ISLAMABAD: Reports claiming the death of renowned Sufi singer Abida Parveen have been strongly denied by her family. Her daughter confirmed that Parveen is in good health and that all death rumors are completely false. “My mother is perfectly fine,” her daughter said. “Fans are being misled with false news about her passing. We urge […]
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QUETTA: Balochistan Assembly member Maulana Hidayat ur Rehman has criticised the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s remarks about using fuel savings to build highways in Balochistan during his visit to Quetta. In an interview, he said such statements amount to an insult to the people of the province. He said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has
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QUETTA: As winter intensifies in Quetta, demand for warm blankets has risen sharply. Iranian-made blankets have emerged as the top choice for city residents. Traders say the drop in temperatures has pushed buyers into markets earlier than usual. Shops in key commercial areas are seeing steady footfall. Muhammad Jameel, a blanket trader at Mizan Chowk’s
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LASBILA:Residents and community leaders in Winder city are sounding the alarm over numerous illegal LPG gas filling stations operating without safeguards, warning of a potential catastrophe in waiting. These unlicensed outlets, reportedly running in busy markets and residential neighborhoods, are refilling domestic cylinders openly while lacking fundamental safety infrastructure. According to locals, most of these
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NOKUNDI: A tragic road accident near Nokundi in Balochistan’s Chagai district on Thursday claimed the lives of at least two Afghan nationals and left four others seriously injured. The incident occurred when a Toyota vehicle overturned following a tyre burst, causing the driver to lose control on the remote highway. According to police, the accident
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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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