Explosives stolen

Published February 16, 2012

CHITRAL, Feb 16: A huge quantity of explosive material was stolen here on Wednesday from the warehouse of Korean construction company Sambu engaged in construction of Golen Gol hydropower project. Chitral police confirmed the incident and said that on Thursday, the manager administration of the company, J Jallium, registered an FIR against unknown persons for stealing 550kg explosives which was being used to blast the mountain to construct tunnel for the power project.

The police took into custody a watchman of the company and started investigation. — Correspondent

Opinion

Editorial

Weathering the storm
Updated 29 Apr, 2024

Weathering the storm

Let 2024 be the year when we all proactively ensure that our communities are safeguarded and that the future is secure against the inevitable next storm.
Afghan repatriation
29 Apr, 2024

Afghan repatriation

COMPARED to the roughshod manner in which the caretaker set-up dealt with the issue, the elected government seems a...
Trying harder
29 Apr, 2024

Trying harder

IT is a relief that Pakistan managed to salvage some pride. Pakistan had taken the lead, then fell behind before...
Return to the helm
Updated 28 Apr, 2024

Return to the helm

With Nawaz Sharif as PML-N president, will we see more grievances being aired?
Unvaxxed & vulnerable
Updated 28 Apr, 2024

Unvaxxed & vulnerable

Even deadly mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and malaria have vaccines, but they are virtually unheard of in Pakistan.
Gaza’s hell
Updated 28 Apr, 2024

Gaza’s hell

Perhaps Western ‘statesmen’ may moderate their policies if a significant percentage of voters punish them at the ballot box.