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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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