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4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Swat and surrounding areas

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4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Swat and surrounding areas

SWAT: A moderate earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale jolted Swat and nearby regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre. The tremors, which originated at a depth of 50 kilometers with the epicenter located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, were felt across Swat and adjoining areas, … Read more

4.2 magnitude earthquake hit Swat, no loss reported

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4.2 magnitude earthquake hit Swat, no loss reported

Swat: Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Swat and nearby areas, including Mingora and Buner, on Thursday morning, causing panic among residents. People rushed out of their homes and buildings in fear as the ground shook for several seconds. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter … Read more

KP reports Rs 10.5b loss to infrastructure in recent rains

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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has released details of damage caused to the province’s communication infrastructure by floods and landslides during recent rains. According to the damage assessment report covering the period from August 15 to August 22, at least 331 roads sustained damage at 336 locations, affecting a total stretch of 493 kilometers. Of … Read more

KP on alert as risk of Glacial lake outburst rises

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PESHAWAR:  The authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have issued an alert over the increasing threat of Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in several northern districts. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), rising temperatures have raised the risk of Glacial lake bursts in mountainous regions. District administrations in Chitral, Upper and Lower Dir, Swat, and … Read more

Swat welcomes over 416,000 tourists during eid break

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Over 416,000 tourists flock to Swat during Eid holidays

During the Eid holidays, the beautiful Swat Valley became a popular spot for tourists, with over 416,000 people visiting from across the country and abroad. Even after the holidays ended, many visitors stayed behind to enjoy the area’s famous places like Kalam, Malam Jabba, Fizagat, Bahrain, and Mahodand Lake, which helped local businesses, especially in … Read more

Earthquake tremors felt in Swat, adjoining areas

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PESHAWAR: Earthquake termers were felt in the Swat area of ​​Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, due to which fear and panic has spread among the citizens.

According to the details, earthquake shocks have been felt in Mingora city and its surroundings, people came out of their houses reciting Kalima e Tayyaba in fear.

The National Seismological Monitoring Center(NSMC) the magnitude of the earthquake was 4.5 on the Richter scale, while the depth of the earthquake was 151 kilometers.

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Drizzle, strong winds expected in Karachi today: PMD

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Drizzle in Karachi

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that there will be drizzle and strong winds in the city of Karachi today. The PMD further predicts that there is a possibility of rain and snowfall in the mountains today in Islamabad, Potohar region, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, North Balochistan, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Apart from this, various areas … Read more

Earthquake tremors hit Peshawar, surrounding areas

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Earthquake in Peshawar

Earthquake tremors were felt in other cities, including Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, after which panic spread among the citizens. The sources have revealed that earthquake shocks have been felt in Malakand, Chitral, Dir Bala, Swat, and surrounding areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Due to the tremors of the earthquake, a large number of citizens came … Read more

Nomination papers of Murad Saeed from NA constituencies rejected

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Murad Saeed
  • Murad Saeed’s lawyers submitted his nomination papers.
  • Murad Saeed’s nomination papers rejected from both constituencies.
  • He is proclaimed offender and wanted in several cases.

SWAT: The nomination papers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former member of the National Assembly Murad Saeed from NA-2 and NA-4 constituencies were rejected.

It should be noted that Murad Saeed’s lawyers submitted his nomination papers from two National Assembly constituencies of Swat.

Sources say that Murad Saeed’s nomination papers have been rejected from both constituencies.

According to the sources, objections have been raised on the nomination of Murad Saeed’s papers that, he is proclaimed offender and wanted in several cases.

Earlier, the National Database & Registration Authority(NADRA) had blocked the identity cards of 18 advertisers involved in the May 9 incidents, including Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Murad Saeed, Azam Swati, and Hamad Azhar, at the request of the police for not appearing in the anti-terrorism court.

The names of the accused persons have also been included in the no-fly list.

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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake jolts parts of KP

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  • The earthquake tremors were felt in Swat and Mingora.
  • The tremors were also felt in LOwer Dir  and Upper Dir.
  • No loss of life or damage to property was reported from KP.

PESHAWAR:  Earthquake tremors of 4.9 magnitude hit various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on early morning of Tuesday.

According to the seismological center, the earthquake tremors were felt in Swat, Mingora, Lower Dir, Upper Dir and adjoining areas.

