Earthquake in Karachi: There have been at least 21 earthquakes of light intensity in the last two days in Pakistan’s largest city Karachi, but on Wednesday (June 4), there was a difference of opinion over the possible major earthquake at the end of this week. The intensity of earthquakes from Sunday night in Karachi and its surrounding areas was in the middle category and their intensity was between 2.1 and 3.6.

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake recorded on Sunday night

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded on Sunday night, due to which the wall of Malir Jail in the city collapsed and about 216 prisoners fled from jail. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has not advised citizens to panic, as its officials claim that the intensity of the earthquake will soon be reduced. PMD Director General Mahar Sahibzad Khan said, “The tremors of light intensity will continue for the next two to three days and as the intensity of the earthquake will be reduced, the situation will improve.”

Earthquake News and Research Center CEO Shahbaz Laghari has claimed that his team had already predicted the recent earthquakes in Karachi. He said that this week is particularly important for the residents of Karachi this week and the Sindh government should already warn the public.

What is the reason why there is frequent earthquake in the city?

Shahbaz Laghari said, “Our research shows that a series of mild tremors of the earthquake often indicates that a big earthquake is about to occur.” Karachi’s chief meteorologist Aamir Haider Laghri said that the historic ‘fault line’ has been activated in Karachi and this is why there are frequent earthquakes in the city.

‘Fault line’ means cracks on the surface of the earth long before or in rocks. Dr. Imran Ahmed Khan of the Department of Geography of Karachi University said that imbalance between Indian, Eurasian and Arabian plates could be the cause of earthquake in the city. He said that when the balance between the plates is established, the earthquakes will probably stop.

However, the US Geological Survey Agency (USGS) and India’s National Earthquake Science Center (NCS) have not recorded a single earthquake incident in Karachi and its surrounding areas since Sunday.

Imf fund: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will review the package being given to Pakistan. This package has been given under Climate Regyl’s Loan Program. Foreign Secretary Vikram Egypt gave information about this in a question asked to review the loans to Pakistan. He said in reply that India will present its case in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) board meeting in Washington on Friday.

“I am sure our executive director will favor India”

The Foreign Secretary said on Thursday that the Executive Director of India in the IMF will present the country’s side during the board meeting of the Global Financial Body. He said in media briefing, “I am sure our executive director will favor India.” He said, “The decision of the board is a different case … but I think the matter in relation to Pakistan should be clear to those who generously loose their pockets to save this country.”

Foreign Secretary Egyptian said that the results have not been shared by the IMF on many on 24 bailout packages approved for Pakistan. KV After the removal of Subramanian from the post of Executive Director of IMF, Parameswaran Iyer, Executive Director of World Bank, is currently handling this responsibility.

Pakistan approves $ 1.3 billion loans

In the last 10 years, Pakistan has received several bailout packages from the IMF. For example, the fund approved a $ 7 billion loan in September 2024, which was to be distributed in the year. Out of this 7 billion dollars, $ 1 billion has already been distributed. Apart from this, IMF approved a $ 1.3 billion loan related to climate change to Pakistan in March 2025. IMF loans are conditional and debt -ridding countries need to make structural improvements in their economies.

The Foreign Secretary alleged that Financial Assistance indirectly was able to fund its military intelligence including groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JEM).

Working within Pakistan’s borders continues

He said, “Pakistan’s reputation as the center of global terrorism lies in many examples … I do not need to remind where Osama bin Laden was found and who called him a martyr.” He also pointed to a large number of terrorists, including the United Nations banned terrorists, who continue to work within the borders of Pakistan.

Foreign Secretary Egyptian’s statement came after the increasing concern that the financial assistance given to Pakistan can be used to promote its ongoing border terrorist activities, especially against India. Pakistan, which is currently facing a serious economic crisis, is highly dependent on IMF assistance through its extended fund facility (EFF).

Terrorist camps targeted in Kashmir

On May 9, the IMF review will determine whether Pakistan meets the conditions required to unlock the next installment of financing. However, the review time is particularly sensitive, coming only a few days after India’s “Operation Sindoor”, in which terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir were targeted. This development has emphasized India’s call for revaluation of Pakistan’s financial assistance. Recently, tension between India and Pakistan started on 22 April with a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.

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