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Eid Miladun Nabi: After day-long suspension, mobile phone services restored
Services have been restored in Quetta and Rawalpindi but are still suspended in other major cities.
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Qissa Khwani blast: 57 traders receive relief cheques under ERKP programme
KPCCI distributes over Rs23m among merchants affected in the blast in Sep 2013 .
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Eid Miladun Nabi: Mobile phones likely to go silent in major cities
Conferences, congregations, processions to be organised at federal, provincial levels.
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At the grassroots: Local bodies’ elections — when and how
SC has allowed the Election Commission of Pakistan to come up with a new schedule for elections in Punjab and Sindh.
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Politicians under assault: Amir Muqam escapes bomb attack
Five police officials killed in Shangla explosion; drive-by shooting claims life of ANP leader.
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What you sow…: ATC hands down 150 years in life sentences to three killers
In another case, a man was sentenced to life and fined Rs100,000 for murder.
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Infant mortality: Experts urge use of zinc, ORS for diarrhoea management
Pakistan currently ranks fourth highest in the number of child deaths per year globally.
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Future planning: K-P conceives first population policy draft
Proposes inclusion of family planning in curriculum for higher secondary education.
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Master craftsman: When art speaks against turmoil
Abstract artist Wasan Khurshid Khattak’s paintings and sculptures reflect Pakistan’s present-day predicaments.
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Lowari Tunnel: PHC orders priority passing for ambulance, petro-loaded vehicles
NHA’s counsel says authorities do not have fire extinguishing capacity.
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Towards satisfied labour: PESCO works council eyes apolitical culture
Wapda labour union unclear about council’s aims and their position in the company.
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Prison turbulence: Letter warns CM of possible attacks on Peshawar jail
Suggests transfer of Dr Shakil Afridi out of province.
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Platform for innovation: Women entrepreneurs display products at WBDC exhibition
Women from across the province showcased handicraft ranging from clothes to jewellery.
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Winter blues: Chilly weather increases outpatient department traffic by 50%
Doctors advise everyone to dress warmly; in particular infants, diabetics, asthmatics and heart patients.
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In custody: Three suspects remanded for illegally withdrawing money
The men were arrested from Islamabad after the bank lodged a complaint with NAB.
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Provincial assembly turns into shouting arena following state minister’s tirade
PML-N lawmakers tried to disrupt Farman’s speech, forcing the speaker to send the house on a recess for 10 minutes.
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Drive-by shootings: Head constable gunned down, SHO and two others injured
Police believe the assaults are part of a target killing spree in the city.
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Public schools: Lack of facilities blamed for dropouts
There are 430 institutes without electricity, 200 without water, 75 without proper toilets and 46 lack boundary walls.
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‘Power’ tussle: Centre accuses K-P MPAs of ‘stealing’ electricity
State minister Abid Sher Ali names and shames PTI leaders for non-payment of dues in their constituencies.
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Search operation: Offender killed, 45 suspects arrested
Crackdown followed constable’s murder outside City Hospital.
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Climbing the ladder: Over 600 officers promoted in move to balance duty and rank
The summary was pending the selection board’s approval for 18 months.
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Demanding answers: Imran Khan ordered to reply to defamation suit by January 18
Ex-minister Bakht Baidar Khan had filed petition against PTI chief, stating he was removed over baseless allegations.
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Common goals: Community policing policy urged to engage residents
Participants at seminar stress need to bridge the gap between law enforcers, citizens.
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In custody: Former CM Hoti’s relative arrested in weapons scam
Raza Ali Khan, brother-in-law of the ex-CM’s brother Ghazan Hoti, remanded along with former adviser Niaz Ali Shah.
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Bank manager shot dead
The attackers managed to escape after the murder.
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Added benefits: Govt presents ordinance to increase salaries, perks
Accountability Commission bill passed unanimously.
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Committee formed to negotiate with centre on PESCO
K-P govt asks federal govt to reciprocate over ‘crucial issue’.
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Assembly session: War of words as QWP sits on opposition benches
JUI-F lawmaker says drones could fly over Peshawar and Islamabad if situation not controlled.
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Detained: Suspected terrorist handed to police for day’s custody
NAB K-P files references against tehsildar, patwari over illegal land transfers.
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Annual report: KTH catered to 1.7m patients in 2013
Patients, however, are far from satisfied with the hospital’s services.
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Cost of life will now be the same in K-P and FATA
Govt increases compensation from Rs30,000 to Rs100,000 for slain polio workers.
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Uniform target: Policeman, FC official killed in attacks
Two people killed in another firing incident in Mattani.
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Internal differences: Four prisoners injured in TTP, LI clash
TTP militants reportedly blame the search operation on phone calls made by LI inmates.
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Dual role: Peshawar Bus Terminal - a transit point for smuggled goods
Its primary purpose is to serve passengers, but it is also used for transporting large cargo, which is against the law
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Feeling sidelined?: JUI-F chief downplays Sami’s role in proposed peace process
Maulana Fazlur Rehman warns policy of ‘solo flight’ would be counterproductive.
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Tourist train takes a women-only spin through K-P's historical sites
The TCKP and railways’ initiative aims to highlight heritage sites along Peshawar-Attock Khurd route.
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Disillusioned politician: Begum Nasim Wali to launch new party
Says her decision was prompted by the failure of ANP policies.
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Electoral transparency: Lifestyles of the rich and famous
Provincial leaders’ asset declarations reaffirm fusion of politics and money.
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Seeing through the heart: Visually-impaired poet releases first set of collected verses
Tatoor used his own earnings as a folk singer to publish poems.
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For public consumption: ‘We will make PESCO a profitable entity once again’
Board meeting discusses line losses, electricity theft.
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Half a million calls made to Rescue 1122 last year
Even with traffic congestion, the emergency service maintained its 6 minutes response time, says DG.
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Preventive measures: Army marches into Central Jail for routine exercise
Prison official claims otherwise, says they have received a threat from the Taliban.
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Power struggle: PESCO employees protest against possible takeover
'Provincial rulers do not have prior experience or capacity to take over such a big organisation,' claims union leader
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‘Insufficient evidence’: PHC grants bail to 16 suspects in Kohat arson case
The accused were protesting against the riots in Rawalpindi, where 10 people were killed.
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The matinee show: Films, music and much more in Peshawar
Last year, industry produced around 17 feature films, for first time people were able to view them in high definition.
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Ready-to-cheat: Students pay peanuts for second-hand dissertations
On campus photocopiers carry lists of theses which unsuspecting UoP students have given for printing, formatting.
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The more things ‘change’ the more they stay the same
In the education sector, 2013 proved to be an errant year to say the least.
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A reporting hazard: Peshawar, war and violence
Around 437 terrorist attacks took place all over the province with nearly 700 fatalities.
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A crippling region
K-P recorded 10 polio cases, FATA 59, while 17 lost their lives in attacks on vaccination teams.
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When the gavel strikes: From drones to chapli kebabs, a busy year for PHC
A look back at some of the most important and interesting cases of 2013.