ISLAMABAD: A moderate earthquake has rattled northern Pakistan and Afghanistan but there are no reports of injuries or damage.
Pakistan meteorologist Qamar Zaman Chaudhry says the quake happened at 4:21 a.m. Pakistan time on Sunday.
It was felt in northern Pakistan and in Kabul, the capital of neighboring Afghanistan.
The U.S. Geological Survey says it was magnitude 5.7, [...]
KARACHI: Holi, the Hindu spring festival of colours, is being celebrated in Pakistan and other countries of the region like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and others with a large Hindu diaspora.
The day is marked with fun and merriment.
Also known as Basanta Utsav (festival of spring), Holi is celebrated by Hindus by throwing colours and water [...]
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Curfew has been continued after killing of six persons in violent incidents in Dera Ismail Khan yesterday as the city wore deserted look and tense on Sunday morning.
The funeral prayers of the victims of Saturday violence will be offered today.
Armed men yesterday opened fire at Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession in Dhaki locality of [...]
KHAIRPUR: At least 15 persons were injured in explosion in Thari Mirwah town of Khairpur district.
The injured have been shifted to local hospital.
The explosion damaged a house. The blast said to be result of detonation of explosive material.
The bomb disposal squad has been called from Sukkur to investigate into the incident.
NEW DELHI: Archrivals India and Pakistan are set to play against each other today (Sunday) in the World Cup Hockey opening match at New Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
The matches will be played at 4.00pm, 6.00pm and 8:00pm, everyday according to Pakistan standard time. Every team plays the other team every alternate day.
The competing [...]
