now more than ever, support the IT sector Why US Indo-Pacific strategy will fail Nepal-India petroleum pipeline saves over a billion rupees in transportation related costs Who will become new Foreign Secretary after Bairagi’s appointment as Chief Secretary? Nepal Army vows to complete Kathmandu-Terai Fast Track project in time Bill Gates applauds Nepal for tackling stunting Over 45 thousand Nepalis repatriated home from abroad President Bhandari inaugurates restored Rani Pokhari five years after earthquake