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Gas leakage: Three of a family killed in explosion
The family was sleeping in a room where gas filled overnight due to a leakage.
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Peace discourse: Ghulam Bilour calls for ‘immediate’ talks with Taliban
Says the federal government should make serious efforts without any delay.
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Officials struggle for answers after polio count reaches 46
Lay blame on militancy, negative propaganda, but offer few tangible solutions.
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Eid special: TV, CD drama artists perform live at Shahi Bagh
Artists find opportunity to earn as fans pay Rs1,000 for pictures.
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An eye for detail: K-P’s most competent lawmaker falls to terrorism
The young leader had earned a name for himself on the assembly floor with his insight into the details of legislation.
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A new beginning?: Watching over the accountability watchdog
Legislative hold sought over appointments to the Ehtisab Commission.
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Inattention to detail: FATA Information Directorate meets demise after only five years since inception
Officials blame FATA Secretariat’s negligence and USAID’s withdrawal of support.
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Security provisions: 2,000 additional policemen deployed in the city
Police have identified 160 locations where Eid congregations will be convened.
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Illegal detention?: Former SHO granted bail in missing persons case
Khairur Rehman went missing from Academy Town four years earlier.
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Steadfast soldiers: In memory of Muhammad Fida
Peace militia chief was actively involved in several police operations in Akka Khel.
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Guardian angel: Mardan’s sole orphanage strives to keep its children
After 75 years of existence, the centre has no formal funding.
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Home is where the feast is: Afghan refugees celebrate Eid with native country
Government officials send messages to their displaced countrymen.
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ANP senator: Probe into Adeel incident lets officer off the hook
Senate panel ordered inquiry on Peshawar Cantonment Board CEO’s misconduct against Haji Adeel.
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Charges against former law minister dismissed
Charsadda police filed a case against Arshad Abdullah, accusing him of assaulting police officers.
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Unwelcome moves: Guesthouse owners, local NGOs bristle at orders to relocate
PDA has been disconnecting utilities after issuing show-cause notices.
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Polio: Three more cases surface from tribal areas
Officials fear the number of cases this year may go beyond 70.
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Cracking down: Over 50 suspects arrested in coordinated operation
Shrine blown up by militants, two alleged extortionists apprehended.
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Coercion tactics: Extortionists using Taliban’s name for cover, says PHC CJ
Petitioner’s counsel argues any person can purchase a SIM card under someone else’s name.
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Black sheep: Locals accuse police of abetting cattle smuggling
Elders say prices of animals increase sharply as a result.
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More representation: LG bill proposes increase in reserved seats for women to 33%
States election shall be held on the basis of adult franchise and joint electorates.
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Peshawar church blasts: Bombers were foreigners says DNA report
One of the attackers was Uzbek, report confirms.
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Stern rebuke: Sherpao criticises centre for neglecting K-P
Defends the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led government’s performance.
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Unexpected visit: Health minister sacks two doctors for absence
Shaukat Yousufzai was visiting an injured girl brought to LRH.
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Emergency facilities: As casualties of terrorism rise, need for trauma centre emerges
KTH chief executive says current number of staffers not enough to manage daily operations.
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Tremors: K-P, FATA hit by 5.7 magnitude earthquake
Epicentre of the earthquake was the Hindu Kush range in Afghanistan.
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Embedded discrimination: ‘We are not minorities, we are nationals of this country’
Civil society stresses on constitutional amendments to grant equal rights to non-Muslims.
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Peshawar T20: Scoring for peace
Thousands of spectators rush to Arbab Niaz Stadium after a gap of seven years.
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Imran envisions K-P with cricket stadiums in all districts
PTI Chairman says a talent hunt will start for under 17s in K-P.
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Recovery drive: PESCO disconnects supply, nabs those using illegal connections
K-P Investment Board vows to take concrete steps to revive economic activities.
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Writ petition: Former CM seeks disposal of application seeking vote recount
PTI candidate accuses MNA Amir Haider Khan Hoti of rigging in general elections.
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Assembly diary: Non-existent standing committees keep business at bay
With the opposition and government at each other’s throats, several issues remain pending.
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Tribal belt: Four new polio cases confirmed
So far, this year the disease has disabled 31 children from the FATA.
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Meritocracy: Police establishes board for SHOs’ appointments
The establishment of a board to appoint SHOs on merit is part of the police reforms being carried out.
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Off the hook: Ghulam, Haroon Bilour granted bail in by-poll scuffle case
Petitioner’s lawyer claims his client was at his residence at the time.
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Electricity shortages: K-P puts onus of power crisis back at centre
Lawmakers condemn Minister of State Abid Sher Ali’s remarks on power theft in the province.
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Boosting trade: Pakistan Railways plans to establish dry port in Nowshera
Officials meet KPCCI epresentatives, invite business community to help.
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Dedicated to Christians: Trust fund set up for church blast victims
PM says trained force needed to combat terror.
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Looking upwards: World Space Week concludes with prize distribution
Telescopes were presented to winning team and their faculty members, certificates given to all participating teams.
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World Sight Day: Four burns units to be set up, says Yousafzai
‘Government’s first priority is to establish basic health units in undeveloped areas’.
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Khattak ‘softens’ deadline for private institutes, hospitals to relocate
30 private education establishments in University Town have been shut down on the orders of PHC, say school owners.
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PK-90 Chitral-II: APML MPA counters reports of losing ballot recount
Says the results were not complete, final hearings remain pending.
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Endangered bird: Six Saker Falcons seized in police raid
Rare species being netted in province because of high demand in Gulf States.
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Drug trafficking: ‘Court’s actions drastically reduced opium smuggling’
PHC chief justice says 76% of the world’s opium is cultivated in neighbouring Afghanistan.
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Three khasadar personnel protecting polio workers injured in roadside blast
Suleman Khel peace militia chief succumbs to injuries sustained in Monday’s attack.
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One injured in blast in Peshawar
A security forces vehicle was reportedly the target of the explosion.
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I’m PM of every Pakistani irrespective of religion, ethnicity: Nawaz
Says his government will ensure minorities get their due rights.
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Domestic violence: Man throws acid on wife
The incident was reported in Sethi Town, within the jurisdiction of Pahripura police station, on Tuesday night.
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Public to private: Senior minister Sirajul Haq flays government over privatisation
Claims ending corruption would be a better idea instead of handing things over to the private sector.
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Regulate to protect: Court says lack of adequate law increasing acid burn cases
Says govt must strictly regulate the sale and use of acid.
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Assembly session: Lawmakers mirror Pakistan’s divided opinion on Malala
Some lawmakers asked for the session to be prorogued due to low attendance.