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Unjustified traffic halt at Lowari tunnel

CHITRAL: People of Upper and Lower Chitral have expressed concerns over the National Highway Authority’s decision to arbitrarily halt vehicular movement via the Lowari Tunnel without clear justification. Renowned social activist and Wing Commander (retd) Fardad Ali Shah criticised the NHA for stopping two-way traffic inside the tunnel for hours without valid reasons. He said […]

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Eight Pakistani auto mechanics shot dead in Iran

ISLAMABAD: Eight Pakistani nationals working as auto mechanics were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, close to the Afghan border, according to Iranian media reports. The incident occurred in the Mehrestan area, where the victims were working at a local workshop. Armed assailants reportedly stormed into the workshop, tied up the workers,

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Tehreek Lotkoh-Dorah road launched

GARAM CHASHMA: A large public gathering was held here today as elders and residents from all valleys of Lotkoh converged to launch a movement demanding the construction of the long-neglected Garam Chashma road. Initially called as a joint meeting, the event turned into a full-fledged public rally due to overwhelming participation. Nawab Khan, patron of

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Shangla DPO convoy escapes bomb blast

SHANGLA: A powerful explosion occurred near the convoy of District Police Officer Shangla, damaging two vehicles but causing no loss of life, police said on Saturday. According to the police, the blast took place close to the convoy of District Police Officer (DPO) Shah Hassan Khan and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Akbar Hayat. While

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