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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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Scarborough Pub Shooting Leaves 12 Injured, Suspects Remain at Large

A tragic shooting unfolded late Friday night at a pub near Scarborough Town Centre in Toronto, leaving 12 people injured. The incident occurred around 10:40 p.m. at the Piper Arms Pub, located on Progress Avenue. Toronto police reported that six of the victims sustained gunshot wounds, though none of the injuries are life-threatening. The victims range in age from their 20s to mid-50s.

Authorities have identified three male suspects who entered the pub and opened fire. The suspects were last seen fleeing the scene in a silver car, with one reportedly wearing a black balaclava. A command post has been established near the pub as police continue their investigation. Progress Avenue remains closed between Ellesmere Road and Highway 401.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow expressed her concern, stating that all necessary resources have been deployed to apprehend the suspects. She extended her thoughts to the victims and their families.

This incident has left the community shaken, as the pub was celebrating its grand opening on the night of the shooting. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.


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