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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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Imran calls for inclusion of polio issue in peace talks agenda
PTI chief says K-P govt focusing more on Peshawar because the city has a higher incidence of polio.
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K-P IT Board launches Civic Hackathon Fellowship for Peshawar students
Minister for Information Technology says 12 students were selected for fellowship who will work with the STD.
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Municipal employees protest against sanitation officer getting beaten up
Say the officer wanted to resolve the matter peacefully but was attacked by PTI workers.
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In session: Poliovirus, possible travel restrictions take centre stage
Non-payment of municipal employees’ salaries in Lakki Marwat also discussed.
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Businessmen continue to flee city as extortionists set up shop
Police say it is taking effective measures against extortionists and carrying out regular raids.
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Calling all stakeholders: Trying to make Seed Act more farmer-friendly, says Tarakai
Farmers must be taken on board for agricultural policy.
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Sphere of influence: PHC seeks assistance over jurisdiction in FATA
FATA Lawyers Forum President Ijaz Mohmand termed the court’s move a good step.
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In case talks fail: Tribal elders urge govt to avoid operation
Residents of NWA say humanitarian cost of any action would be devastating.
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Doctors’ kidnappings: Hayatabad and Tatara SHOs issued notices
Judge Shaiber Khan investigates rise in cases of abduction of doctors in the province.
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Incomplete innoculation: Polio campaign to immunise over 70,000 children in FATA
NWA, 91% of SWA and parts of FR Bannu excluded from the drive.
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Thou shall not pass (by cheating): Education department to monitor matric exams via CCTVs
Officials say centres will be open to unscheduled visits to keep invigilators alert.
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A tale of two territories: G-B, Kohistan boundary dispute yet to be addressed
The situation turned violent when clashes between both sides left at least seven dead.
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Solitary endeavour: In LG polls, PML-N aims to keep dissent at bay
Provincial leaders claim going solo best way to tackle issues of local governance.
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Tales of the times : The bold and the literary
Pashto writer Zaitun Bano recalls her work on unorthodox traditions in Pukhtun society.
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Problems in UoP: ISF conveys concerns to Khattak
CM promises changes in varsities’ admin, action on sexual harassment.
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Tough times ahead: Opposition demonstrates there is strength in numbers
As the numeric difference between the two sides reduces, opposition wields gaining influence.
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Sehat ka Insaf: Sheikhan, Suleman Khel, Mattani left unvaccinated
Govt claims to have covered 94 UCs of Peshawar on Sunday whereas only 92 exist on record.
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Know your rights: Awareness of civil liberties crucial for female empowerment
Events held by UoP and Gandhara Hindko Board to mark International Women’s Day.
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Decrying the trimming: Cropping of botanical garden’s area challenged in high court
A petition is filed by PUTA President Dr Fazl Nasir through their counsel Mian Mohibullah Kakakhel on Saturday.
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Defamation case: Maintainability of Rs1b suit reserved
Judge will announce decision of Bakht Baidar’s suit against Imran Khan on March 22.
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Direct talks: Sherpao emphasises on distancing army from negotiations
Says govt should carefully measure, then consider Taliban’s demands.
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Pro-negotiations: ‘Govt stalling talks to buy time for military operation’
Taliban and government negotiations can be productive if both parties display seriousness in their efforts.
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Strategising: PML-N decides to go solo in LG polls
To form committees at district level for awarding party tickets.
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Ambushed: Three blasts in city’s outskirts, no loss reported
Police claim cancelled polio drive could have been the intended target .
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Shot dead: Police constable gunned down
The official speculates the attack might be sectarian.
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ATC trial: Suspected bomb-maker sent on judicial remand
The court sent the suspect on a judicial remand and turned down the police’s request.
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Not a priority : K-P’s laws to protect women remain inadequate
Speakers highlight areas where govt’s efforts are slow, call for speeding up of legislative process .
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Iron women: Les Misérables of Peshawar
How a young girl becomes one of 5,000 female labourers at Hayatabad Industrial Estate, underpaid, with nowhere to go.
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Internal incoherence: PML-N gropes in the dark ahead of LG polls
Several parties in K-P have already formed alliances and worked out their terms.
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Going techie: Electronic monitoring for sensitive govt installations
IGP Durrani says property owners need to submit details of tenants with police.
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Annual abstinence: Special prayers for Peshawar mark the season of Lent
The 40 days of fasting leads up to celebrations on Easter Sunday .
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Short end of the stick: All-party moot repeats demand for ‘just’ resource distribution by centre
Sirajul Haq says K-P needs to be given its rightful dues.
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The game that never ends: PHC accepts petitions of runners-up from NA-9, NA-34
Both losing candidates’ applications were earlier rejected by election tribunals.
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Weapons procurement scam: PHC CJ excuses himself from Malik Naveed’s bail hearing
Bench reiterates order to officials to submit missing persons task force report on March 18.
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WAPDA-PESCO: Unions protest across K-P against privatisation plans
Threaten country-wide dissent, even self-immolation if decision is not reversed.
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Art of dyeing: To tie and dye, that is the question
Most of Lower Dir’s artisans have left profession as customer base shrinks.
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Extra-curricular activities: Three-day book fair begins at UoP
55% discount is offered on purchase of all books at three-day book fair at UoP.
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Internal differences: PTI in knots over who to give Zakat committee reins
Of K-P’s 26 districts, only Peshawar is yet to decide a chairperson for the Zakat committee.
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Making headway: Two sewage samples from ‘polio reservoir’ test negative
These were randomly collected from sewers of Larma, Shaheen Muslim Town areas.
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Peace process: TTP set to end hostilities?
The declaration would come directly from the FATA due to the absence of Maulana Samiul Haq.
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High-level huddle: Provinces to be woven into security fabric
Security issues to be discussed with all chief ministers.
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Midnight explosions: Rockets rain down on provincial capital
Police say two rockets landed inside Bacha Khan International Airport, however, there was no damage reported.
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Profits over nature: UoP teachers decry move to sell chunks of K-P’s sole botanical garden
Govt plans to sell 550 of the 677 kanals of Azakhel Botanical Garden to private varsities.
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Day 96: Undeterred by PHC’s ruling, tribesmen lead freight blockade
PTI leader claims they are not disturbing Afghan Transit Trade.
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5 rockets land in Peshawar
Two rockets landed inside Bacha Khan International Airport, no damage reported: police.
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Blast heard at Chief Minister House Peshawar
Nature of explosion undetermined, no casualties.
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Hand grenade defused near Iranian consulate in Peshawar
Sniffer dogs were also brought in to search for any other explosive devices that may have been planted in the area.
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Peshawar suicide bombing: FC thwarts attack on Iranian diplomat’s house
Three FC personnel killed, 10 wounded; Iranian consulate and consul general’s house remain safe.
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Suicide blast in Peshawar leaves 2 dead and 9 injured
The consulate is situated in a residential area and has schools in its vicinity as well.