Shallow quake hits southwest Pakistan: USGS
QUETTA: A shallow 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit southwest Pakistan on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said.
The quake struck at 5:53 am (0053 GMT) around 330 kilometres (200 miles) southwest of Quetta, the capital of the province of Baluchistan, at a depth of eight kilometres.
A powerful 7.2-magnitude quake that hit southwest Pakistan in January sent people rushing from their homes in panic but did not cause significant casualties.
Pakistan was hit by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake on October 8, 2005 that killed more than 73,000 people and left about 3.5 million homeless, mainly in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. AGENCIES
U.S. issues travel alert after bin Laden killing
WASHINGTON: The U.S. State Department on Sunday warned Americans worldwide of “enhanced potential for anti-American violence” following the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
“Given the uncertainty and volatility of the current situation, U.S. citizens in areas where events could cause anti-American violence are strongly urged to limit their travel outside of their homes and hotels and avoid mass gatherings and demonstrations,” the State Department said in a statement.
Floods wreak havoc in Poland
Floods in Poland following heavy rains have killed 7 people and forced more than 2,100 from their homes in southern Poland.
Floodwater was continuing to cause havoc across large areas of the country on Wednesday. In Malopolska province, which includes the city of Krakow, more than 4,000 households have no electricity and 10 railway lines have been closed, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration.
Return Of IDPs To Start In April: Corps Commanders
Displaced people of South Waziristan will start returning back to their homes in the first week of April. Corps Commanders have finalised the schedule.
The meeting of Corps Commanders held at General Headquarters in Islamabad under the chairmanship of COAS General Kayani.
The meeting mulled over the war against terrorism, professional affairs of the military and return of IDPs of South Waziristan.
Earthquake Shakes Landhi Once Again
January 29, 2010 by Trend PK
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TrendPK.com Earthquake Shakes Landhi Once Again:KARACHI: Light earthquake shook Landhi, Karachi once again. The intensity of the earthquake was recorded 2 on the Richter scale. The residents of the area came out of their homes following the shock waves.
On Thursday, low intensity earthquake shocks were felt in Landhi and Korangi. [...]
US Senate OKs Sanctions On Iran
January 29, 2010 by Trend PK
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TrendPK.com US Senate OKs Sanctions On Iran:WASHINGTON: The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved legislation that would let President Barack Obama impose sanctions on Iran’s gasoline suppliers and penalize some of Tehran’s elites, a move aimed at pressuring Tehran to give up its nuclear program.
The sanctions, approved on a voice [...]
New Years Eve Times Square Live
NEW YORK: New Years Eve Times Square Live, Different people and different culture celebrates their New Years Eve 2010 in different ways. One of the most watched New Years Eve Celebrations are that of Americans as they celebrate New Years Eve 2010 in Times Square.
The highlights of Times Square New Years Eve 2010 is the ball. As the New Year countdown began, the ball begins to drop. This year, Americans saved a lot of money in making the ball. They didn’t add any LEDs but they used a stunning Waterford clink clank glasses.
Since there is a snow in Times Square New York today, lot of Americans went to Times Square to celebrate New Year 2010 and rest just stayed in their homes and watch the Times SquareNew Years Eve 2010 celebration on their Tvs.
This New Year 2010, Ryan Seacrest had done the Times Square New Year countdown for 2010 and Times Square’s New Year theme for 2010 is “Let there be courage”.
New Years Eve Times Square Live was first posted on January 1, 2010 at 2:47 pm.
Rehman Malik Meets Richard Holbrook
PAKISTAN, ISLAMABAD: The US Special Representative to Pakistan and Afghanistan, Richard Holbrooke called on Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik and both the leaders agreed to boost cooperation in war against extremism.
Malik said the crackdown on the terrorists will continue until the attainment of absolute success.
Rehman Malik hosted dinner in honour of guest and his delegation at his residence, which was attended by Federal Home Secretary Kamal Shah and US ambassador Anne Patterson as well.
Talking to Malik, Holbrooke said Pakistan has very important role to play in war against terrorists and there is no denying the fact, adding his country will continue supporting Pakistan in its action against terrorists.
Malik said the victory against extremists in Swat and other areas have been achieved at the cost of sacrifices of precious lives, for which, people are proud of their armed forces.
The interior minister reiterated the resolve to keep the war up until the last extremist.
Separately, the US Special Envoy called on former premier and chief of his own faction of Pakistan Muslim League, Mian Nawaz Sharif here Sunday.
The meeting held at Punjab House was also attended by the President PML-N and Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif, Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Senator Ishaq Dar and US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W Pieterson.
The two leaders discussed the issues of bilateral interests, including the Pak-US cooperation for controlling militancy in the region and rehabilitation of internally displaced persons of Malakand division.
Sharif reportedly raised the issue of continued violations of Pakistani airspace by US unmanned planes in the meeting, it was reported.
Ninty Six Families Of Internally Displaced Persons Leaved For Home
PAKISTAN, NOWSHERA: Ninety-six families of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) belonged to Malakand left for their homes from Famelo camp Jalozai in Nowshera.
According to camp incharge Zahir Shah, 96 families of 675 persons left for Shamozai and Kabal in a convoy of five trucks and ten buses. The unregistered families also allowed to go back to their areas. The ration of one month and kitchen items has been given to IDPs.
The visa card of Rs.25, 000 and other facilities will be provided to affectees in their areas whereas screening of unregistered families will be carried out at Landakai area, the incharge added.
Ex Foreign Secretary Niaz Naek Dead at His Home
ISLAMABAD: Former foreign secretary Niaz A Naek found dead in a room at his residence on Saturday.
The dead body was said to be four days’ old.
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Saturday expressed deep grief over the death of former foreign Secretary Niaz A Naik. In his message, issued here on Saturday, the Prime Minister paid tributes to the services of former secretary and prayed that may Allah rest his soul in peace.
