A powerful earthquake has killed at least 300 people and left many more injured in Afghanistan, according to the country’s supreme leader.
Pictures show landslides and ruined mud-built homes in eastern Paktika province, where rescuers are scrambling to treat the injured.
In remote areas, helicopters have been ferrying victims to hospitals.
Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada said hundreds of houses were destroyed and the death toll was likely to rise.
“Unfortunately 300…
