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Planted explosives: Ex-army official’s house blown up by militants
Police say family members were sleeping in another room and are safe.
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Mourning: Chehlum observed amid tight security
Processions taken out from different parts of the city conclude at Qissa Khawani Bazaar.
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Addressing energy needs: SMEDA signs deal for coal briquetting plant in FATA
Feasibility study to be conducted for processing coal mined in tribal areas.
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Health scare: Over 5,000 cases of measles reported in K-P last year
Doctors say vaccinations alone cannot prevent the disease, proper nutrition and hygiene is needed.
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Polio: Charsadda begins fresh drive without women volunteers
Polio teams escorted by Frontier Constabulary personnel.
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‘Truce offer’: PPP proposes jirga for talks with Taliban
FATA leadership says the government should follow US policy of negotiations.
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Health woes: Bisham hospital a ‘blot’ on health care
Hospital without electricity supply, basic medical equipment and specialists.
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Blasts: Man killed, three injured in Orakzai Agency explosions
Bombs were planted outside a shop in Orakzai Market in Hassanzai Darra.
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Profile: The ‘good’ Taliban leader
Nazir had been targeted twice by US drones and once by an improvised explosive device and a suicide attacker.
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Peace in Fata: Local PPP leaders urge government to talk to Taliban
PPP Fata president urges government to engage Pakistani Taliban in dialogues for attaining peace in the region.
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Swabi attack: Aid groups demand greater protection
Attack adds to fears that charity workers are increasingly vulnerable, particularly in the northwest.
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North Waziristan: Three killed as mortars hit civilian houses
Curfew leaves commuters stranded on Bannu-Miramshah Road.
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Endangered species: WWF to set traps for leopards in Galiyat
WWF aims to set radio collars on at least 2 leopards to track their movements and minimise the human threats.
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Torkham border: No cross-border travel without legal documents
Decision taken by Pakistan, Afghanistan after negotiations to restrict illegal movement.
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Instilling terror: Yet another explosion in UoP
“One kilogramme of explosives was used,” a BDS official said.
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Health workers killings: Swabi puts its seven courageous workers to rest
Frequent attacks on polio workers blur future of NGOs working on health projects.
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Re[el]vival: Cinemas in Peshawar take rebirth cue from Bollywood
Pashto films limited to a couple of theatres as owners look to boost business.
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Chehlum procession: Peshawar entry points sealed for security measures
Main procession will begin from imambargah Akhunabad at around 2pm.
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Gomal Zam Dam workers: Rights activist agrees to pay ransom for abducted men
PHC asks Wapda security chief to contact Ansar Burney for the money.
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In Waziristan, craze for cricket knows no bounds
Tribal youth are just as mad about cricket as anyone can get.
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In shock: Swabi massacre families appalled by sheer brutality
Aid groups demand greater protection; NGO temporarily suspends operations in the province.
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Murder of Ghazala Javed: Primary accused, family members record statements
Former husband denies murder charges; family members say they are receiving threats.
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Tragedy: Two girls killed, five injured by stray mortar
All victims were below the age of 12.
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Attack: Worker’s hujra destroyed by twin blasts
After the explosion, 30 school teachers and 93 volunteers refused to vaccinate children against polio in Jamrud.
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Annual Development Programme: K-P govt stores more in budget for agriculture
MoU will be signed between Afghanistan, K-P govt to export wheat.
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Streamlining: Proposal drafted for restructuring healthcare facilities
Aims for coordination among districts, providing better services.
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Political participation: 20% of assembly seats demanded for women
Participants of seminar say it will help them raise issues at government level.
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42% of underage married girls from Pakistan
‘There may be 25,000 new child brides every day for the next 10 years’.
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Fresh start: Polio drive begins in FATA, K-P under strict security
Vaccination declared mandatory in South Waziristan for obtaining passport, CNIC.
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Year of violence: Terror attacks claimed 350 lives in K-P last year
Police say terrorists were mainly focused on Peshawar city.
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‘Novel’ methods: Police burst tyres of unattended vehicles to keep car lifters at bay
People express concern, say police refuse to take responsibility for their actions.
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Afghan refugees repatriation: Efforts should be stepped up to meet June deadline, says UNHCR
Commissioner for Afghan Refugees says no push policy will be adopted.
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Capital punishment: ATC hands death penalty for bombing
Two other suspects arrested by the police, Atif and Zahid, were acquitted by the court.
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Violence in Khyber Agency: Three injured by mortar, bomb defused
Nawaz said locals rushed to the site soon after the incident and pulled out the injured from underneath the debris.
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Environmental concerns: First rangeland policy drafted
60% of livestock in the province feeds on grasslands in these areas.
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PTI’s Yousafzai withdraws candidacy in favour of Khattak
Intra-party polls in the province are expected to be completed by Jan 3.
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Planted IED: Aspiring cricketer dies in school blast
This was the second time the school was targeted.
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Suppressed talent: For Peshawar’s artists, there is no place for show-and-tell
Peshawar University is the only institute which organises annual exhibitions for young painters.
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‘Year for recovery of missing persons’ fails to hold its promise
Besides de-radicalisation, all those held on suspicion were also given training in different areas.
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Shunning violence: ANP leaders up for negotiating with militants
Say Bashir Bilour’s assassination will not weaken the party’s resolve.
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Slain Levies personnel: Not just a number
Wazir was the sole breadwinner of the family. Hayat Ali's grief-struck mother died on hearing of her son's death.
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Bodies of 9 TTP militants found in North Waziristan
TTP spokesperson confirms, says militants were arrested by security forces earlier.
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ANP’s lonesome war against terror
Most national and provincial parties remain silent on taking decisive action against militancy.
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Slain in prime of youth, 21 Levies men laid to rest
Families express grief, anger at lack of government support.
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What is the Levies Force?
The Levies force was established in 1859 in the Malakand area during British rule.
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Imprisoned in Afghanistan: Naseem says her husband was a scapegoat, not a spy
Khalid was arrested in 2010 by Afghan intelligence after being accused of working for ISI.
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Poultry smuggling: Despite ban, chickens continue to cross the border
Traders say illegal export to Afghanistan has increased prices in the province.
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Violence in Bara: Woman killed, children injured by stray mortar
Afridi says Baghwali’s family was asleep in their house when the shell hit the room.
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Troubled at sea: Freed seaman recounts atrocities of Somali pirates
Gul Bacha says he thought he would never return home alive.
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Off-track: No light at the end of the tunnel for freight trains
Officials say goods cannot be transported despite willingness of businesses.