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Abducted by militants: Body of security official found
Curfew imposed in North Waziristan lasting from 6am to 5:30pm.
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Khyber Agency: After 40 years, tribesmen to elect own representative
Security official killed, another injured while defusing bomb in Bara.
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Stretching airways: Boeing flights soon to land at DI Khan airport
The airport was closed down in 2002 because of security problems.
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Political rally: JI is little more than an NGO, says Maulana Fazl Rehman
Addressing a large public gathering JUI-F says violence in K-P and FATA is country’s doing.
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Taking a stand: ‘No new resolution on Kalabagh Dam’
Even if the SC orders to go ahead with the project, we will not accept the decision, says ANP chief.
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Curtain call: Forced into exile, Pashto TV’s ‘Janan’ longs for home
Three years ago revered actor Alamzaib Mujahid was forced out of his country to work as a cab driver in Singapore.
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Blind Twenty 20: Zeeshan’s father accuses host country for phenyl accident
‘It’s not a conspiracy against my son but against the nation’s hero’.
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Unmanned war: US drone kills another ‘al Qaeda leader’
Muhammad Ahmed al Mansoor was among four militants killed in strike.
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Nowhere to go: Mehsud tribesmen denounce displacement decision
First jirga of the immigrant tribe in which they condemn the decision of the pro-government Taliban commander.
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In cold blood: A family of five gunned down in their sleep
Unidentified assailants barged in and killed an entire family, including three children.
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Education Regulatory Authority bill: Private schools observe strike, leave parents in a fix
People say government schools, not private ones, should be streamlined.
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Party politics: Hoti appointed as PML-N’s senior VP
Spokesperson says the move will give K-P more representation in party affairs.
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Managing waste: Peshawar’s sewage system going down the drain
Obsolete systems are barely tending to the needs of the growing population.
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Remembering Telaband’s fallen militia volunteer turned police constable
An ardent supporter of peace militias, Ibrar Khan was drafted by the police.
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Political transition: Informally contacted for caretaker setup in K-P, says Durrani
Denies having any official meeting with the government.
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Restoring harmony: Unregistered seminaries face closure in Upper Dir
Seminaries given until Dec 31 to register; jirga says houses with links to militants will be demolished.
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Leaving Wana: Mehsud exit deadline extended till Dec 15
Most of the tribesmen have already left the area.
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Addressing complaints: PESCO officials a call away for all consumers
Power company’s chief says people will now be able to contact officials directly.
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Reforms under spotlight: Education ministers look back at past achievements
Apprise participants of reconstructed schools.
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Voicing reservations: Private schools, colleges to remain shut today
More than 25,000 schools across the province will remain closed today.
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Justice sought: Family files petition, questions whereabouts of ‘terror suspect’
Alleged aide of suicide bomber released by police yet to reach home.
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Undervalued artisan: Peshawar’s sole rabab maker recalls the tunes of old times
The usage of the instrument in Afghanistan and northwest Pakistan dates back to the 7th century.
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Gender-based violence increases by 28%
Women’s abuse is not as vigorously highlighted by international rights groups.
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Cost of war: Residents say police ‘forcibly’ turning houses into check posts
SSP says police paying rent to all owners, denies claims of land grabbing.
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US diplomat writes and sings Pashto song for Malala
There’s need to encourage young girls in education and leadership; that’s the basic message of my song, says diplomat.
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Protest against regulatory bill: Private schools in Malakand, Hazara to remain shut tomorrow
PEN says bill an attempt to bring private schools under government’s control.
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Detention: PHC rejects alleged robber’s, hashish consumer’s bail plea
Police arrested the four robbers after Ghulam Muhammad filed a case at Tangi police station.
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Protecting senior faculty: Hazara University accused of violating retirement age orders
Staff association says positions not being opened for younger teachers.
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Pak-Afghan highway: Torkham border sealed for security purposes
The official says that the security situation on the Afghan Highway had been tightened by paramilitary troops.
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Ensuring accountability: Minister blames corruption for terrorism
NAB outlines phases for holding society accountable
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Analysis: Some quell, some spread murmurs of electoral alliances
PPP gears up for upcoming general elections with renewed zest.
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Shelter homes: Doors remain closed for women victims of violence
Govt says there are not enough resources to run crisis centres in province.
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Mullah Nazir’s deadline ends: Mehsud exodus from Wana starts
Hundreds of tribesmen have left their houses.
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Curbing violence: Doctors urged to ensure rights to detainees
Speakers say though there is no torture-specific legislation, the constitution prohibits it.
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In Swat, a girls’ primary school without teachers
School being run by volunteer teacher for past 10 days in Shinkat village.
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All rounder: Girl from tribal area shines at international forum
Mamaraha, 14, has brought home laurels with her creativity and leadership skills.
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Explosives recovered: PHC refuses bail request for suspected terrorist
CJ Khan says trial court should decide case in four months.
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Real estate woes: No shelter from rising property prices in Peshawar
Permanent residents blame refugees for escalated costs.
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Domestic abuse: Seminar held on violence against women
Speakers apprise participants of existing laws protecting women.
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Electricity surcharge: PHC issues show-cause notices to officials
NEPRA chairman, Water and Power secretary asked to submit reply on contempt notice.
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‘Unreligious music’: Over two dozen militants storm wedding function
Act reignites locals’ fear of terrorism.
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Message of peace: Japanese wrestlers thrill K-P crowd with slams and clotheslines
Inoki appreciates hospitality of Pakistan, says country is safe for sports.
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Targeting education: Boys school blown up in Charsadda
Three rooms of the school were partially damaged while its boundary wall and one room was completely destroyed.
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Hunting down IEDs: Police recover bomb parts from Peshawar warehouse
Large quantities of chemicals and items used in making bombs recovered from a warehouse in Chamkani.
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Eroding health facilities: Injuries can get bad to worse at province’s largest hospital
Stretchers without foams, pits on the floors only worsen patients’ conditions.
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State-of-the-art: Blood transfusion centre to be established at HMC
The Rs190 million project will be partially funded by the German government.
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Switching alliances: PPP gains more ground in K-P
K-P Assembly lawmaker Nighat Orakzai, senior leader Iftikhar Jhagra joins PPP.
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Targeting education: Another girls school destroyed in Hangu
Despite claims of police officials, no action has yet been taken.
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Terror attempt: Bomb planted near JUI-F leader’s house defused
Two kilogrammes explosives used, says official.
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Afghan refugees: As deadline lingers, govt clueless over repatriation strategy
UNHCR spokesperson says tripartite meeting to be held on December 7, 8.