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Taliban strictures: The unkindest haircut of all
Dilshad describes his life before the brutal Taliban insurgency in Buner as heaven.
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Pak-Norway cooperation: Harnessing culture for education
Lok Virsa has established children’s folklore societies in 10 schools in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Sindh.
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NATO tankers ablaze: Peshawar targeted by militants; four dead
Armed militants attack three parking lots where oil tankers carrying fuel for NATO forces were stationed.
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Expired visa: US national in 14-day judicial custody
The US embassy in Islamabad identified the man arrested on Friday as Aaron Mark DeHaven.
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Burnt NATO tankers ablaze again in bomb blast
Militants had planted devices on 12 out of 18 parked tankers in an attack yesterday.
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Tales of perseverance: The librarian, curator and survivor of Swat
Poet, historian and archeology expert Mohammad Pervesh Shaheen stands tall in every respect.
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Expired visa: Police detain another US national
The foreigner, whose name is believed to be Aaron Mark DeHaven, was arrested in Peshawar.
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Enlightenment: Bringing books back to schools
First such event in 3 years in Swat, a generous turnout of students and teachers mark exhibition of educational books.
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‘Acquitted terrorists regrouping in K-P’
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government blames lower judiciary for a rapid increase in terrorist activities in the province.
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Drone strike kills 4 in NW
At least four people were killed when a US drone fired two missiles at a compound in Datta Khel.
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Protest: Unions demand recovery of kidnapped workers
Union of hydro-electric workers demand the recovery of kidnapped Tribal Electric Supply Company (Tesco) employees.
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Closure of health facilities: Tribesmen threaten protests
Tribal elders of Fata demanded the government review the decision to close health facilities.
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Closure: Final page turns on Saeed Book Bank Peshawar
A significant chapter in Peshwar’s literary history came to a close.
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Nominations of councils : New Governor’s decision infuriates tribesmen
Masood Kausar’s nominated agency development councils are unacceptable to tribesmen.
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Security forces kill 8 militants in Kurram
Forces pound militant hideouts with heavy artillery, destroying two hideouts and a vehicle.
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International Mother Tongue Day: ‘Teach children in their mother tongues’
Call for preservation and promotion of endangered languages.
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Disaster management: 20 day workshop kicks off
The purpose of these workshops is to increase the capacity of officials to provide better response during disasters.
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Rocket attack kills 6 near Hangu: Police
Mortar shells targeting army checkpoint hit civilian houses. Two women and two children are also killed.
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Remembrance: Honouring the struggle
Tribute to Minhaj Barna paid at Peshawar Press Club.
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Over 1,000 employees of K-P NADRA to be regularised
Federal government approves recommendation of NADRA to regularise 4,000 of its employees nationwide by March 31.
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Speak thy vernacular: Displaying pride in pashto, hindko
Seminar to “highlight the significance of mother tongues and promote a sense of unity and harmony in society”.
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First US drone attacks in weeks kill 11
A second drone attack at night kills at least 4 after attack in the morning killed 7.
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Capturing history on film now free in K-P
The photography fee in all museums and archaeological sites of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has been waived off.
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International Mother Tongue Day: 18 languages spoken in K-P, FATA and G-B at risk
The 1973 Constitution lists preservation of language, script and culture as a fundamental right.
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Edwardes students put up a show for all seasons
Keeping tradition alive, students of Peshawar’s historic Edwardes College performed “A Man For All Seasons”.
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Fierce fighting: Mohmand, Orakzai clashes kill 28 militants
At least 28 suspected militants were killed in fierce gunbattles in two separate incidents.
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Troops kill upto 28 militants
Pakistan army killed 20 militants in Mohmand and 8 militants in Lower Orakzai on Sunday.
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Identity paradigm: Mohallah Hinduwan, a name lost in translation
The village provides a magnificent view of the historic Attock Fort, built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
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Running behind schedule: PDWP asked to meet deadlines
The provincial govt had approved a total of Rs69.28 billion for 971 development projects in the province for 2010-11.
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Flood relief: Refugees demand alternate shelter
Refugees in Azakhel camp staged a demonstration on Saturday demanding alternative land.
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Fancy footwork: No hands? No problem for Swati teenager
In an already patriarchal society, the birth of a daughter with no hands was a double blow for her parents.
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Expanding operations: PRCS opening Charsadda branch
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) chairperson of the society called 2010 a “year of disaster”.
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Swat mourns journalists that went beyond call of duty
Senior journalists, lawmakers pay tribute to those killed during the insurgency.
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Summons to SC judges: PHC judge faces the music
PHC sets aside show-cause notice issued by judge of court summoning 4 SC judges.
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Nine-year-old rescued from ‘forced labour’
Child said he was kidnapped by a police official after his father's death.
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Pashto literary jirga: Call for revival of cultural activities in Peshawar
Gor Khutree was dubbed ‘the place where the famous tower of the Buddha bowl once stood’.
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Checkpoint police check the bid, not the bidder
The image of brave policemen has been ruined by a few among their ranks who take bribes from transporters.
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Eight dead in Mardan as factory wall collapses
The wall of a paper factory fell on residential quarters in Par Hoti area destroying two houses.
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One killed in Bannu explosion: Police
A car loaded with explosives was the cause of the explosion according to the police.
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Anthology of Wali Khan’s quotes launched
Book contains comments on politicians, state policy, democracy.
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Deputy speaker seeks explanation from FIA
K-P assembly speaker seeks explanation from FIA for stoppage of work on Pesco feeder.
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Moving on: Dancing back to Swat
After Taliban depart, Swat’s fair-skinned dancing girls are home again.
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Mystery prevails: ‘Col Imam still alive’
Sources say Col Imam sill alive and his family is negotiating with the captors to secure his release.
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Valentine’s surprise: Rosy start to a fiery debate in K-P assembly
Female opposition member presents roses during session.
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Drones hurt government's bid to win hearts and minds
Resham Khan, a tribesman, lost 15 members of his family in what he said was a US drone strike on a funeral procession.
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National Football Championship: K-P announces team
K-P Football Association names 2o member football squad for forthcoming Inter-Provincial Football Championship.
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After rain, the trouble comes
Daily life severely disrupted in Hazara.
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Over Rs1 billion being spent in Kurram Agency
Communications, agriculture, health and education receiving bulk of funding.
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Notorious ‘Bloody Square’ springs back to life
Residents still scarred by memories of the reign terror.
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Two suspected suicide bombers held in Swabi
Two people arrested on suspicion of planning to conduct a suicide bombing in Swabi.









































