BEIJING, Nov. 29 (Xinhuanet) -- China is calling on its people and the international community to aid earthquake victims in Pakistan as the severe winter has come, according to a press conference held Tuesday by the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation.

    "Although great efforts have been made to help earthquake victims in the region, three fourths of them still have no access to any kind of aid," said Geng Hesun, vice secretary of the foundation.

    "The winter has come with subfreezing temperatures, so a second wave of death may be triggered if the victims cannot get enough tents, blankets and food," said Geng.

    The vice secretary urged people from all walks of life to provide aid for the quake victims.

    Naghmana A. Hashmi, minister of the Embassy of Pakistan in China, expressed sincere thanks to the Chinese government for its quick response and timely aid to the quake-jolted region.

    "This proves the ever-green friendship between Pakistan and China," said the minister.

    The earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale struck on October 8, leaving more than 86,000 dead and millions homeless in the Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

    The Disaster Relief Program Department of the China Foundation of Poverty Alleviation, at the invitation of the Islamic Relief Worldwide, conducted an investigation in the quake-hit region from November 16 to 17. Enditem