Death toll expected to rise following Afghanistan quake

Over 1,000 killed, 1,600 injured as earthquake jolts Afghanistan

Search and rescue operations continue following the major quake in Paktika, Afghanistan Source: Getty / Anadolu Agency/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

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More than 1,000 are confirmed dead and about 1500 are reportedly injured in the 6.1 magnitude quake which struck near Khost in Paktika province.

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