TEHRAN: new wave of violent nationwide protests over Iran’s worsening economic crisis has left at least 45 people dead since December 28, according to foreign media reports. The unrest, now entering its second week, has spread to 27 provinces as citizens and shopkeepers demonstrate daily against soaring inflation and the currency’s sharp decline. The protests […]
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ISLAMABAD:In a significant economic development, Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves surged to $21.1924 billion for the business week ending January 2, 2026, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This figure represents a collective milestone for the nation’s external financial buffers. The central bank reported that its own
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QUETTA: The Directorate of Inquiries and Anti-Corruption Establishment has launched a formal investigation into the Balochistan Sports and Youth Affairs Department following serious allegations of financial misconduct. The probe, initiated on January 8, 2026, centers on claims of illegal fund manipulation and abuse of authority. According to officials, a formal complaint alleges that public funds
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ISLAMABAD: A significant 5.8 magnitude earthquake, originating near the Tajikistan-Xinjiang border, sent tremors rolling across vast swathes of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir late Tuesday night, causing widespread alarm but no immediate reports of damage. The powerful tremors were felt in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, as well as in the northern districts of
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ZHOB: A major protest demonstration was held at Zarif Shaheed Park on Tuesday, organized by the Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party (PkNAP) against crippling power outages, deteriorating security, and government policies causing widespread public distress. Senior party leaders, including Provincial Vice President Abdul Qayyum Mandokhel, addressed the gathering. They launched a severe critique against the Quetta
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QUETTA: Health officials have revealed an alarming gap between estimated and registered HIV/AIDS cases in Pakistan, urging scholars and media to lead public awareness efforts. At a seminar at the Quetta Press Club, officials from the Balochistan AIDS Control Program (BACP) stated that while an estimated 210,000 people in Pakistan are living with HIV/AIDS, only
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QUETTA: In a significant blow to smuggling networks, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Quetta has confiscated a cache of high-end, non-customs paid vehicles valued at approximately Rs. 158 million. The seized vehicles, notably including bulletproof models, were discovered during a targeted operation on Sariab Road in the provincial capital. Acting on verified intelligence, customs officials
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SYDENY: Babar Azam’s troubles continue in Australia. The Pakistani Master-Blaster struggles with his batting form in the ongoing BBL. His side Sydney Super Sixers lost an important game against the Melbourne Stars while chasing a modest target of 129 runs. Babar Azam made a 28 runs partnership on the second wicket before he was trapped
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Quetta: The Health Minister has taken notice of the incident in which a newborn boy was reportedly swapped for a girl. The Health Care Commission has been instructed to submit a report within 24 hours. According to details, staff at a nursery on Jinnah Road in Quetta allegedly changed a newborn boy into a girl.
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ISLAMABAD: A downward trend continued for the second consecutive day in the local market for gold and silver. According to the All Sarafa Association, the price of 24-carat gold per tola dropped by Rs 600, reaching Rs 466,162, while the rate for 10 grams of gold fell by Rs 515 to Rs 399,658. Meanwhile, the
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