Pakistan

Epicentre located 100km south of Karachi, depth 10km. Karachi: Residents across several areas of Karachi felt 4 magnitude earthquake tremors on Friday, people in many neighborhoods reported feeling the jolts. Tremors felt in different areas of Karachi. People in nearby areas including Landhi, Khurramabad, Malir, and Korangi reported feeling the shaking, which caused concern among residents for a short time. …

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a new western weather system is expected to bring pleasant weather conditions and possible rainfall in parts of the country, including Karachi, around the time of Eid-ul-Fitr. The PMD stated that western winds are likely to start affecting the southern parts of the country from March 16 which may result in rainfall in …

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The drones were neutralised using electronic countermeasures before they could cause any significant damage. ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said security forces have successfully intercepted and shot down two drones allegedly operated by Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, commonly referred to by the government as “Fitna al-Khawarij.” According to the ministry, the drones were neutralised using electronic countermeasures before they could cause …

The Foreign Office said Pakistan strongly denounces the sealing of the mosque and the prevention of worshippers. ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Friday strongly condemned the continued closure of the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar in Srinagar on the last Friday of Ramadan, urging the international community to take notice of the situation. In a statement, the Foreign Office said …

Several European countries are engaging in discussions with Tehran to secure guarantees that their ships can transit the key maritime corridor safely. Paris/London: France and Italy have reportedly contacted Iran to ensure the safe passage of their commercial vessels through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. According to a report by the Financial Times, several European countries are engaging in …

The device, developed by Borui Kang Medical Technology, is intended to assist patients in regaining movement. BEIJING: China has officially approved the launch of a brain-computer interface (BCI) system designed to help restore hand movement in people with paralysis, marking the first successful approval of a BCI device for commercial use in the country. The device, developed by Borui Kang …

In pursuit of the revised 243-run target, Bangladesh struggled against Pakistan’s bowling attack and were dismissed for 114. DHAKA: The Pakistan national cricket team defeated the Bangladesh national cricket team by 128 runs under the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method in the second One Day International to level the three-match series 1–1. Playing under the captaincy of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan were bowled …

DHAKA: Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz came under criticism for a controversial run-out during the second One Day International between Pakistan national cricket team and Bangladesh national cricket team in Dhaka. The unusual incident occurred in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings. Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan delivered a ball which Mohammad Rizwan defended straight back toward the bowler. The ball struck …

In a statement, the prime minister said the decision was taken to reduce the financial burden on the common man. ISLAMABAD:  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government will not increase petroleum prices despite rising oil rates in the global market. In a statement, the prime minister said the decision was taken to reduce the financial burden on …