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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.
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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.

















































