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Turkey Trembles: 5.1 Earthquake Strikes with Force

Turkey Trembles: 5.1 Earthquake Strikes with Force

NW Turkey hit by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake on Monday. Residents fled into the streets in fear. No immediate reports of injuries or damage. On Monday, northwest Turkey experienced a moderately strong earthquake, prompting people to flee into the streets out of fear. Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The … Read more

Kylian Mbappe pledged to do his best to help earthquake victims in Turkey

Kylian Mbappe earthquake

Kylian Mbappe is the French football star for PSG. He pledged to do everything he could to help earthquake victims in Turkey. He posted Turkish flag and prayer emojis for Türkiye on twitter. Kylian Mbappe, the French football star for Paris Saint-Germain, pledged on Wednesday to do everything he could to help earthquake victims in … Read more

Southern Turkey struck by 6.4 magnitude earthquake again: See video

Southern Turkey

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck southern Turkey. just weeks after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake killed over 44,000 people. It is unknown how much damage it has caused or whether any casualties have occurred.   A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck southern Turkey, just weeks after a deadly quake wreaked havoc on the region. The tremor … Read more

77-year-old woman rescued more than week after Turkey earthquake

old woman rescued

Rescuers are still pulling people from the rubble of a powerful earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Two brothers, two men, and a woman were also rescued on Tuesday. Freezing temperatures in the earthquake zone may be extending survival times.   Rescuers were still pulling people from the rubble more than nine days after a powerful … Read more

Turkey rescuers claims that, they still heard the painful voice inside the rubble

Turkey rescuers

Rescue teams in Turkey claim they are still hearing voices from under the wreckage. Rescuers were seen working in two parts of the Kahramanmaras region. More than 37,000 people have been reported dead eight days after the tremor. More than a week after a terrible 7.8 magnitude earthquake, rescue teams in southern Turkey claim they … Read more

Video: Crowd cheers as a family of five is rescued from rubble in earthquake-ravaged Syria

Al-Khidmat

A touching video shows a family of five being rescued from the ruins of a Syrian earthquake. The death toll from Monday’s earthquake in Turkey and Syria reached 28,192 on Saturday. According to Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay, the death toll in Turkey has risen to 24,617. A touching video of a family of five … Read more

Turkey restaurant owners travel to provide food to earthquake survivors

turkey earthquake

Restaurant owners from all across Turkey travel to Hatay to provide hot meals to survivors. Near the soccer-specific Hatay Stadium, about 550 white tents have been set up. They were feeding 1,000 people daily in adjacent villages. One of the areas most severely affected by Monday’s terrible earthquake was Hatay, so restaurant owners from all … Read more

Death toll in Turkey earthquake crosses 22,000

Turkey earthquake

The death toll from the earthquake in Turkey and Syria crosses 22,000. After 104 hours, a woman was found alive in Turkey’s ruins. Tt least 1,340 people have died in Syria’s government-controlled territories. There have been about 22,000 fatalities as a result of the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria. The death toll in Turkey, … Read more

Turkey’s Iskenderun Port Is on Fire Following a Quake

Turkey's Iskenderun Port Is on Fire

Dozens of cargo containers have caught fire in Turkey’s earthquake. Turkish authorities have dispatched a coast guard ship to help put out the fire. Another video showed failed attempts to put out the fire on Monday night.   Dozens of cargo containers caught fire for the second day in a row on Tuesday in Turkey’s … Read more

Tayyip Erdogan declares state of emergency for three months

Tayyip Erdogan

Erdogan has declared a state of emergency in 10 provinces. To ensure search and rescue activities and subsequent studies can be carried out quickly. Up to 23m people could be affected. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has proclaimed a state of emergency for three months in 10 districts. As the nation recovers from a devastating … Read more

Pakistan Army troops depart for quake-hit Turkiye

Quake-hit Turkey
  • Rescue Team and and medical team also left for Turkey.
  • 30-bed mobile hospital has also been sent to Turkey.
  • Armed forces expressed sympathy with earthquake victims.

RAWALPINDI: Two troops of the Pakistan Army have departed for Turkey on the instruction of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir for rescue and relief operations after a massive earthquake jolts Turkey and resulted in thousands of deaths.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations(ISPR), among the troops going to Turkey, the Urban Search and Rescue Team includes experts, tracking dogs, and modern equipment, while a medical team consisting of army doctors, nursing staff, and technicians also left for Turkey.

