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Another tragedy strikes Shangla as 12 miners trapped in Coal mine collapse

National

Another wave of sorrow has struck Shangla as a coal mine operated by the Balochistan United Mineral Company collapsed following a poisonous gas explosion. The incident occurred in Quetta’s Sijandi area on Thursday night, trapping 12 miners, all hailing from Shangla. Rescue teams have so far recovered one charred body, while operations continue to retrieve the remaining 11 miners who remain buried under the debris. According to details, the mine exploded due to the accumulation of toxic gases, causing a catastrophic collapse. Rescue operations began immediately after the incident, but the absence of heavy machinery hindered progress throughout the night.…

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KP Governor Demands Performance Audit of Provincial Govt

KP

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has emphasized the significance of the All Parties Conference (APC) held to address critical issues surrounding the province’s law and order and its political rights. Speaking at a press conference following the meeting at the Governor House in Peshawar, Kundi outlined plans to establish two separate committees — one political and one technical — to engage with all relevant stakeholders on these matters. Kundi stated that the APC, which he described as “crucial,” was initially expected to be convened by the provincial government. However, in the absence of such an initiative, he insisted…

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Ehsaas Apna Ghar Scheme: KP Offers Interest-Free Housing Loans

KP

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has officially launched the Ehsaas Apna Ghar Scheme, offering interest-free loans of up to Rs 1.5 million to low-income families for housing purposes. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Housing Department and the Bank of Khyber to facilitate the execution of the scheme. The ceremony, chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, was attended by cabinet members Dr. Amjad Ali Khan and Muzammil Aslam, along with officials from the relevant departments and the Bank of Khyber. The primary goal of the initiative is to provide financial assistance for the construction of…

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Imran Khan indicted in GHQ attack case

Politics

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi indicted the ex-Prime Minister  Imran Khan in the May 9, 2023, General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case. Khan, who has been behind bars for more than a year, has denied the charges levelled against him. Opposition leader in National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan and former Punjab Law minister Raja Bashara were also indicted in the case following which they were arrested outside the Adiala Jail. Over 143 individuals, including Khan, have been named as accused in the case, while 23, including Zulfiqar Bukhari and Shahbaz Gill, are listed as fugitives. Yesterday, anti-terrorism court (ATC)…

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