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Freight train engine and 5 carriages derail in Mirpur Mathelo

Freight train engine and 5 carriages derail in Mirpur Mathelo

Mirpur Mathelo: The engine and five carriages of a freight train derailed near Mirpur Mathelo Railway Station. According to railway authorities, the incident occurred a short distance from Mirpur Mathelo Railway Station, where the engine and five carriages of the freight train came off the track. The railway track at the site was damaged, causing … Read more

Rehan Ahmed beat Pat Cummins to grab five Test wickets in young age

Rehan Ahmed five Test wickets

Rehan Ahmed took five wickets for 48 runs in Pakistan’s second innings. He beat out Australia’s Pat Cummins to become the youngest bowler to take five Test wickets. His father was born in Azad Kashmir, so he has Pakistani ancestry. Rehan Ahmed, a spin bowler for England, took five wickets in his first Test match … Read more

Rise and rise of Zaman Khan

zaman khan

Since the inception of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2016, it has become a norm that the tournament will give birth to a star every season that can rock the world stage. In the previous six seasons, almost at least one player went on to represent Pakistan after performing at the PSL in the … Read more

Bangladesh call up uncapped Shahriar for Afghanistan T20s

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Bangladesh on Tuesday included uncapped opening batsman Munim Shahriar in their 14-man Twenty20 squad for a two-match series against Afghanistan next month. Shahriar, 23, made 178 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 152 for Barishal in the recently-concluded Bangladesh Premier League T20 tournament. Test batsman Yasir Ali, yet to make his white-ball … Read more

8 October will spread the message of self-reliance: PM Imran

October

Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the nation has expressed the spirit of sacrifice in Earthquake 2005. According to the details, PM Imran Khan has sent a special statement in solidarity with the tragic earthquake that had happened on 5th October 2019. He said that he shares condolences with victims who have unfortunately lost their … Read more

PM visited quake-hit areas, meet the survivors of AJK earthquake

Rehabilitation package for quake affected people soon says PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Mirpur on Monday where he was briefed about the relief activities in the quake-hit region. The PM was in the US to attend the 74th UN General Assembly session when the tragedy occurred. The participants of the meeting held on Monday were informed about the relief measures being undertaken … Read more

PM Imran Khan arrives in Mirpur, Azad Kashmir to visit quake-hit areas

Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in Mirpur city of Azad Kashmir to visit the affected areas of earthquake. PM Imran Khan will inspect the affected areas via helicopter and he will be briefed on the rehabilitation measures adopted for the affected people. Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General M. Afzal visited the areas affected by earthquake … Read more

70% quake-hit homes not able to live in: Chairman NDMA

NDMA

Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant general Muhammad Afzal informed that 70% homes are not able to live in. Chairman Lieutenant General M. Afzal visited the areas affected by earthquake in Mirpur Kashmir. Chairman, while talking to the press, informed that over 5 thousand homes were affected due to devastating earthquake. All resources will … Read more

AJK earthquake casualties rose to 38: Chairman NDMA

Earthquake death toll reaches 37 as rescue efforts underway

The death toll from yesterday’s earthquake has rose to 38, with more than 500 injured so far as rescue activities are underway in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). While addressing a press conference in Muzaffarabad, Chairman Natural Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant General Muhammad Afzal confirmed that 38 people have died, while 579 people injured … Read more

Kashmir earthquake: Turkey offers support in rescue activities

Turkey has expressed grief over earthquake which jolted Azad Kashmir yesterday, and has offered assistance in rescue and relief activities to help the victims. Sources declared that Turk ambassador had contacted the president of Kashmir showing immense grief over the loss of lives and possessions, which occurred due to earthquake in Mirpur and other areas … Read more

Cricket stars appeal to help quake affectees wholeheartedly

Cricket stars appeals to help

Cricket stars have come out to help the earthquake affectees after the strong earthquake of 5.8 magnitude has brought disasters to different parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The national cricket stars also appealed nation to come forward to help the victims and they also reiterated their commitment to perform their role. All-rounder Mohammad … Read more

Earthquake aftershocks continue in AJK, Death toll rises to 30

Aftershocks

The death toll has risen to 30 in the quake-affected areas, whereas, locals have reported aftershocks in Azad Jammu & Kashmir after a magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit Azad Kashmir and areas in Punjab province yesterday. According to details, at least 30 people have lost their lives and more than 450 sustained severe injuries, who are … Read more

Focus will be on rescue operations for next two days: Chairman NDMA

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lt (gen) Mohammad Afzal said the concerned departments will focus on rescue operations for next two days after magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolted several parts of Azad Kashmir, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, the NDMA chairman said the authorities’ main focus will be on … Read more

CM Punjab directs PDMA officials to stay alert

CM Punjab directs PDMA officials to stay alert

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Tuesday, while directing the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to stay alert to deal with the expected aftershocks. The chief minister directed Jhelum deputy commissioner to reach Mirpur city and remain in contact with the district administration for extending maximum help to the affectees. On the direction of … Read more

Islamabad, surrounding areas jolted by earthquake

Islamabad Earthquake

Islamabad and surrounding area have reportedly been jolted by an earthquake on Monday. According to details, Nowshehra Darkan and Sialkot have also been shook by the earthquake of magnitude 5 and a depth of 12 kilometers, heading from the border area of Kashimir. Mirpur, Azad Kashmir, Murree, Jhelum, Chakwal, Talagang and Abbotabad have also been … Read more