Moderate Earthquake Jolts Swat, Surrounding Areas

Tue Aug 27 2024

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ISLAMABAD: An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale hit Swat and neighboring regions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday.

According to a private news channel, the epicenter of the quake was near the border of Afghanistan and Tajikistan, at a depth of 110 kilometers.

The residents of the earthquake-hit areas evacuated their homes and recited Kalma-e-Tayyaba in fear. Fortunately, no casualties or property damage have been reported from the quake-hit regions.

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RAWALPINDI: Four soldiers embraced martyrdom during an exchange of fire between the terrorists and the security forces in the Tirah area of Khyber District, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. In a statement, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said security forces are conducting extensive Intelligence Based Operations (IBOs) in Tirah, Khyber District against Fitna-Al-Khwarij and so called Laskar-e-Islam and Jamat-ul- Ahrar. It added these operations based on robust intelligence, have resulted into major setbacks to Fitna Al Khwarij and its affiliates. “During these daring and highly successful IBOs being conducted since 20 August 2024, Security Forces have so far successfully neutralized twenty five Khwarij including Kharji ring leader Abuzar alias Saddam, who have been sent to hell, while eleven Khawrij have been injured,” said the ISPR. The statement said, that during the conduct of operations, four brave soldiers, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat. “The heavy losses inflicted upon Fitna Al Khwarij in these operations is testament to the valour and commitment of Security Forces to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country,” it added.

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