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Under fire: Policeman killed, 11 others injured in attacks on law enforcers
Suicide bomber targets FC convoy, roadside bombs target police.
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Fool-proof arrangements? Security apparatus ensures relatively peaceful Ashura
Five injured after unidentified militants launch rockets, mortar shells in Hangu city.
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Two injured including ASI in Peshawar blast
According to the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), four to five kilogrammes of explosives were used in the blast.
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Dial 111...: WAPDA sets up crisis cell
No load-shedding to take place along Ashura procession routes.
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Religious fervour: Ninth Muharram passes peacefully in province
Security remained on high alert along procession routes in major cities.
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Ignoring merit: ‘Paramedical education board rife with corruption’
Officials, students claim promotions made out of turn, certificates bought through bribes.
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Calculated reaction: QWP retaliates, breaks off alliance with PTI in K-P
Sikandar Sherpao says PTI is trying to make his party the scapegoat.
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Militants’ strike: People aid Bannu police in repulsing militant attack
Separately, Khasadar Force, army are targeted in K-P.
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Choppy seas: As provincial coalition wobbles, PTI, PML-N reach out to PPP
Imran asks PTI to pull back after two QWP ministers sacked for corruption.
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No loopholes: Cellular networks likely to remain suspended
Religious scholars in sensitive districts extend full support to maintain peace.
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Seeking reform: Petition challenges selection policy for high court judges
Terms the policy ‘against law and meritorious selection modes’.
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Climbing the ladder: Peshawar High Court Chief Justice promotes civil judges
Orders posting of 48 judges in various districts across the province.
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Crisis in K-P: Khattak fires two QWP ministers over corruption
PTI government parts ways with Qaumi Watan Party.
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Preparing for the worst: City’s hospitals on alert during Muharram
Doctors, paramedics and nursing staff to be on duty round the clock.
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Regulating traffic: PHC gives 20-day deadline to dismantle illegal parking lots
Traffic police official says recommendations have been sent to the provincial government.
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Illegal detention?: Relevant secretaries notified over failure to recover missing persons
Asked to explain to the court under what law the people have been picked up.
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Pressing restart: Powering off Naway Sahar laptop scheme, plugging in scholastic endowments
New fund to provide financial assistance to K-P college students.
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Appointing office bearers: No major changes in PPP’s reshuffle
New party president for K-P expected to land in Peshawar after Muharram.
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Hedging bets: High-profile prisoners to be ‘scattered’ around prisons
These 48 militants are affiliated with the TTP; most of the threats to Central Jail Peshawar are related to them.
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Martyrdom question: Sunni Tehreek rallies in support of army
ST leader says JI chief should be tried for treason.
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Voicing grievances: Nurses set December deadline for demands
Say they will boycott duties if their concerns are not addressed by December 9.
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Marks of history: A crumbling crypt standing on generations of folklore
King Taimur Shah Durrani’s mistress Bibi Jan is said to be buried inside the decaying mausoleum.
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Energy crisis: PESCO to set up camp offices for recovering dues
Power company’s chief meets delegation of elders, political figures.
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Lashing out: Politicos take JI chief to task
Demand apology for belittling sacrifices of security forces, calling Hakimullah a martyr.
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Standing firm: DPC confident on peace talks, demands end to ‘incursions’
Leaders say drone strikes are ‘a sheer violation’ of Pakistan’s sovereignty.
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Assembly diary: Reorganising K-P politics in the time of drones
Post general elections, opposition parties self-reflect as coalition looks to play larger roles in national matters.
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Deprivation of rights: APC seeks LG polls in FATA
Passes resolution seeking political freedom in tribal areas.
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Looking for unbiased referees: Concerns expressed over CM investigating corrupt officials
PML-N questions Khattak’s neutrality as he was involved in appointing ministers.
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The menace of diabetes: 8,400 patients to benefit from insulin banks
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa doctors appreciate the decision to establish 10 such facilities .
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Illegal detention: Man in custody goes missing
According to Mohsina, the SHO kept Dost at City police station for six days during which Dost was severely tortured.
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Taking up the mantle: Govt appoints new principal for Khyber Medical College
Dr Ejaz Hassan Khan earlier served as a professor in the pathology department.
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Search operation: 169 arrested in Paharipura, Faqirabad
Two hotel managers booked for providing lodging to Afghans.
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Knowing the roots: Four years on, AWKUM without a Pashto department
HEC official says the university needs to fulfil certain criteria before starting the venture.
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Lack of evidence leads to Sufi Muhammad’s acquittal in five cases
Seven other cases are still pending against the TNSM chief, who is new TTP Chief's father in-law.
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Rally in Peshawar: JI vows to choke NATO supplies after Nov 20
Party will organise sit-ins along the route and not allow a single NATO container to pass through K-P.
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Ready for a duel: ANP files petition challenging Asad Qaiser’s dual posts
Parliamentary leader Babak claims Qaiser cannot serve as K-P Assembly speaker.
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Strict security: Bomb defused in Momin Town
Sectarian literature seized in raid on house.
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Muharram: Govt orders police officials to ensure foolproof security
Khyber Teaching Hospital prepares itself to cope with any emergencies.
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Welfare cut: K-P govt keen on dissolving dysfunctional NGOs
Committees formed to verify each organisation, scrutinise projects.
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Seasonal havoc: Three minors dead as rain lashes K-P, twin cities
Cold spell to continue, more rains and snowfall forecast.
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Assembly diary: Can K-P govt actually stop drones, NATO supplies?
Despite unanimous resolution, many ambiguities remain as to what may happen after Nov 20.
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Hands off: Court permission to be sought before buying land in Galiyat
The CM was directed to see no housing society purchases a plot without requisite permission from the court.
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Building infrastructure: Chief minister lifts ban on hiring in govt depts
Says development strategy will be chalked out by those familiar with their areas.
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Irate doctors berate govt for inaction on kidnapped health professionals
Demand protection after colleagues have been abducted, gunned down .
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FATA Secretariat: Service structure policy sought for govt employees
PHC directs K-P governor to form committee for the purpose.
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Energy crisis: PESCO rakes in alleged power thieves, seizes transformers
Power company’s chief says more load-shedding for areas where recovery is low.
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A grave challenge: Special strategy needed to combat polio in FATA, says governor
Maintains the only option after failure would be to replace management teams.
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Natural disasters: K-P a sitting duck in absence of early warning systems
Province still waiting for radar system promised two years ago.
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Assembly diary: Can K-P government actually stop drones, NATO supplies?
Despite unanimous resolution, many ambiguities remain as to what may happen after Nov 20.
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Seasonal havoc: Three minors dead, seven injured as roofs collapse in severe rain
Many areas of K-P received over 30mm of rain over the last 24 hours.