People came out of their houses in fear by reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba.

However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported from any part of KP as per the initial reports.

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Earthquake tremors felt in Swat, adjoining areas 

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Earthquake
  • Seismological Center sad magnitude of earthquake was 5.2.
  • People came out of their houses to recite Kalma Tayyaba.
  • The earthquake tremors caused panic among people.

SWAT: Earthquake tremors were felt in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa area of Swat, Mingora, and its surrounding areas, causing panic among people.

At the time of the earthquake, people came out of their houses to recite Kalma Tayyaba. According to the Seismological Center, the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.2.

It should be noted that severe earthquake tremors were felt in different areas of Karachi last month. Because of this fear and panic spread among the citizens.

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in the Quaidabad area of ​​Karachi and its surroundings, while earthquake tremors were also felt in different areas of Malir.

Earthquake tremors were also felt in Shah Latif Town, Bhines Colony, Sherpao Colony, Landhi, Muzaffarabad Colony, Muslimabad Colony, Gulshan e Hadeed, Steel Town, and surrounding areas.

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Parts of KP hit by 5.1 magnitude earthquake

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KP earthquake

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake jolted several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday morning. Tectonic movements were felt in Peshawar, Swat, Attock and their adjoining areas. While severe quake shocks were experienced in Nowshera, Landi Kotal Mingora and their surrounding areas. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the depth of the quake was 184km … Read more

Two dead, 120 injured due to earthquake in Swat

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  • Emergency has been declared in Saidu Sharif Hospital
  • 40 injured belonged to Shangla District out of total
  • There were reports of roof collapses in Swabi, Lower Dir

SWAT: As many as 120 people were reportedly injured due to the massive earthquake in Swat Valley and adjoining areas, BOL News reported.

The district administration has declared an emergency at Saidu Sharif Hospital as the injured were brought from different parts of the district.

Sources said more than 120 injured people, including children and women, were shifted o Saidu Sharif Hospital. At least 40 injured belonged to Shangla District.

There were reports of roof collapses in Swabi, Chitral, and Lower Dir. A girl died after a wall collapsed in Madeen, Swat Valley.

Rescue officials said the roof of a house collapsed in Sheikh Jana area while eight students were brought to Saidu Sharif hospital in an unconscious state.

In Swabi, five people, including a woman and three children, were injured due to the roof collapse and were shifted to hospital. The injured women are being shifted to Saidu Sharif Hospital

Strong tremors of the earthquake of 6.8 magnitude have been felt in different cities of the country including parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan,

The quake was felt in Peshawar, Kohat, Swabi, Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Lahore. Apart from this, earthquake tremors were also felt in Bahawalpur, Lodhran, Dera Ghazi Khan, Mianwali, Khanewal, Toba Tek Singh, Parahhinar, and Karak.

Earthquake tremors were also felt in Skardu and Chilas. Frightened people came out of their houses reciting Kalima Tayyaba.

The seismological center said that the epicentre of the earthquake was the border area of ​​Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan.

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Pakistan Army distributes winter items in Swat, Chitral

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Pakistan Army provides winter items in Chitral, Swat Valley It distributed warm clothes, blankets, and quilts More than 4000 families have been provided winter items PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Army is at forefront of helping citizens as a severe winter grips various parts of the country. Despite the extreme weather conditions, the armed forces stepped out … Read more

Clouded leopard who escaped at Dallas Zoo is found

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Clouded leopard

Missing clouded leopard was discovered safe. Teams were able to safely catch her. Police initially deployed a SWAT team to the zoo. After escaping from her Dallas Zoo enclosure hours earlier, a missing clouded leopard was discovered safe and sound on Friday afternoon, according to zoo authorities. The zoo stated that the clouded leopard, named … Read more

NA lawmakers raise alarm on Swat situation

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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday raised concern over the worsening situation in Swat where protests have been held over the resurgence of militants. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called on lawmakers to sit together on the situation in Swat. He recalled that a similar situation in Swat over 12 years ago when concerns were raised … Read more

Terrorists kill van driver, 4 school children injured in Swat

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Armed men ambushed a school van in the beautiful valley of Swat on Monday, killing the driver and injuring four school children
  • Armed men killed a van driver and injured four children in Swat
  • Terrorists opened fire on a school van in Swat’s Char Bagh, killing the driver and injuring four children, police
  • All Swat Private School Association gave an ultimatum of 24 hours to the authorities of the city to arrest terrorist
  • In Swat, we will not accept terror incidents, the family of the van driver said

SWAT: Armed men ambushed a school van in the beautiful valley of Swat on Monday, killing the driver and injuring four school children, BOL news reported.

