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Evacuation in the Snow: Fears of Conflict Drive Mass Exodus from Pakistan’s Tirah Valley

Residents from Tirah valley, who fled a remote mountainous region bordering Afghanistan, gather to get themself registered, in Bara, Khyber District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan A wave of displacement is sweeping through northwest Pakistan as thousands of families flee the Tirah Valley after mosque loudspeakers warned residents of possible upcoming military action. The sudden announcements triggered a rapid and chaotic departure, with many families leaving in the middle of harsh winter conditions. Residents describe a tense atmosphere in the valley, where fears of renewed conflict between security forces and militant groups have been simmering for months. Entire communities have packed their belongings onto trucks, donkeys, and makeshift carts, heading toward safer towns such as Bara and Peshawar. Government officials insist that no military operation has been ordered and attribute the movement of people to seasonal migration patterns. Locals strongly dispute this, sayi...
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TSX Ends Year on High Note Despite Recent Dip


Despite closing lower on the last trading day of the year, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is poised to record its best performance since 2021. The S&P/TSX Composite Index saw a 22% increase over the year, driven by strong performances from key sectors such as technology and healthcare.

While the final trading session saw a slight dip, investor sentiment remains optimistic as the TSX continues to reach new all-time highs. Analysts attribute this success to robust earnings reports and positive economic indicators, suggesting a promising outlook for the coming year.




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