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Earthquake Jolts parts of Punjab, KP and AJK
Key takeaways
- In KP, strong tremors were felt in Swat, Kohat, Lower Dir, Shangla, Besham, Chitral, Bajaur, Mardan, South and North Waziristan, and Dera Ismail Khan.
- The panic was visible as KP assembly members abruptly vacated their seats and rushed out of the building mid-session.
- The earthquake was also felt across various cities in Punjab, including Chakwal, Sheikhupura, Dipalpur, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Mureee and their surrounding areas.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize SLAMABAD/PESHAWAR/LAHORE: A moderate 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted major cities across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) including Islamabad, Peshawar, and Lahore, on Saturday evening, ARY News reported.
In KP, strong tremors were felt in Swat, Kohat, Lower Dir, Shangla, Besham, Chitral, Bajaur, Mardan, South and North Waziristan, and Dera Ismail Khan.
The panic was visible as KP assembly members abruptly vacated their seats and rushed out of the building mid-session. Consequently, Deputy Speaker Suraya Bibi announced a five-minute break to allow everyone to reach safety.
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