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A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit the city of Shadadkot in Sindh, Pakistan, and its surrounding areas on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Meteorological Department, the tremors were felt at 12:36 PM. The Seismological Center recorded the earthquake’s intensity at 5.2 and its depth at 12 kilometers. The earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 74 kilometers north-west of Shadadkot city. Fortunately, there are no reports of any casualties or damage caused by the earthquake.
In other news, a high-level delegation from the government is expected to meet with Balochistan Chief Minister Mahmood Khan Achakzai to discuss the ongoing political crisis. Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif is also expected to meet with the Prime Minister to discuss the current situation.
Pakistan Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed has questioned Israeli National Security Advisor Yakov Amidror about the IAEA’s recent report. Meanwhile, foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan are scheduled to meet in Islamabad to discuss regional issues.
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has announced that there is sufficient gas in the system, and there is no shortage. However, the Ministry of Energy has directed women medical officers and 5 PGs to submit their reports to the headquarters, and two nurses and one worker involved in the video case have been suspended.
Iran has granted special permission to two Pakistani ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of Commerce has announced that land routes will be used to export goods to Iran, Azerbaijan, and Central Asian countries.
The government has urged citizens to conserve energy from 8 PM to 9 PM to reduce power consumption. Energy Minister Murad Ali Shah has appealed to the public to show love for the earth by using essential appliances and candles.
US Special Representative for the Middle East, Steven Stevanko, has said that negotiations with Iran may start this week. The spokesman for the Governor of Sindh has announced that a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh will be imposed on those who violate fishing laws, and a fine of Rs 50,000 will be imposed on those who run a processing plant or factory without a license.
In a tragic incident, a 42-year-old man from the Garden area of Karachi has lost his life due to a dog bite. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi have held a telephonic conversation to discuss the current situation in the region and efforts to maintain peace.
An investigation officer has said that the accused was acquitted in the investigation, and he has assured that terrorism will be eradicated from the country at all costs. Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court, Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, has appealed to all citizens to unite to protect the environment, saying that climate change is a serious challenge and collective action is necessary.
In Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, gas pressure has been extremely low during breakfast and dinner hours. A French channel has exposed a highly organized and ongoing misinformation campaign against Pakistan. The Ministry of Commerce has announced that land routes will be used to export goods to Iran, Azerbaijan, and Central Asian countries.
Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan are scheduled to meet in Islamabad to discuss regional issues. Women medical officers and 5 PGs have been suspended, and two nurses and one worker involved in the video case have also been suspended. The US has sent its third naval fleet to the Middle East to prepare for war with Iran.
Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has released a statement regarding the recent news about his sister.
