Earthquake struck northern Imran Khan , divided Kashmir region in October 2005 , claiming 80,000 lives . Khan recalled being overwhelmed by the sight of an entire town being reduced to rubble . Haitians : `` Their livelihoods disappeared overnight . They had nothing , no business , money , food '' The devastating 7.6 magnitude quake struck northern Pakistan and the divided Kashmir region in October 2005 , claiming the lives of almost 80,000 people , according to official estimates , and leaving millions homeless . The politician and former cricketer said Haitians must be supported in the longer term .
Earthquake struck northern Imran Khan , divided Kashmir region in October 2005 , claiming 80,000 lives . Khan recalled being overwhelmed by the sight of an entire town being reduced to rubble . Haitians : `` Their livelihoods disappeared overnight . They had nothing , no business , money , food '' The politician and former cricketer said Haitians must be supported in the longer term .