Pakistan said on Monday up to 40 000 people are feared dead in the weekend earthquake, as frustration over the slow rescue effort turned to anger and scattered looting. In many places, people dug with their bare hands in an often futile attempt to reach friends and relatives trapped in the rubble.

Tourism remains a key component of the South African economy, despite the turbulence and uncertainty over the past four years.

Pakistan said on Monday up to 40 000 people are feared dead in the weekend earthquake, as frustration over the slow rescue effort turned to anger and scattered looting. In many places, people dug with their bare hands in an often futile attempt to reach friends and relatives trapped in the rubble.

Tourism remains a key component of the South African economy, despite the turbulence and uncertainty over the past four years.