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HELP FROM ABOVE: Pakistani soldiers sort through foreign aid packages dropped off by helicopter in the devastated town of Balakot. Although only 40km from the nearest army base, it took troops three days to reach Balakot; some survivors have blamed the government for not moving quickly enough to help in rescue efforts



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