A 5.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Pakistan early Saturday, triggering widespread panic across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad. The epicentre was traced to Afghanistan's Hindukush region at a depth of 102 kilometres. Tremors were felt in various Afghan and Tajik regions. While no casualties or property damage were reported, residents rushed outdoors reciting Quranic verses.
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In Navi Mumbai's Belapur, a woman driving an Audi was rescued early Friday after her car plunged into a ditch around 1:00 am. She was reportedly following Google Maps directions when she took a wrong turn under a bridge, leading her into the water.
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