Earthquake tremors jolt Islamabad, Lahore and other parts of Pakistan

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Earthquake tremors of 6.8 intensity jolted Islamabad, Lahore, and its adjoining areas on Tuesday. The tremors were felt before 10:00 at night.

People came out of their houses in fear by reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba. No loss is reported as per initial reports. It is to be mentioned here that the tremors relatively closer to the surface are likely to bear long-term adverse effects on the buildings.

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