A moderate earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale struck the Sibi district in Balochistan, Pakistan, on an unspecified date. The earthquake’s epicenter was located 125 kilometers east of Sibi, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The seismic activity was also felt in Washuk and adjacent areas, where the intensity was recorded at 3.4 on the Richter scale.
Fortunately, there were no reports of any damage or casualties resulting from the earthquake. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership, led by Barrister Salman Akram Raja, has expressed its concern over the recent health issues faced by the party’s Chairman, Imran Khan.
Separately, the Sindh government has signed an agreement with the US Department of Agriculture to provide free meals and rations to over 200,000 students studying in 1,300 government primary schools across the province. The program, which is part of the McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program, will provide $80 million in financial assistance to the Sindh government.
In other news, the Islamabad High Court has ordered the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to review the potential weather situation in the country. The National Emergency Operations Centre in Islamabad has begun monitoring the weather situation for Ramadan.
In a separate development, the Lahore High Court has issued a written order on a petition seeking the return of the guarantee amount deposited by Maryam Nawaz in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case.
The PTI leadership has expressed concern over the recent health issues faced by Imran Khan, who is currently in prison. According to reports, Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi met for 30 minutes in a conference room, during which they discussed Imran’s health issues.
Additionally, the PTI leadership has accepted responsibility for the death of a woman in a traffic jam in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which was caused by the closure of roads. The Peshawar High Court has ordered the Inspector General of Police and the Chief Secretary of KP to immediately open the roads.
In Saudi Arabia, preparations have begun to sight the Ramadan moon, with a large gathering scheduled to take place at the Hazrat Sadr mosque to witness the moon’s appearance.
Meanwhile, the PTI leadership has submitted a three-page report on the facilities available at Adiala Jail for Imran Khan, which was presented to the Supreme Court.