According to authorities, terrorists opened fire on a school van in Swat’s Char Bagh, killing the driver and injuring four children.

The terrorists, according to authorities, were aiming for the driver of the school van, who was slain, and 10-11 children were inside the van at the time of the incident.

The police also stated that the attack injured four youngsters, who were riding in the front seat with the driver and are not at any kind of risk.

When the incident was reported, two youngsters were said to have been hurt. The other child, who was injured, had fallen unconscious following the gunshot after seeing blood on the crime scene.

According to the police, a search operation is underway in the region.

Following the incident, the van driver’s relatives and school teachers mounted a demonstration, requesting that efforts be taken to restore peace in the region. They urged the government to bring the perpetrators of the act to justice. “In Swat, we will not accept terror incidents,” they warned.

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Security situation under control in Swat, Senate committee told

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ISLAMABAD: The Senate’s Defence Committee was assured that the law and order situation was under control in Swat after law enforcement agencies launched strict action against hostile elements. The committee, which met under the chairmanship of Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, received a comprehensive briefing on the security situation in Swat over the reported resurgence of … Read more

COAS Bajwa visits Swat to review flood operations

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Swat

PESHAWAR: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited flood hit areas of Swat, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. According to the military’s press wing, COAS Bajwa met people including women, children and elders who were rescued today by Army aviation helicopters from Kumrat Valley and Kalaam to Kanju. The army chief spent … Read more

Pakistan Army dismisses presence of TTP militants in Swat

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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army has strongly denied “grossly exaggerated” and “misleading” reports about the presence of outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Swat region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said required measures were in place by all law enforcement agencies (LEAs) for the safety and security of people of adjoining areas of … Read more

Neelam Muneer shares her breathtaking pictures from Swat

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Neelam Muneer

Neelam Muneer is a well-known and beautiful Pakistani actress who is regarded as one of the country’s best leading ladies. With her attractive appearance and endearing attitude, the diva once again garnered a great deal of fan love and respect. She has so far appeared in a number of successful drama serials and movies.

The Pyar Deewangi Hai actress was recently seen taking a trip to Swat. Neelam posted some gorgeous images from her trip to Swat on her Instagram page. It appears that the actress is enjoying some alone time while discovering Pakistan’s natural beauty. The most recent fascinating images that Neelam uploaded had her fans drooling at the splendor of nature.

Let’s have a look at the photos!

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PTI candidate defeats ANP in PK-7 Swat by-polls

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Bypolls were held on PK-7 Swat constituency.

SWAT: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Haji Fazl Mulla has won the by-polls for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly seat PK-7 Swat. According to unofficial results from all 124 polling stations, Mulla secured 17,395 votes. He was followed by Awami National Party (ANP) candidate Hussain Ahmed who has secured 14,604 votes. ANP’s Husain Ahmed is supported by PPP, … Read more

PTI candidate leads PK-7 Swat by-polls

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Bypolls were held on PK-7 Swat constituency.

SWAT: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Haji Fazl Mulla is leading the by-polls for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly seat PK-7 Swat. According to unofficial results from 113 polling stations out of 124, Mulla is leading the count with 15,401 votes. He is closely followed by Awami National Party (ANP) candidate Hussain Ahmed who has secured 13,302 votes. … Read more

High fuel prices taking toll on marble industry

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KARACHI: The recent hike in the power tariff under the head of fuel price adjustment is forcing the marble industry of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to halt its production. The Buner Marble Association (BMA) on February 1, announced to go on a strike, demanding withdrawal of the additional taxes and fuel price adjustment charges in the power … Read more

PM Imran shares video of newly discovered skiing spot in Swat

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PM Imran shares video of newly discovered skiing spot in Swat

SWAT: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday shared a video of a newly discovered skiing spot situated in Gabin Jabba, Swat. While sharing a video on Twitter, the Premier expressed hope that the children learning to ski in Swat will make Pakistan competitive in the winter Olympics. “This is a newly discovered skiing area in … Read more

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