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'Holi ayi, Holi ayi': Hindus in Hazara celebrate the arrival of spring, the festival of love
After the death of an elder’s son, the Larkana incident and other factors, Holi in Peshawar is postponed till...
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Local bodies’ elections: K-P govt seems unprepared to meet April 30 deadline
Election commission also not ready; biometric verification condition causing major delay.
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Khyber Agency’s suspended polio drive to start soon
Afridi says drive was delayed as proper security measures were not taken in subdivisions of Khyber Agency.
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Act of solidarity: K-P nurses take cue from Punjab counterparts
Staff from three main hospitals protests in support of colleagues from Lahore.
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Absent from duty: Three doctors suspended
Over 1,000 patients visit the department from across the division daily, says Dr Iftikhar, the hospital's MS.
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Crime of passion: Police arrest three of five alleged murderers
Accused include victim’s wife, father-in-law.
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No loss of life: Bomb damages tribesman’s hujra
Meanwhile, in another incident, militants fired two rockets at a house in Gudar.
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Outside the law: Two gunned down in the name of ‘honour’
Lodging an FIR is often avoided under tribal customs in Kohistan.
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Afghan elections a boon for city printers
With 10 contenders in the race, Peshawar’s presses are roaring to pick the next Afghanistan president.
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A dark week: Lights out in Galiyat region
PESCO officials blame inclement weather for disruption in power supply.
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Subject[ive] studies: After a call to prayer in Torghar, a sermon on girls education
Pressure from religious leaders causes over 40 students grades 5 to 8 to drop out of district’s sole private school.
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At gunpoint: 11 tribesmen kidnapped by militants
Kurram Agency tribesmen recovered from Daradarh on Saturday.
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Sehat ka Insaf: Campaign to hit other districts next month
More than 0.64m children vaccinated in the seventh round in Peshawar.
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Woman's kidnapping triggers more abductions
Both sides have registered FIRs against each other.
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FCR commissioner reduces Dr Shakil Afridi's sentence by 10 years
His sentence was reduced to 22 years and the fine was also reduced from Rs320,000 to Rs220,000.
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Ahrarul Hind claims responsibility for Peshawar, Quetta blasts
'We don't abide by these [peace] talks and will continue to stage attacks,' says chief of Ahrarul Hind Umar Qasmi.
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Religious persecution: Sikhs lash out against murder, kidnappings
Demand immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of attackers.
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Capped at year 12: Dearth of facilities, staff renders sole degree college useless
The boys college is the only one offering higher education in a 40-km radius.
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Nine people belonging to same community kidnapped from Peshawar
Unidentified persons kidnapped them around 8am this morning from a suburban area near Mashokhel.
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Unaffordable healthcare: Govt releases billions for kidney transplants, dialysis of poor patients
Health minister says strict action being taken against illegal laboratories and spurious drug suppliers in market.
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On their own: Minorities’ constitutional rights demanded
Prerogative of non-Muslims to freely perform religious obligations, says Fida Hussain.
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In civil service: K-P govt enhances salaries, perks for advocates general
Amendments to relevant rules and regulations approved by the governor.
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Recurring cycle: Girls school blown up in Wana
Two rooms of school completely destroyed in blast while windows of others were shattered.
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Saving space: PHC stays CM’s decision to handover botanical garden
Khattak had ordered to give 577 kanals of the garden to two universities.
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Vicious violence: 21 killed in bomb and suicide attacks
Remote-controlled bomb kills 11 in Quetta; 10 die in suicide attack on police armoured vehicle in Peshawar.
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Dam dispute
Govt cannot afford to be held hostage for the sake of unresolved local disputes over the construction of Bhasha dam.
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An elopement: Man shot dead in apparent honour killing
Police official says a case has been filed against the accused.
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World Kidney Day: Around 10,000 die of kidney diseases every year in K-P
Health minister announces dialysis centres for northern districts.
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In protest: Welfare board workers demand their salaries
Employees were carrying placards and banners inscribed with slogans against the government.
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Beyond conflict: Pak-US ties not limited to ongoing war, says Gabriel Escobar
US consul general says there will be a focus on people to people interaction, education.
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Come next week: Anti-encroachment drive to begin in Mansehra
District council to show no leniency to illegal occupants, says district council chief.
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The written word: Abasin Arts Council awards K-P’s literati
Pashto, Hindko and Urdu writers recognised for contributions to poetry, prose and research.
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Standing on agriculture: Lawmakers collectively oppose housing societies
CM Khattak assures the Havelian scheme will not be constructed on arable land.
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Targeted attack: Sikh hakim, employee gunned down
Families claim both men did not have any enemies.
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A forced hand: Court orders reopening of car lots, bus stands
Former PHC CJ had taken suo motu notice over city’s traffic issues.
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Diamer-Kohistan dispute: G-B Assembly accuses K-P government of land encroachment
Minister for works asks federal govt to pack up and leave if it can’t resolve row.
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Govt not serious about peace talks, claims Jamshed Dasti
37 organisations to be privatised due to which 47,000 workers may lose their jobs, says the MNA.
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Family argument: Two brothers of former senator Abdul Rehman shot dead in Peshawar
Police arrest 9 people including former senator himself, his son and two navy officials.
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Provocative speeches: K-P bans live broadcast of Chitral’s FM channel
Report says timely action has been taken in order to promote complete harmony among Muslim communities and minorities.
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Access denied: BISE Abbottabad bars media from examination halls
Controller of examinations says coverage causes unnecessary harassment for students.
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Below the poverty line: For labourers, days change but the story remains the same
There is no policy in K-P to provide daily wage workers their basic rights.
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Demanding release: Aafia Siddiqi’s sister criticises K-P government
Fauzia and Salakhan marched from Hashtnagri Chowk to the press club in protest.
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One seat: ECP issues schedule for by-elections in PK-86, Swat-VII
Awami National Party allots
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Violation of privacy: Court orders FIR against cops
The policemen entered the house without search a warrant
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Search operations: At least 40 suspects held in Pishtakhara, Regi
Eight-year-old dies after overdose of sedatives given by kidnappers, accused arrested .
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For distinguished service: Judge to consider police officials for awards on August 14
Judicial remand of weapons scam suspects extended by 14 days, bail hearings adjourned .
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Race for K-P’s governorship: Maj (r) Amir may upset Jhagra’s chances
PML-N provincial wings, leaders support the central secretary general .
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Official misconduct: SHO among two cops suspended
An FIR has also been lodged against both cops and further departmental action is in progress.
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Villagers claim two minors died of measles
Villagers treated kids with traditional medication but they did not survive and passed away on Tuesday
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A dangerous education: Grade 10 student killed a day before exams
Main gates of two schools damaged in explosions.

















































