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A 4.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Balochistan again.

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On Monday, a number of locations in Balochistan experienced 4.8-magnitude earthquakes once more.

Balochistan has seen earthquakes of various magnitudes in the past few days. When people in tremor-affected cities came out of their dwellings reciting Kalima Tayyaba, a wave of panic overcame them.

The earthquake’s center was located 76 kilometers east of Zhob and its depth was measured at 30 kilometers, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Center.

Several cities in the province of Balochistan were struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 on the Richter scale.

Late on Wednesday night, Khuzdar and the surrounding districts of the Balochistan province felt an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2.

Fearfully, people emerged from their houses and began reciting passages from the Holy Quran. There have been no reports of property damage or fatalities from the earthquake in any region of Khuzdar.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 43 kilometers, 72 kilometers northwest of Khuzdar, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, Islamabad.

It is important to note that Balochistan has already seen four earthquakes in the last 72 hours. On Tuesday and Wednesday, there were also earthquakes felt in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan. The earthquake’s epicenter lay to the southwest of Quetta.

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Statement from the chief meteorologist regarding the Karachi heatwave:

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“Currently, there is no possibility of a heatwave occurring in Karachi. However, the weather will continue to be hot for the next 10 days,” stated Sardar Sarfaraz. The chief meteorologist stated that the hot weather will be less intense due to a low level of humidity.

He informed that a Seabreeze is currently blowing in the city, reassuring that there is no cause for concern. Additionally, he mentioned that temperatures in Karachi will range from 36 to 38 degrees centigrade.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted that the country is likely to encounter three heatwaves in different cities within the next 25 days.

The advice warns that the occurrence of elevated atmospheric pressure would lead to heatwave conditions across the majority of the country, particularly in Punjab and Sindh, starting from May 21. Furthermore, it predicts a severe heatwave from May 23 to 27.

During the period from May 21 to 23, daytime temperatures in Sindh and Punjab are expected to be 4 to 6 degrees Celsius higher than the normal range. From May 23 to 27, temperatures are projected to be six to 8 degrees Celsius above the normal range.

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Pakistan and Turkey have reached an agreement to enhance their bilateral commerce to a total of $5 billion.

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The comprehension was achieved at high-level discussions between the two nations in Islamabad today.

The Pakistani delegation was represented by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, while the Turkish side was led by its Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

As per the statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the two parties assessed the advancements made in their collaborative efforts and shared their perspectives on regional and global issues that are of shared concern.

During a joint news conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar announced that the two countries had plans to convene the next session of the Pakistan Turkiye High Level Strategic Cooperation Council in the near future.

The deputy prime minister highlighted the longstanding history of collaboration between Pakistan and Turkey in the field of defence programmes.

Dar stated that they are currently engaged in multiple collaborative projects and are consistently providing mutual assistance to protect their territorial sovereignty and combat terrorism.

He stated that the two nations had consistently provided mutual assistance on fundamental matters and aided each other amid natural disasters.

Ishaq Dar expressed his appreciation to Turkiye for its unwavering and persistent assistance to the oppressed people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He affirmed that Pakistan will persist in supporting the rightful cause of the people of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Ishaq Dar stated that Pakistan and Turkiye are two distinct countries, however they share a common nationality. He stated that a deep and intimate tie between our two nations existed before the formation of Pakistan.

The Turkish Foreign Minister stated that Pakistan is a crucial ally, and our collaboration contributes to the maintenance of regional peace and security. He described this as an indomitable bond of friendship and brotherhood deeply embedded in the annals of history.

He stated that Turkiye supports Pakistan in their battle against terrorism.

The Turkish Foreign Minister characterised his meeting with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar as productive, stating that both parties have made a fundamental commitment to enhance their cooperation not only in commerce, but also in defence, investment, banking, research, and technology.

The two Foreign Ministers expressed profound apprehension regarding the state of affairs in Gaza. Their main focus was on achieving a lasting cessation of hostilities in Gaza and ensuring the delivery of essential aid to the Palestinian population.

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Additional Pakistani students evacuated from Bishkek, which has been affected by unrest.

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Engineer Amir Muqam, the Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, extended a warm welcome to the Pakistani students upon their arrival at Islamabad airport.

During a media interview, the minister stated that Prime Minister Shhebaz Sharif promptly implemented measures to safeguard Pakistani students following the tragedy, personally overseeing the situation.

Amir Muqam expressed his concern for the students’ welfare and assured that the government of Pakistan will offer comprehensive support to those who wish to come back to the nation.

The minister disclosed that additional flights will repatriate the students to their native country.

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has stated that the Pakistani government is maintaining regular communication with the administration of Kyrgyzstan to guarantee the secure repatriation of Pakistani students.

He addressed journalists at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore upon the arrival of the students returning from Kyrgyzstan.

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