Earthquake tremors felt in Khuzdar and other parts of Balochistan: seismic monitoring center Friday

The center reported the earthquake registered 3.2 in magnitude and had a depth of 10 kilometers.

The epicenter was roughly 75 kilometers (46 miles) northwest of Khuzdar, the seismic center said.

The vibrations prompted alarm among the people who are said to have come out of their homes and shops and gathered in open spaces.

No immediate casualties or property damage were recorded.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has shown his unhappiness over the performance of veteran players of the national side and urged the selection committee to provide more opportunity to young and rising cricketers.

The PCB is under increased pressure after Pakistan’s poor results and a series of emergency measures on the team’s tour of England.

More changes are allegedly on the cards for Naqvi as the board reviews the performance of older and experienced players. Pakistan have already been joined by Wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan and opener Imam-ul-Haq, while head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul have been given leave. Several additional players have been left out of the team.

The PCB chairman who took over the board in February 2024 is now advocating for more focus on Under-19 and junior players who might be the backbone of Pakistan’s side in the future.

The new approach from the PCB is expected to provide young players more regular chances and more support at the international level. The selection committee has also been told to be transparent and not to keep offering chances to seasoned players who do not perform.

It comes after a string of poor results in the big competitions and recent Test defeats in England for Pakistan. The first Test in Leeds was won by Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs, and the second Test at Lord’s by 194 runs.

The PCB’s recent policy suggests a possible shift away from renowned names, and rebuilding the national side around younger players.

Naqvi is also scheduled to have more meetings on other adjustments in the coming days as the board looks to improve Pakistan’s performances and build a stronger pipeline of future players.

Most of the rivers in Punjab are under normal water flow, while low-level flooding continues at Tarbela and Kalabagh on the Indus River.

Water levels in the Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi and Sutlej rivers are normal, said the spokesperson of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).

The spokesperson claimed that the water flow in hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan, Nullah Palkhu and other streams is also normal. But there is a low-level flood in Nullah Deg, an important tributary of Ravi river. The Nullah Deg had a discharge of water to the extent of 15,500 cusecs.

The PDMA said flow of water at Kalabagh has touched 321,000 cusecs while 250,000 cusecs was recorded at Tarbela. Tarbela dam is completely filled and Mangla dam has attained 77% of its storage capacity.

PDMA Director General Saif Anwar Jappa encouraged the residents to take precautionary precautions in view of the weather and flood situation and avoid recreational activities near rivers, canals and streams.

He also asked the public to take extra care of youngsters and absolutely prevent them from swimming or bathing in rivers, streams and other water bodies.