Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1984, Sami Zayn, Canadian professional wrestler was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2012, Alimuddin, Pakistani cricketer (born 1930) passed away. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Pakistan’s Balochistan hit by 5 earthquakes since Friday, 5 injured
At least five moderate-intensity earthquakes have struck Pakistan’s southeastern province of Balochistan since Friday, with the latest jolting Barkhan and adjoining areas on Saturday morning. Authorities have reported five injuries and damage to some houses in these earthquakes, which measured between magnitudes 5.2 and 4.3 on the Richter scale. Pakistan Meteorological Department’s Chief Meteorologist Ameer []
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Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 27, 2026
Pakistan: Five Earthquakes Strike Balochistan
Pakistan: Five Earthquakes Strike Balochistan
Al Arabiya English
· Jun 29, 2026
Aftermath of Pakistani Strikes in Afghanistan
Aftermath footage shows people gathered near a house heavily damaged in Pakistani strikes on what Pakistan says were “militant targets” in three eastern provinces of Afghanistan. The Taliban government says the strikes killed 36 civilians and wounded 163 others. #Pakistan #Afghanistan
Afghanistan Sun
· Jun 29, 2026
Pakistani air strikes kill 36 civilians and injure 163 in Afghanistan, says Afghan Govt
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 29 (ANI): The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has stated that cross-border military strikes conducted by Pakistan in the eastern provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar have resulted in significant civilian casualties and widespread devastation.The Taliban's deputy spokesperson, Hamdullah Fitrat, detailed the civilian toll in a post on social media on Monday, stating, 'According t
Emirates 24/7
· Jun 27, 2026
5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan: A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck parts of Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan on Saturday, sending panicked residents across Pakistan rushing out of their homes, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.The epicenter was in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department.It was felt in Islamabad, as well as in the eastern province of Punjab and the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which borders Afghanistan. It was also felt in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.Emergency services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said district administrations were placed on alert.Anwar Shahzad, a spokesman for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, said that initial assessments had found no reports of casualties or damage.Pakistan lies along an active seismic zone and is frequently affected by earthquakes. A magnitude 7.6 earthquake in 2005 killed tens of thousands of people in Pakistan and Kashmir, the disputed Himalayan region divided between Pakistan and India and claimed by both countries.
DawnNews English
· Jul 2, 2026
Child Killed, 4 People Injured in Roof Collapse Incident in Lahore | Dawn News English
A roof collapse in Lahore has left one child dead and four others injured, according to local authorities. Emergency responders rushed to the scene as rescue efforts got underway, with the injured shifted to hospital for treatment. Officials are investigating the cause of the collapse. The incident has renewed attention on building safety, infrastructure risks, and urban housing standards in Pakistan. Watch Dawn News English for verified updates, official statements, and the latest developments from Lahore and across the region. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #pakistan #lahore #breakingnews #globalnews #infrastructure #buildingsafety #southasia #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Associated Press
· Jun 29, 2026
Afghanistan villagers dig through rubble after Pakistan airstrikes kill 36
Overnight ground operations and strikes by Pakistani forces have killed at least 36 civilians and injured more than 160 others, Afghan officials said Monday, as tensions between the neighbors further escalated. In the Paktia province of Afghanistan surveyed the damage. Pakistan said the operations were launched in response to multiple militant attacks across Pakistan. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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Related coverage for "Pakistan’s Balochistan hit by 5 earthquakes since Friday, 5 injured": Yemen News Agency - SABA — Pakistan: Five Earthquakes Strike Balochistan. Al Arabiya English — Aftermath of Pakistani Strikes in Afghanistan. Afghanistan Sun — Pakistani air strikes kill 36 civilians and injure 163 in Afghanistan, says Afghan Govt . Emirates 24/7 — 5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan. DawnNews English — Child Killed, 4 People Injured in Roof Collapse Incident in Lahore | Dawn News English. Associated Press — Afghanistan villagers dig through rubble after Pakistan airstrikes kill 36