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South Asia quake victims honoured South Asia quake victims honoured
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People in South Asia are marking the first anniversary of a devastating earthquake which killed 75,000 people.People in South Asia are marking the first anniversary of a devastating earthquake which killed 75,000 people.
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf led a wreath laying ceremony at the time the 7.6 magnitude tremor struck, followed by a minute's silence.Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf led a wreath laying ceremony at the time the 7.6 magnitude tremor struck, followed by a minute's silence.
The quake's effects are still being felt - most of the 6,000 schools destroyed have not been rebuilt and children are still studying outside.The quake's effects are still being felt - most of the 6,000 schools destroyed have not been rebuilt and children are still studying outside.
In Islamabad survivors have protested over the alleged theft of relief funds.In Islamabad survivors have protested over the alleged theft of relief funds.
'No longer afraid''No longer afraid'
In Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, an overnight vigil was held to remember those who died in the collapse of a 10-story apartment building in the city, the Margalla Towers.In Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, an overnight vigil was held to remember those who died in the collapse of a 10-story apartment building in the city, the Margalla Towers.
Among those attending the vigil was resident Muhammad Omer, who said he was rescued from the rubble after 26 hours.Among those attending the vigil was resident Muhammad Omer, who said he was rescued from the rubble after 26 hours.
"We are here to commemorate and console the loved ones of the deceased and pray for the deceased," he said."We are here to commemorate and console the loved ones of the deceased and pray for the deceased," he said.
In the city of Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir and one of the worst affected areas, Gen Musharraf led a solemn wreath laying ceremony at 0852 (0352 GMT), the same minute the earthquake struck on 8 October 2005.In the city of Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir and one of the worst affected areas, Gen Musharraf led a solemn wreath laying ceremony at 0852 (0352 GMT), the same minute the earthquake struck on 8 October 2005.
Sirens were sounded and then a minute's silence was observed and prayers were said.Sirens were sounded and then a minute's silence was observed and prayers were said.
The tremor occurred as the school day was beginning - 18,000 children died in schools alone, yet more were killed at home.The tremor occurred as the school day was beginning - 18,000 children died in schools alone, yet more were killed at home.
The BBC's Barbara Plett has visited the area and found that children are still being taught in tents and in the open air.The BBC's Barbara Plett has visited the area and found that children are still being taught in tents and in the open air.
HAVE YOUR SAY The survivors are destroyed both mentally and physically Maryam Shahbaz, Sialkot Send us your comments Listen to survivors stories In one mountain village in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, where 49 children died, students told our correspondent that they are no longer afraid to go back into school thanks to encouragement from their teachers - although a school has yet to be built. HAVE YOUR SAY The survivors are destroyed both mentally and physically Maryam Shahbaz, Sialkot Send us your comments Listen to survivors stories href="/1/hi/world/south_asia/4801855.stm" class="">Pakistan press reaction In one mountain village in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, where 49 children died, students told our correspondent that they are no longer afraid to go back into school thanks to encouragement from their teachers - although a school has yet to be built.
Embezzlement claimsEmbezzlement claims
One year on, about 400,000 people face a second winter without permanent shelter in the mountains and valleys of northern Pakistan, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.One year on, about 400,000 people face a second winter without permanent shelter in the mountains and valleys of northern Pakistan, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Reconstruction efforts have been tainted by accusations that funds have been misused and that some United Nations relief money was channelled through charities associated with extremist jihadi groups.Reconstruction efforts have been tainted by accusations that funds have been misused and that some United Nations relief money was channelled through charities associated with extremist jihadi groups.
The Red Cross says 400,000 people have no permanent shelterOn Saturday about 1,000 survivors protested in Islamabad, accusing officials of embezzling relief funds.The Red Cross says 400,000 people have no permanent shelterOn Saturday about 1,000 survivors protested in Islamabad, accusing officials of embezzling relief funds.
Gen Musharraf has dismissed the criticisms and said that basic facilities will be provided to everyone affected by the quake.Gen Musharraf has dismissed the criticisms and said that basic facilities will be provided to everyone affected by the quake.
He said 80% of reconstruction work would be finished over the next three years.He said 80% of reconstruction work would be finished over the next three years.
The epicentre was located 80km (50 miles) north-east of Islamabad but was felt across South Asia, from Afghanistan to western Bangladesh.The epicentre was located 80km (50 miles) north-east of Islamabad but was felt across South Asia, from Afghanistan to western Bangladesh.
Much of Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir was destroyed.Much of Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir was destroyed.
Dozens of remote communities across the Himalayan region were badly damaged and roads and communications were wiped out.Dozens of remote communities across the Himalayan region were badly damaged and roads and communications were wiped out.
Pledges of $5.4bn were made by the international community - money and supplies were urgently required as survivors faced the imminent onset of the Himalayan winter.Pledges of $5.4bn were made by the international community - money and supplies were urgently required as survivors faced the imminent onset of the Himalayan winter.