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Bleeding the pen dry: Hundreds of Pashto poets remain unpublished as support for verse withers
Militant threats against the art form add to their woes.
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Intervention required: Rampant inflation keeping basic necessities out of reach
Consumers blame traders for artificially increasing prices, hoarding.
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Unexploited reserves: In absence of incentives, gemstone industry losing its shine
If properly utilised, gemstones can earn more foreign exchange than any other products.
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Against all traditions: Fazl condemns attack on foreign trekkers
Claims trust must be established with Taliban before setting conditions for peace talks.
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National treasure: Exhibition space in Gor Gathri to revive Pukhtun heritage
The historical complex is in the middle of a facelift.
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Marginalised?: Minorities worried about efficacy of allocated funds
Say promises made earlier were never honoured, money siphoned off.
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Finding faults: Traders bemoan federal budget
Claim it will pose additional burden on the poor.
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Revenue generation: KPCCI supports taxing trade with Afghanistan
Says the tax should be used to rebuild roads damaged by vehicles.
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Financial rut: Railway department auctions land to raise revenue
Encroachers, squatters will be issued notices to vacate; failure will result in demolition of settlements.
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Intriguing literature: Peshawar’s contribution to Indian cinema
Book about 100 legendary people from Peshawar who graced Bollywood movies to be released.