A miner’s body has been recovered from the collapsed coal mine in the Sanjidi area, about 40 kilometers from Quetta. The collapse, caused by a gas buildup, trapped 12 workers underground, according to Chief Inspector of Mines Abdul Ghani Baloch. More than 12 hours after the incident, rescue teams are still working to save the trapped miners. Debris blocking the entry point has been cleared, the Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported. However, reaching the affected part of the mine remains a challenge. The workers are trapped at a depth of 4,000 feet, as stated by Deputy Director of Rescue…
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Pakistan’s remittances reached $3.1 billion in December, showing a 29.3% increase compared to the same month last year. This significant rise highlights the financial contributions of overseas Pakistanis during challenging economic times. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), remittance inflows also grew by 5.6% compared to the previous month. The total remittances during the first half of the fiscal year 2024-25 (July-December) amounted to $17.8 billion. This reflects a 32.8% increase from $13.4 billion received during the same period in the last fiscal year. The surge in workers’ remittances is closely tied to Pakistan’s improving economic landscape. Factors…
Security forces successfully rescued eight civilian workers abducted by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Seventeen workers were taken hostage at gunpoint in a ruthless attack by militants on Thursday. According to sources, the militants ambushed a vehicle transporting unarmed civilians. They set the vehicle on fire after taking the passengers captive and fled the scene. Security forces, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies (LEAs), launched a joint operation and managed to recover eight abductees. Efforts to rescue the remaining civilians are still underway. Sources stated that security forces are determined to bring the perpetrators of…
South Africa’s sports minister has joined the growing call for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy scheduled in Pakistan. This comes as British politicians continue pressuring England not to play Afghanistan next month. Both England and South Africa are in the same group as Afghanistan in the competition. They face mounting demands to withdraw from matches in protest of the Taliban government’s harsh measures against women’s rights since taking power in August 2021. South Africa is set to open its Champions Trophy campaign against Afghanistan in Karachi on February 21. However, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has urged Cricket…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s economic progress continues to gain momentum. The country recorded a per capita income of $1,680 in FY2024. Projections for FY2025 estimate this figure to rise to $2,405, reflecting a robust economic recovery. Islamabad leads with a per capita GDP of $2,996, surpassing several regional benchmarks, including India’s national average of $2,106. Punjab’s per capita income stands at $1,713.60, exceeding the national average by 2 percent. Sindh emerges as a top performer with a figure of $1,748, highlighting its economic strength. Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan report per capita incomes of $1,388.41 and $1,106 respectively, showcasing steady progress. Gilgit-Baltistan…
Negotiations between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have reached a deadlock. The situation escalated after a controversial conversation involving Aleema Khan, the sister of PTI founder Imran Khan. Her remarks have added fuel to an already tense political climate. A leaked WhatsApp exchange between Aleema Khan and PTI social media operator Ahsan Alvi has caused significant uproar. In the chat, Aleema Khan questioned efforts to secure better prison conditions for her brother, Imran Khan. She suggested that the public should feel the pain of the current circumstances, implying that it could strengthen PTI’s political narrative. This development has drawn…
The Cabinet Committee on Enforced Disappearances revealed new findings regarding missing persons. During a meeting chaired by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, it was disclosed that several cases reviewed by the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (CoIED) were fake. Many of these individuals, including some linked to Baloch nationalists, were proclaimed offenders who had fled the country to avoid legal proceedings. According to a spokesperson for the law ministry, the committee granted itself more powers. These included reviewing the inquiry commission’s steps and progress. The session also demanded the latest statistics and facts about the reviewed cases. Discrepancies were…
HANGU: A convoy carrying relief goods has finally departed for Kurram after being stuck in Tal for several days. The convoy will deliver essential supplies to the residents of Bagan, a part of Kurram district facing severe challenges. Officials confirmed this to the media on Wednesday. The Fata Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) has sent 10 vehicles with vital goods such as tents, mattresses, blankets, kitchen sets, and other necessary items. This is just the first phase of the relief operation. In addition to this, another convoy with food supplies is expected to leave for Parachinar today. Officials mentioned that two…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief General Asim Munir, and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai are among several Pakistanis featured in the 2025 list of the “500 Most Influential Muslims.” The annual publication, known as “The Muslim 500,” highlights the most impactful Muslim figures globally. Published by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center in Amman, Jordan, the list evaluates individuals based on their cultural, ideological, political, financial, or other contributions to the Muslim Ummah. It has been released annually since 2009, recognizing those who significantly influence the global Muslim community. This year, the publication features a diverse group of Pakistanis, including…
Three soldiers embraced martyrdom, and 19 terrorists were killed in three separate military operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the military’s media wing. The operations were carried out on January 6 and 7, as confirmed by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The martyred soldiers were identified as Lance Havaldar Abbas Ali, 38, from Ghizer, Naik Muhammad Nazir, 37, from Skardu, and Naik Muhammad Usman, 37, from Attock. They lost their lives during an exchange of fire with terrorists in Karak. During this operation, three members of the banned group Fitna Al Khawarij were eliminated. In another operation, security forces acted…