ISPR said that a 30-bed mobile hospital has also been sent to Turkey earthquake victims, while tents, blankets, and other relief items have also been sent as relief supplies.

ISPR said that the rescue teams left for Turkey last night by a special aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force, while rescue and relief activities are being carried out in close coordination with the Turkish government, armed forces, and the embassy in Islamabad.

ISPR said that Pakistani support troops will remain in the earthquake-affected areas of Turkey until the completion of rescue and relief work.

According to ISPR, the people and armed forces of Pakistan stand with the Turkish brothers and will provide all possible help to the Turkish brothers in this hour of need.

ISPR said that Pakistan’s armed forces and military leadership have expressed sympathy and condolences to the victims of the Turkish earthquake.

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Over 1400 killed as 7.8 magnitude quake jolts Turkiye, Syria

Turkey quake

ISLAMABAD: A 7.8 magnitude earthquake on early Monday jolted southern Turkiye and northwest Syria, killing over 1,400 people in their sleep, levelling buildings and causing tremors felt as far away as Greenland, different news agencies reported. At least 560 people killed in rebel and government-controlled parts of Syria, state media and medical sources said whereas … Read more

Powerful 5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Eastern Turkey Today

Turkey earthquake

An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 has shaken Eastern Turkey on Sunday morning.  According to the latest updates by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), an earthquake has occurred in eastern Turkey at a depth of 2 km (1.2 miles), with the epicenter located 10 kilometers from the city of Sivrice. EMSC initially reported the magnitude as 6.4, … Read more

Turkey: Casualties from deadly quake surges to 51

Turkey Earthquake death toll

The casualties from an earthquake in Turkey’s Aegean region surged to 51 on Sunday, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay told. The country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority said on Sunday, there have been 850 aftershocks with 40 stronger than magnitude-4.0. Search and rescue activities continue in the Aegean province of Izmir. At least 896 people … Read more

Pakistan shares the grief of Turkish brothers and sisters, says PM Khan

Prime Minister Reaffirms Solidarity With Turkey 5 years After Failed Military Coup

Prime Minister Imran Khan had a telephonic conversation with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan today.

Imran Khan while talking to Erdogan has prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in a natural calamity.

Imran Khan said,

“Pakistan shares the grief of Turkish brothers and sisters.”

It is pertinent to mention here that the Prime Minister expressed his condolences to the Turkish President over the loss of precious lives in the earthquake by the government and the people of Pakistan.

Earlier today, PM Khan had tweeted,

“My condolences to President Erdogan & the people of Turkey on the loss of precious lives in Izmir earthquake. We stand with the Turkish nation, offering every help we can give.”

He went on to write,

“We can never forget the way Turkey stood with us when the devastating earthquake hit Pak & AJK in 2005.”

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Turkey Earthquake: PM, President commiserate with the bereaved families

Turkey Earthquake PM President sorrow

Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Dr Arif Alvi express deep sorrow over the devastation and loss of lives caused by severe earthquake in Turkey.

Taking to Twitter, the premier conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the President of Turkey and prayed for early recovery of the injured.

“My condolences to President Erdogan & the people of Turkey on the loss of precious lives in Izmir earthquake. We stand with the Turkish nation, offering every help we can give. We can never forget the way Turkey stood with us when the devastating earthquake hit Pak & AJK in 2005.”

On the other hand, the President said Pakistan equally shares the grief of Turkish brothers and sisters in this hour of trial.

He asked his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to convey sincere condolences from the people of Pakistan to the families of victims.

President Alvi, in his tweet wrote, “It is with great sadness that we receive news of earthquake that hit Izmir. Excellency & brother Erdogan please convey sincere condolences from people of Pakistan to families of victims, we commisserate with all those who are affected & pray for early recovery of the injured.”

Earlier in a day, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has extended Pakistan’s offer to dispatch relief teams and field hospitals for rehabilitation of quake-affected people.

The Turkish Foreign Minister thanked on behalf of his leadership for best wishes and the offer of assistance.

He said if Turkey needs any material support, it will accept Pakistani brothers’ offer first of all.

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Turkey Earthquake: FM Qureshi dials Turkish counterpart to offer help

Turkey Earthquake

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has on Saturday dialed his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu to offer condolences over the loss of lives and property due to earthquake in the country.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for early recovery of the injured.

He said the Pakistan government and the entire nation stand by their Turkish brethren in this difficult moment. He also offered every sort of help to them.

