Militants down arms to pitch in
KASHMIRI militants fighting Indian rule have allowed a temporary, unilateral ceasefire in parts of the disputed Himalayan region affected by the earthquake.
The United Jihad Council, a loose alliance of about 12 militant groups, also called on its fighters to help with relief activities in the region.
Council spokesman Saleem Hashmi declined to say how many of the alliance's fighters had been killed or affected by Saturday's 7.6-magnitude quake.
Kashmir lies at the heart of the rivalry between India and Pakistan. Tens of thousands have been killed in a 16-year-old Muslim insurgency in Indian-ruled Kashmir, which India says is backed by Pakistan. Pakistan denies the charge and says the revolt is indigenous.
However, relations have improved since the two countries launched a peace process early last year.