At least 30 people were killed and 60 injured when a train derailed near the Pakistani town of Nawabshah on Sunday. Rescue teams were quickly dispatched to the scene and were able to extract passengers from the damaged and overturned cars. The cause of the derailment is still under investigation, and the Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Railway Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed have both ordered an inquiry into the incident.
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Powerful 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeast Afghanistan, Tremors Felt in Pakistan and India
By News Masher on March 21, 2023
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck northeast Afghanistan on Tuesday night, causing strong tremors in Pakistan and India. People in cities such as Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Srinagar were seen evacuating their homes and reciting the Koran in fear. The Pakistani National Disaster Management Authority has urged people to remain calm and to stay away from unsafe buildings and structures, and is monitoring the situation for updates.