Armed robbers carried out a daring but unusual heist in South Waziristan, escaping with 23 sacks of chilgoza (pine nuts) worth Rs12 million.
A gang of at least 11 robbers carried out the well thought-out plan in Wana Bazaar on Thursday, taking the guard, as well as the workers present in the warehouse, hostage. They then made away with the 23 sacks, which the warehouse owner valued at a whopping Rs12 million.
Pine nuts currently cost Rs8,000 a kilo, while peeled ones go up to as much as Rs14,000 per kilo, making them one the most expensive dry fruits in the country. And it appears that criminals are also realising their worth.
Speaking to Geo News, a shopkeeper said: “If you divide the total pine nuts in one kilogramme by 8,000, it shows the price of a single pine nut at Rs400.”
It’s astonishing to see that something smaller than an inch is worth so much.
Security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian-sponsored terrorism, says ISPR
Meteorological department says the maximum temperature can reach up to 36°C to 38°C
Epicentre of earthquake located 8 kilometres southeast of Kalat district, says PMD
Pakistan advises citizens to avoid travel to Iran amid escalating tensions in Middle East
In letter to Omar Ayub, Sadiq says committee can only be formed after both parties submit proposed names
Security sources term reports part of propaganda campaign by Indian media, proxy foreign media outlets
