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Turkiye, Syria earthquake: Over 5000 died; emergency announced for three months in affected provinces

Rescue efforts continue at collapsed Iskenderun State Hospital annex building after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Hatay, Turkey [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]

ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (Agencies/ APP Web Desk): The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria crossed the 5000 mark, as hectic rescue and recovery operations were underway in a bid to rescue as many people trapped in the rubble as possible in freezing weather, international media reported Tuesday. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan… Continue reading Turkiye, Syria earthquake: Over 5000 died; emergency announced for three months in affected provinces

Pakistan, Spain discuss cooperation in trade, agriculture

ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): The fifth round of Pakistan-Spain Annual Bilateral Consultations, held in Madrid, discussed the need to further strengthen and diversify bilateral relations, the Foreign Office said Tuesday. It was agreed to expand cooperation in trade, economy, agriculture, renewable energy, tourism, digitalization, startups and food processing areas, the FO statement said issued here.… Continue reading Pakistan, Spain discuss cooperation in trade, agriculture

Rescue, medical teams being sent to quake-hit Turkiye: PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that the teams comprising doctors, paramedics and rescue workers were being sent to Turkiye after a strong earthquake caused massive destruction there. The prime minister, who earlier spoke to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for condolence, wrote on Twitter that a plane carrying medicines… Continue reading Rescue, medical teams being sent to quake-hit Turkiye: PM

More than 2600 dead as 7.8 magnitude quake jolts Turkiye, Syria, President Erdogan announces seven days of mourning

ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (Agencies/ APP Web Desk): A 7.8 magnitude earthquake on early Monday jolted southern Turkiye and northwest Syria, killing over 2600 people in their sleep, levelling buildings and causing tremors felt as far away as Greenland, news agencies and Al Jazeera reported. At least 968 people killed in rebel and government-controlled parts of… Continue reading More than 2600 dead as 7.8 magnitude quake jolts Turkiye, Syria, President Erdogan announces seven days of mourning

Kashmir Solidarity Day draws worldwide support

ISLAMABAD, Feb 05 (APP): People across the globe on Sunday expressed solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in their legitimate struggle for the right of self-determination in accordance with the United Nations Security Council resolutions and the wishes of Kashmiri people. Embassies and missions of Pakistan organized seminars and… Continue reading Kashmir Solidarity Day draws worldwide support

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