The Foreign Minister extended Pakistan’s offer to dispatch relief teams and field hospitals for rehabilitation of quake-affected people.

The Turkish Foreign Minister thanked on behalf of his leadership for best wishes and the offer of assistance.

He said if Turkey needs any material support, it will accept Pakistani brothers’ offer first of all.

Earlier, in a statement, the Foreign Office spokesman expressed deep grieve and lament over the devastation caused by the tragic incident in Turkey.

The Foreign Office spokesman said, “Extremely anguished by news of the earthquake in Izmir, #Turkey, and people reportedly trapped in demolished buildings. Like always, people of Pakistan are in strong solidarity with their Turkish brethren. Our best wishes and prayers!.”

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Celal Al aka Abdul Rahman expresses grief over tragic earthquake

Celal Al aka Abdul Rahman

Turkish actress Celal Al expressed grief over the tragic earthquake that hit Turkey and Greece on Friday. Celal Al, who played the role of Abdul Rahman in the Turkish series ‘Dirilis: Ertugrul’, shared videos of the earthquake on his Instagram stories. In the videos, he appealed to God for help. A massive earthquake hit Turkey … Read more

Shibli Faraz saddened over tragic Turkey earthquake incident

Shibli Faraz

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz has expressed deep lament over the devastation caused by severe earthquake in Turkey.

In a statement on Twitter, he said Pakistan equally shares the grief of Turkish brothers and sisters in this hour of trial.

The Information Minister commiserated with the bereaved families and prayed for early recovery of the injured in the earthquake.

On the other hand, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi felt deep grief over the severe earthquake in Izmir city of Turkey.

In his tweet, the foreign minister wrote, “Prayers for our Turkish brothers and sisters affected by the terrible earthquake in #Izmir. Pakistan stands by Turkey in support and solidarity.”

He vowed that Pakistan will always stand with his brotherly country through ups and downs.

A strong earthquake measuring 7 on the Richter scale had felt in Turkey.

According to the US Geological Survey, an earthquake measuring 17 on the Richter scale struck 17 kilometres off the coast.

However, no casualties reported in the latest reports from Turkey, but images from Izmir show buildings collapsing in the aftermath of the quake.

According to the US Geological Survey, the quake affected Greece and Crete.

Furthermore, frightened by the tremors, people took to the streets in a state of fear and chaos.

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Earthquake in Turkey: FM Qureshi expresses lament over the devastation

Earthquake in Turkey Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has expressed deep sorrow over the severe earthquake in Izmir city on Turkey’s Aegean coast.

In his tweet, the foreign minister wrote, “Prayers for our Turkish brothers and sisters affected by the terrible earthquake in #Izmir. Pakistan stands by Turkey in support and solidarity.”

He vowed that Pakistan will always stand with his brotherly country through ups and downs.

Earlier, in a statement, the Foreign Office spokesman expressed deep grieve and lament over the devastation caused by the tragic incident in Turkey.

The Foreign Office spokesman said, “Extremely anguished by news of the earthquake in Izmir, #Turkey, and people reportedly trapped in demolished buildings. Like always, people of Pakistan are in strong solidarity with their Turkish brethren. Our best wishes and prayers!.”

A strong earthquake measuring 7 on the Richter scale had been felt in Turkey.

The epicentre was reported below the Aegean coast in Turkey, however; no tsunami alert was issued.

According to the US Geological Survey, an earthquake measuring 17 on the Richter scale struck 17 kilometres off the coast of the western Turkish province of Izmir.

However, no casualties were reported in the latest reports from Turkey, but images from Izmir show buildings collapsing in the aftermath of the quake.

According to the US Geological Survey, the quake affected Greece and Crete.

Furthermore, frightened by the tremors, people took to the streets in a state of fear and chaos.

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FM Qureshi conveys condolences to his Turkish Counterpart

FM qureshi

The Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that he Spoke to his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and conveyed condolences over the loss of several lives.  FM Qureshi Tweeted that he condoled on behalf of President, PM & people of Pakistan for lives lost in the devastating earthquake. “Pakistan has offered to send field hospital & … Read more

Massive tremor of 6.8 magnitude jolts Turkey

Turkey earthquake

A powerful earthquake hit Turkey due to which several buildings have collapsed and multiple injuries reported. According to the details, massive tremor of 6.8 magnitude hit the Turkey on Friday in which several building collapsed and there are fears of People still be trapped under the rubble. Aid workers have reached to the scene. Earthquake … Read more