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Policemen’s killers will be hunted down, vows Bashir Bilour
Says anti-militant operations can be mounted anywhere.
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Two TTP commanders arrested in Nowshera
Qari Saeed and Naimat Karim belong to militant group’s Orakzai Agency chapter.
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Tragic accident: Seven lives lost in Swat River cable car tragedy
Three women, one child among the victims.
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Swat River: Chairlift accident kills 2
Around seven people were on board; bodies of two have been recovered while search for others is underway.
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Group selling illegal SIMs arrested in Peshawar
Six SIM activators, 400 active SIM cards recovered.
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Curbing maternal and child mortality: Lack of awareness, political support hampering efforts
Speakers call for collaborative efforts of political leaders and health experts to up relevant health care activities.
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Unsatisfactory: Female jail warden suicide inquiry report rejected
The K-P home and tribal affairs department termed the inquiry ‘incomplete and unreliable’.
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Runaway Afghan couple: Lab officials refuse to collect blood samples
In absence of court official, KMU doctors refuse servicing family.
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Three months later: Youth policy still on the anvil
Original draft proposes introduction of English, Urdu and Mathematics in madrassas.
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Remembering the fallen: ‘SP Khurshid was militants’ fiercest enemy’
Khan had served with police since 1984 and led an exemplary team in one of the most dangerous areas.
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Tackling militancy : Adezai villagers putting up brave fight
Former peace militia leader says militants roam freely at night while police do not venture out after sundown.
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Late-Night Offensive: Six policemen killed in attack
A contingent FC and police manning the post attempted to repulse the attack but met with little success.
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Group selling illegal SIMs arrested in Peshawar
Three people arrested including Afghan nationals. Men remanded into police custody.
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In a first, FATA jirga condemns Malala attack
Haleemzai tribe calls for govt to reciprocate with regional development.
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Khanpur Sports Gala: Ban on flying activities affects turnout at festival
Many a visitor turned away due to ban on flying activities such as paragliding, hang gliding and hot air ballooning.
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Forced marriage: Minor girl’s family being forced for reconciliation
Kosar, 9, was married off to Ismail, 35, without the consent of her parents.
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Cricket for peace: Peshawar win Swat’s first T20 tournament
Peshawar beat Sialkot by nine runs in the final.
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Darra bazaar bombing: Victims of yet another blast recapitulate trauma
Out of the 33 wounded, 13 have been discharged from Lady Reading Hospital.
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Local PTI activists sketch plans for second peace march to Bara
FATA chapter intends to protest military action, march yet to be approved by Imran Khan.
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Targeted attacks: FC, Khasadar personnel gunned down
Ayaz Khan, became second official to be killed in Sheikhan after BDS official Hukam Khan was killed on September 28.
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Forced Migration: Christians allegedly forced out of Landi Kotal
People complained that no prior notice was given to them nor was any alternative provided for their accommodation.
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Five militants, FC official killed in encounter near Peshawar
Police reached Bara Sheikhan area after receiving reports of a planted bomb when militants attacked them.
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Grenade attack: One killed, 41 injured in Bannu
Victim alleges his rivals from the Musa Khel tribe behind the attack.
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Children of Malakand: Forgotten victim of a long war
Ninth grader Aurangzeb has been in coma since Sept 2011 after he was injured in a suicide attack during a funeral.
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Incensed by Malala attack, jirga declares war on Taliban
Nepkikhel Aman Jirga chairperson says they won’t rest until terrorism is wiped out.
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Infighting: 6 militants killed in clashes between rival TTP groups
Gunfight erupts between vice commander and commander of TTP in Orakzai Agency.
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Recovering dues: PESCO, TESCO launch drive against defaulters, illegal connections
Rs10.32m in outstanding dues recovered so far.
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Justice Bhagwandas: Judiciary demoralised due to compromises
Former SC judge criticises former leaders who made unconstitutional moves.
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Blast in Darra Adamkhel market kills 15, several injured
Officials say anti-Taliban, pro-government militia targeted in attack. TTP Darra Adamkhel deny involvement.
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South Waziristan insurgency: Militants attack security post, kill four soldiers
The attack involved about 70 militants, including Uzbeks; TTP claims responsibility.
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In search of greener pastures: Shepherds drive livestock downhill
A study analyses their movement and living patterns in K-P, Punjab.
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Targeted: Blast targets one of Mohmand Agency’s oldest mosques
Mosque’s boundary wall and room destroyed; no lives lost.
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Waziristan schools: PHC orders inquiry into embezzlement
Asks NAB to look into school’s accounts, transactions.
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Immunisation drive: ‘Refugee influx hampering polio eradication’
Doctors say virus being imported through cross-border migration
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Unaddressed mistakes: Overbilled PESCO customers not facilitated
Consumer received incorrect bills for three months charging him 1,113 extra power units.
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Warrior spirit: Nation prays, Malala shows ‘positive signs’ of recovery
Child activist on ventilator; doctors say next 24 to 36 hours ‘critical’.
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Increasing militancy: Two killed, three injured in IED blasts
Toheedul Islam peace militia members among victims.
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Demands met: Lecturers end two-week strike after salaries raised
Educators blame govt for wasting their time, teachers to resume work from Friday.
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Security issues: ‘Peace’ militia elder missing
Aman Laskher spokesperson says he had killed militants before joining the militia.
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Transparency: Committee set up to monitor sale of Khyber Bank shares
Employees fear losing their jobs.
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Fata to be ‘urbanised’ under pilot project
Sanitation and sewerage systems to be established.
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Police brutality: Police accused of torturing man in illegal detention
The police, however, have denied the charges and dubbed the victim’s claims “a made-up story”.
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Expressing solidarity: K-P govt orders a minute of silence for Malala
14-year-old peace icon airlifted to top army hospital in Rawalpindi.
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Spreading campaign?: 17 killed as drone targets Orakzai
Second-ever missile attack to target militants in Orakzai; Foreign Office protests violation of sovereignty.
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Fears of targeted shootings grow in Swat
It is calm now in Swat but this attack has worried us for our children's future, says Malala's relative.
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Bomb strapped to donkey kills 4 in Orakzai: Officials
Bomb strapped to donkey blew up as animal entered a small bazaar of village, says local administration official.
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Results challenged: Law students demand rechecking of papers
Accuse college administration of being unjust and partial.
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Foundation day: Hazara varsity celebrates milestone
University was placed 8th at federal level and 2nd in provincial ranking list compiled by HEC.
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Hajj quota policy: Ministry told to form larger commission
PHC CJ says larger commission should be constituted to form a balanced, transparent policy.
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After a five-year hiatus, PIA resumes flights to Swat
Saidu Sharif airport had been shut down after militants took over the valley in 2007.

















































