KARACHI — Residents in several areas of Karachi felt mild earthquake tremors shortly after midnight between Friday and Saturday, causing brief concern among people in the city’s eastern neighbourhoods. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake measured 4.0 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres. The tremor was […]
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Woman motorcyclist killed by trailer in Landhi
A young woman motorcyclist was killed on Friday after a trailer truck ran her over in Karachi’s Landhi area, rescue officials said, adding to a growing list of fatal accidents involving heavy vehicles in the city. The incident occurred near Hospital Chowrangi, where the victim, identified as 26-year-old Bushra, was riding her motorcycle when she […]
Karachi shaken again as 3.2 magnitude earthquake hits eastern areas
Karachi experienced another mild earthquake on Saturday, with tremors felt in Landhi, Quaidabad, and Malir. According to the Seismological Center, the earthquake measured 3.2 on the Richter scale. People rushed out of their homes in fear, chanting prayers as they gathered in open spaces. This marks the 37th earthquake felt in Karachi in recent months, […]
Five killed, dozens injured as dust storm hits Karachi
At least five people were killed and 36 others injured on Monday as parts of Karachi and its surrounding areas were besieged by gusty winds accompanied by a dust storm and light rain, Radio Pakistan reported. The blustery winds blew away roofs and uprooted electricity poles and trees in different parts of the megalopolis, causing […]