ISLAMABAD: A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck the federal capital, various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and upper parts of the country on Thursday evening. The earthquake’s epicenter was the bordering area was Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Reports of jolts were also received from Malakand Agency and Chitral. Peshawar and surrounding areas were also affected by shocks. Other areas where jolts were felt include Charsadda, Diamer, Gilgit, and Lower Dir. Published in Daily Times, May 11th 2018.