Rescue workers are scrambling to save people and the Taliban is calling for international help. So how are the impacts of a severe earthquake in Afghanistan set to stretch resources in a country already grappling with humanitarian crises.

More than 800 people have been killed and almost 3,000 injured, with thousands more affected by the six magnitude quake. 

We head to the country to hear what its like on the ground. 

Then, China has been hosting the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation with a number of world leaders attending — including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Back home, the federal government has passed its adjustments to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme, lowering the cost of prescription medicines. 

And dozens of small screen personalities and media executives are in Canberra today lobbying for more support for free-to-air television from the Albanese government.

Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.