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Extortion-related: Militants take away three of a family
On Thursday night heavily armed militants stormed the house and took away the three men.
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Cleaning up: Security forces nab 16 suspected militants
Search operation conducted in early hours of Friday in Hassan Khel area of FR Peshawar.
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Risking contempt? PHC issues second notice over Babak’s petition
The ANP leader earlier challenged provisions of the LG Act 2013.
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Collective caution: Teachers follow LHWs in polio drive boycott
Association claims govt yet to announce compensation for recently slain workers.
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Peshawar blast: Car was impounded by police without bomb sweep
Police check post incharge suspended for not getting the car cleared by bomb disposal squad.
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Another case: 11-month-old in Peshawar diagnosed with polio
Peshawar has now been declared the largest reservoir of endemic polio virus in the world.
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Going digital: PHC directs govt to ensure hassle-free security checks
Says digital scanners be installed at Peshawar’s check posts.
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Accidental blow: Blast in Peshawar workshop claims 6 lives
Just 48 hours before, the booby-trapped car was taken for repairs.
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Mastung tragedy: Sit-ins end after Nisar promises crackdown
Hazara community to bury their dead today; shutter-down strike called in Karachi.
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Robot comes to the rescue: Bomb defused in Peshawar
The bomb was found near a flyover under construction on Charsadda Road in Peshawar.
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6 killed in Peshawar blast
Eleven people sustained injuries in the explosion that took place near a pick-up stand.
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Facilitating the public: PESCO initiates open katcheries for consumers
Upon directives of Pesco Chief Executive Sadozai, open katcheries are being held by Pesco field teams throughout K-P.
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Relentless resolve: NATO supply routes remain blocked as sit-in enters third month
PTI reiterates blockade meant to stop US from carrying out drone strikes in Pakistan.
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Safety or health? LHWs to boycott polio campaign after Tuesday’s attacks
Claim health workers in Karachi and Multan will also not participate in future drives.
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Restoring peace: Govt’s indecision on joint resolution angers opposition
Session adjourned amid hostile cries of ‘shame, shame’.
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Reporting for duty: SSP Investigations to work under CCPO
Three constables suspended for robbery, four others for being absent
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Accusations of corruption: Ex-CM’s relative remanded for 10 more days in weapons scam
Raza in custody for alleged involvement in Rs7b purchase deal.
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Heads up: LG polls plan to be announced in three days, says minister
Khan said the government will announce the plan for holding the polls phase-wise under the biometric system.
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Financial fraud probe: PHC orders FIA to shift investigation venue
Petitioner’s counsel says the company in question is registered with State Bank.
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Targeted attack: Shia cleric gunned down
Maulana Alam Al Moosavi Al Mashadi was killed in Dhaki Nalbandi area of Peshawar.
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PTI to launch health awareness campaign on January 26
‘Sehat ka Insaf’ is a public awareness initiative against nine major diseases.
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Curb your mobility: Permit-less vehicles continue to choke the city
Transporters allege govt officials take bribes and allow public transport vehicles to run illegally.
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Itchy and scratchy: 19,497 Peshawarites diagnosed with skin infections in 2013
Poor hygiene, pollution, overcrowding cited as main causes by specialist.
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Name and shame: Imran Khan given two weeks to reply to defamation suit
QWP lawmaker has sued PTI chief for Rs1b for damaging his reputation.
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All for one: Media boycott of assembly and police continues
Journalists protest over colleague’s thrashing by police official on Friday.
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Joint operation: LEAs arrest 30 suspected militants
Weapons and ammunition also confiscated.
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Registering loss: K-P Journalists protest against attack on Express Media Group employees
Criticise Sindh govt for failing to protect journalists.
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Razed: Fire engulfs market, 124 shops gutted
Separately, an unidentified assailant burnt down four shops in Haripur.
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Looking back: 1,270 missing persons find their way back home
Supreme Court-designate Dost Muhammad Khan recalls achievements as PHC CJ.
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Matter of concern: WHO sees Peshawar as polio reservoir
Report states polio cases rose significantly in one year.
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Peshawar is world's largest poliovirus reservoir: WHO
83 out of 91 polio cases in 2013 in Pakistan are genetically linked to poliovirus circulating actively in Peshawar.
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There could be at least 3 terrorists involved in Tableeghi Markaz blast: Report
A second bomb was planted to ensure maximum casualties, adds investigation report.
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Talking about a resolution: City gets its first Dispute Resolution Council
Similar councils will be formed later at the divisional level.
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Walk on the wild side: No place to go for those nursing bite wounds
Patients are forced to visit major hospital emergency centres or resort to local cures.
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Unwelcome: Gems exporters slate new registration fee policy
Claim it is against the interests of the business community.
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Roadmap for peace: Assembly speaker says talks a must with disgruntled ‘friends’
Claims K-P govt was not informed about PM’s visit.
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Enforced disappearances: PHC told 21 ‘missing’ persons held at internment centres
Court gives government one month to produce report on the rest.
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Number of vaccination refusal cases go up as coordination crumbles
In 2012, the number of refusal cases was under 74,000 while in 2013 the number nearly doubled.
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Unhealthy heart: Ex-IGP Malik Naveed admitted to LRH
According to an LRH media cell official, Naveed has been admitted to the cardiology ward of the medico-legal block.
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K-P govt responsible for delay in release of PSDP funds from centre
Other provinces have requisitioned and received parts of their shares.
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Neighbour labour: China offers to help resolve K-P’s energy crisis
CINOTEC to establish 25 hydel power stations to produce 500MW .
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Nine dead, over 60 injured in blast at Tableeghi Markaz in Peshawar
BDS officials discover and defuse two additional bombs at the centre.
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PM’s Swat trip: CM conspicuous by his absence
The conspicuous absence of Chief Minister Pervez Khattak was reportedly a message of disapprobation, said officials.
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Targeting uniforms: Two policemen killed, 13 LEA personnel injured
An explosive planted underground killed one and injured another at an unmanned post in Regi.
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Weapons scam: Former top cop sent to Central Jail Peshawar on judicial remand
Ex-IGP Naveed has spent 56 days in NAB’s custody prior to the current order of incarceration.
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After a long wait: First of 35 standing committees takes shape
Unanimously approves K-P Right to Public Services bill 2014.
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Lines of division: K-P govt carves Kohistan into two districts
A notification to formalise the division has been issued.
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Sacred celebrations: A peaceful day of Eid Miladun Nabi festivities
Tight security measures remained in place as thousands participated in processions.
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Extending gratitude: K-P home department lauds efforts
Home secretary also thanked Ulema, peace committees, civil defence, volunteers, traders, public for their assistance.
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Court proceedings: Petition of former K-P ERRA DG dismissed
“All references filed under the signature of Didar Hussain are not legal because his appointment was illegal.”