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En route: Three killed, two injured in explosion
In a separate incident, police allegedly killed a villager during a raid.
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Winter is coming: Cold snap hurts more in wake of gas outages
Met official says visibility for motorways and airport enough to remain operational.
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Making promises: Power outages to be curbed within a month, says PESCO chief
Pesco chief says additional power outages are temporary and will subside by the end of January 2014.
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Court rules: QWP MPA released on bail a day after arrest
The MPA and his guards were taken into custody for allegedly trying to intimidate the police.
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With arms wide open?: K-P govt welcomes move to hand over PESCO
Asks centre to sustain losses for at least five years.
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2013-4: A shattered year, a fragile tomorrow
As 2014 is the year of local govt elections, economic reforms, there is glimmer of hope.
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Flammable: Gas leak explosion injures four in Peshawar
LPG cylinder explodes in Hangu, injuring four.
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PESCO transfer: K-P govt unimpressed with centre’s offer
Farman rejects handover in current state, CM welcomes the opportunity.
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Morning assault: Polio campaigner slain in hospital
The murdered vaccinator headed the EPI programme in Mattani.
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Local government polls: After K-P, PTI contemplates joining hands with JI in Sindh
Information minister says giving the Taliban an office in Pakistan could solve many issues.
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Mock voting: Biometric system under scrutiny after first trial
Readers failed to recognise several thumb impressions in Sir Biland Pura.
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Local government polls: Opposition unites to keep PTI away from mayor’s seat
Announce tripartite alliance for Peshawar, ruling coalition follows suit.
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Fighting unemployment: KPCCI, BISP to provide vocational training to youth
Under the MoU, six-month-long trainings will be held for various skills.
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Anti-polio drive in-charge shot dead in Peshawar hospital
Anti-polio drive in-charge Zahir Shah was killed and another official was injured when gunmen stormed their office.
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Energy woes: Nationwide electric-gas power cut
Urban, rural areas suffer power outages lasting between 8 and 20 hours.
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Application accepted: Alleged extortionist granted bail
The state’s counsel told the bench Salim allegedly made threatening phone calls to Mumshad and demanded money.
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In-house cleaning: Six SHOs sacked over corruption allegations
K-P IGP initiates detailed inquiry, seeks final report.
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PTI to launch ‘largest vaccination campaign’
Series of meetings held to plan 90-day campaign to eradicate the virus.
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Crying foul: K-P to take charge of PESCO if centre sustains losses: Sirajul Haq
Meets ex-finance ministers, decides to form advisory council to secure ‘due’ rights.
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Family petitions: PHC issues stay order against income support levy tax
The 0.5% tax is imposed on income of individuals who earn more than one million rupees a month.
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Voicing discontent: Incensed LHWs block GT Road in protest
Set Jan 15 ‘deadline’ for payment of due salaries, regularisation of services.
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A friend in need: PTI, JI to stand together for LG polls
Move comes following PPP, JUI-F and ANP union in Peshawar.
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Court diary: Can Peshawar plug the brain drain without fixing security?
PHC has directed police to form a committee to deal with kidnapping, extortion cases.
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Standing firm: Imran Khan bent on keeping NATO supply lines blocked
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to introduce Right to Services law.
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Official callousness: Mughal-era mausoleum, mosque rusting away in Peshawar’s suburbs
A slab on the red-brick building states it is a shrine of renowned 17th century saint Shaikh Imaduddin.
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Santa’s little helpers: Hanging a mistletoe above melancholy
People show up in large numbers to celebrate Christmas in the city, albeit with simplicity.
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Christmas celebrated amid security
Security forces also kept patrolling the sensitive areas to preempt any untoward event.
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Resilience: Between hope and fear
Peshawer’s Christians are ready to celebrate Christmas by helping families of those who lost their lives.
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At risk?: DPPs serving in home districts in violation of orders
DG Public Prosecutions Asmatullah Gandapur says he has not received any notification in this regard.
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Marred by dispute: PHC suspends show-cause notice over phosphate mining
Asks K-P government to submit a report on the issue.
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A matter of life and death: Lawmakers pledge to nip malnutrition crisis in K-P
Nutrition professor states 47.8% children under age five suffer from malnutrition.
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Chehlum peaceful, except for Karachi
Mobile phone services also remained suspended in many parts of the country, including Karachi and Lahore.
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Behind bars: Teacher accused of kidnapping denied bail
Bail plea of Afghan national allegedly involved in grenade attack on NGO also turned down.
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Tri-party: 3 opposition parties join hands for electoral cooperation
Party leaders agreed on an alliance for LG polls expected to be held in March or April.
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Chehlum processions: Thousands gather across the province to mourn martyrs of Karbala
Curfew imposed in Bannu from 6am to 5pm to avert any untoward situation.
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The devil is in the detail: Minister spells out rules for impending LG polls
Reiterates govt machinery, law enforcement personnel will not be allowed to interfere.
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More promises: LRH inaugurates renovated ICU
Health Minister Yousafzai says at least 2 men should always be present at emergency gate to take patients to ward.
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Politics of power: JUI-F to protest PTI ’s ‘inefficacy with law and order, inflation’
Opposition party says other parties welcome to join protest outside K-P Assembly on Jan 26.
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Chehlum preparation: Security tightened across the country
In view of possible terror attacks, PTA likely to suspend cellular networks.
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Christmas Eve: Christians hope for better times
Affirm their unwavering commitment to Pakistan.
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Vulnerable Khyber Agency: Polio volunteers pull out in wake of latest murder
Without their assistance, thousands of children in K-P will remain unprotected.
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Worrisome absence: Hindu schoolteacher goes missing in Peshawar
A report has been at the Paharipura police station.
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Remembrance: In Bilour’s death, Pukhtuns lost a great leader, says Asfandyar
December 22 will be commemorated every year as ‘the day of Shaheed Bashir’.
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NATO supplies: Come next year, PTI to block Chaman crossing
The sit-in will continue till drone strikes are stopped in Pakistan, says Shireen mazari.
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Bad for business: Pak-Afghan trade in limbo as sit-ins over NATO supply line continue
Traders say they are suffering huge losses as a result.
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Emphasising sovereignty: DPC renews calls against drone strikes in national jirga
Council chief Samiul Haq criticises govt over Pak-India relations and six-month performance.
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Official impulsiveness: Ghost schools continue to haunt the province
Education dept official blames parliamentarians for growth of dysfunctional schools.
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Show of unity: After initial bickering, PPP’s local leaders stand firm behind new chief
Khanzada Khan’s recent appointment as provincial president had reportedly resulted in fissures.
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Moving on: PTI vows not to repeat past mistakes in LG polls
Party’s provincial chief assures tickets will be awarded on merit.
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Appeal filed: Ghazala Javed’s former husband challenges conviction
Submits petition saying sentence ‘is not based on solid proof’.