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Financial compensation: PHC directs govt to adopt uniform ‘Shuhada Package’
Says there should be no discrimination between different security forces.
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Malpractice: Court summons LRH MS, six doctors in negligence case
Ex-WAPDA employee sentenced to 14 years for practising with fake medical degree.
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Shaky start: Health initiative for select districts suffers setback from onset
Officials blame non-seriousness, political interference for ineffectiveness.
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Qissa Khwani blast: Alleged masterminds given four-day remand
The accused were arrested from Sara Dargai with a large cache of explosives on Oct 27.
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On the eve of Muharram: 17 die in escalating Karachi violence
Seven Sunni men killed in ‘tit-for-tat attacks’.
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Search operation : Police arrest 256 suspects from Yakatoot
Arms, ammunition recovered, suspects under interrogation.
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Safety measures: Probe sought into security risks of constructing flyover
Court directs chief minister to create a commission
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PHC summons federal, provincial secretaries to explain possible purchase of WAPDA
Justice Khan says consumers who pay their bills should not face power cuts.
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In support: JI to hold sit-in against NATO supply line
The district amir appreciated the K-P government’s stance to block the Nato supply line.
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Diwali: Peshawar revels in the ‘festival of lights’
Families continue to celebrate amidst fear of attacks.
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On alert: Section 144 imposed across the region ahead of Muharram
Pak-Afghan border in Kurram Agency to be closed from November 11 to 15.
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Sticking to its guns: K-P govt reiterates resolve to push centre for blocking NATO supplies
Says it will not hesitate to act on its own if federal govt fails to take steps by Nov 20.
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Case record: FATA Tribunal issues notice to Khyber Agency PA in Dr Afridi’s retrial
Special public prosecutor summoned to appear in the next hearing.
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Process disrupted: ‘Strike on Mehsud made with mala fide intent’
JUI-F chief Fazl cautions against individual party action in the aftermath.
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Money matters: K-P govt launches online budget system
Website will ensure more transparency in financial matters: K-P Finance Minister Sirajul Haq
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Explosion: Child killed, six injured in Peshawar blast
According to the police, the device was planted near an electric supply tower.
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Transparency concerns: PHC reserves judgment on FIA’s jurisdiction in FATA
PHC CJ asked which anti-corruption body would be responsible to probe allegations of misappropriation in tribal areas.
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Voicing discontent: Government employees protest drone strikes
Participants termed the strikes ‘an attack and a conspiracy’ against intended negotiations between TTP and govt.
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Muharram security: Govt assures PHC of releasing funds in three days
Representatives say all the necessary work has been completed in this regard.
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Bane or boon: Urbanisation, displacement pushes Peshawar’s population over 2.5m
Huge influx of migrants from FATA leading to several socio-economic problems.
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Health concern: Congo virus confirmed in two patients
Officials says isolation wards established, but lack specialist doctors.
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Imran vows to choke NATO supplies after Nov 20
Urges political leaders to get over their differences and give US a strong message.
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Bomb blast blows up building in Peshawar
The building was empty and therefore no loss of life was reported.
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The 25 paisa fix: A spoonful of iodine can save millions from serious health issues
A lack of this chemical causes children to be born with physical, mental development disorders.
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Equal and opposite reaction?: Assembly to tackle issues of drone strikes, NATO supply
Session called by the govt after Imran Khan’s statement on blocking supply routes.
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Effective measures: Foolproof security demanded for Muharram
Volunteer committees to provide medical care.
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Assembly diary: PTI manages to get LG and RTI bills passed without much ado
Pacifies opposition lawmakers by promising development funds.
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Man with a mission: IGP Nasir Durrani on combating terrorism and the boon of consensus
Says counter terrorism department will now work independently and have more powers.
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Talks derailed? QWP chief condemns Friday’s drone strike
JI says it supports PTI’s demand to halt NATO supplies.
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On the back of PHC’s verdict, PTI moves to block NATO supplies
Set to pass resolution in K-P assembly in retaliation to drone strikes.
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Lingering on: Interim bail of ex-IGP’s son extended in murder case
Ali Yamin was earlier accused of being involved in the murder of his wife Waheeda.
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Intense politicking: K-P passes LG bill amid much debate
Non-party elections at the grassroots level would lead to fragmentation within political parties, says Attaur Rehman.
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Prepared for the worst: LRH has dealt with 208 blast victims since 2007
4,000 patients have been brought to the hospital in the past six years, while 1,000 bodies have been received.
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Being prepared: Security arrangements finalised for Muharram
All imambargahs will be provided with comprehensive security arrangements, says a police official.
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Baad-e-Khyber: Fresh compilation of Hamza Baba’s poetry showcases Urdu work
Also features ghazal presented during a session in Bombay pre-partition.
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Legal glitch: On what grounds was Mullah Baradar released, asks PHC
Claims foreign spy agencies are trying to conspire against judiciary.
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Three years on: Governor asked to convene huddle to recover abducted former VC
PHC says political agents, elders must be included to strategise Ajmal Khan’s return.
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Countering terrorism : Special Branch to be given intelligence agency status
The department will be responsible to scan routes of Muharram processions across the province.
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Adding to the statutory book: RTI Act 2013 comes bundled with long list of exemptions
K-P Assembly passes bill unanimously, incorporating several changes decided by select committee.
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Convocation Day: UoP confers degrees upon 500 postgraduate students
Twenty six outstanding performers receive gold medals.
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Split in half: Govt to present two much-hyped bills today
The house is unlikely to see the showdown expected after CM’s outburst against opposition parties yesterday.
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PHC says legislation regarding Afghans should be discussed in parliament
Earlier this year, the government had given a two-year extension to Afghan refugees on the request of the UNHCR
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On the back foot: Doctors decry spike in kidnapping cases
Demand provincial government to ensure their security.
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Legal shelter: PHC extends stay order against fuel-based surcharges in province
Seeks details of CCI meetings to see if this issue has been raised earlier.
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PPP leader Babar Awan seeks extension of court’s jurisdiction to FATA
Says govt a silent spectator even though drone attacks have been termed ‘war crimes’.
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Family matters: For Haider Hoti, blood not thicker than political bond
Says his father’s allegations are mere stories devoid of any truth.
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Bouncing back: Opposition denounces CM’s outburst in assembly
ANP leader criticises K-P govt for not conducting local body polls within 90 days.
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Police arrest gang responsible for Qissa Khwani blast
Say accused work for foreign intelligence agencies.
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Hoti vs Hoti: Amir Haider speaks against father's ANP bashing
Says father chose to take a personal matter and make it public.
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Peshawar police arrest 4 suspects, seize 840kg explosives
The security officers raided a hujra on a tip-off.