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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.
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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.

















































