Awaz Apni

Awaz Apni ISLAMABAD: A strong earthquake shook various areas in Pakistan early Monday, sending people running from their homes.However, there were no immediate reports of any casualties or major damage.The cities jolted were Islamabad, Swat, Chitral, Gilgit, Bonair, Peshawar,Abbotabad, Kohat, Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Mirpur, Batgram, Hangu, Kurk and Azad Kashmir.The epic centre of the earthquake was Hindu Kush mountain range, according to the Meotrological department.The Met Office said that the intensity of the tremors was registered 5.7 on Richter scale.According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake shockwaves were felt at 4-13 in the early morning on Monday.

CNews LAHORE: Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated in some parts of Lahore, Faisalabad and Gujranwala today(02 oct).Eid prayers offered Thursday at Oonchi Masjid in Bhati Gate area of the walled city in Lahore.Eid prayers also offered at Masjid Enayat Rizvia in Samanabad area of Faisalabad. Moreover Eid prayers congregations were held at Islamabad Chowk, Gujranwala and other localities of the city. The prayers leaders criticized announcement of Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday and termed it violation of Sharia.

CNews FAISALABAD: Two persons were killed and 15 wounded when a bus overturned near Faisalabad on Thursday, police said. A speedy bus traveling from Sangla Hill to Faisalabad was upturned near Chak Jhumra railway station while anticipating a sharp turn, police said. Two passengers of the bus were killed in the accident on the spot, while 15 were injured and transferred to nearby hospital. Police has registered case against the bus driver who was also wounded in the mishap.