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South Waziristan

Security forces foil suicide bombing plot in South Waziristan

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Security forces

ISLAMABAD: Security forces said they foiled a major suspected terrorist attack in the Wana area of South Waziristan after destroying an explosives-laden vehicle before it could be used in a suicide bombing.

According to security officials, the intelligence-based operation targeted a vehicle packed with explosives that was allegedly being prepared for a terrorist attack.

Officials said the vehicle had been kept under surveillance for three days before it was struck after moving away from populated areas to minimize the risk to civilians.

Security officials said the operation destroyed the explosives-laden vehicle and a motorcycle. One suspected militant was killed and five others were injured during the operation.

The officials said the operation was conducted with a focus on protecting civilian lives and property, describing it as a successful effort to prevent a potentially devastating attack.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the security forces for thwarting the suspected attack, saying their timely action protected residents of Wana and nearby areas from possible devastation.

 He commended the forces for their professionalism in neutralizing the explosives before the planned attack could be carried out.

Where in Pakistan are Pine Nuts selling for just Rs 3,000 per Kg?

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Pine Nuts

KARACHI: With the arrival of winter, dry fruit prices typically rise, yet one of the most expensive nuts—pine nuts—has surprisingly dropped to just Rs 3,000 per kilogram.

Dry fruits are among nature’s finest gifts, consumed throughout the year but especially popular during winter due to their nutritional value. Among the favourites are peanuts, dried apricots, dates, figs, raisins and several others.

However, the most sought-after and traditionally expensive dry fruit has always been pine nuts, often considered out of reach for many middle-income households.

In recent years, pine nuts have largely disappeared from roadside stalls due to their skyrocketing prices. This flavourful delicacy has been sold for as high as Rs 12,000 to Rs 16,000 per kilogram.

But there is good news this season. Pine nuts are being sold for just Rs 3,000 per kilogram—bringing them within the purchasing power of the middle class once again.

However, this reduced price is not widespread. The cheaper pine nuts are currently available only in the Wana Bazaar area of South Waziristan (Lower).

Local shopkeepers say the same pine nuts were sold for Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 per kilogram last year in their region. This year, a larger crop yield has led to a significant drop in prices.