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A white elephant: CT scan machine lies idle at govt-run facility
Authorities choose not to use it, fearing low voltage or load-shedding will cause irreparable damage.
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Casting doubts: FATA sceptic of judicial APAs in tribal areas
While many hail the governor’s appointments, others see it as a plot to eliminate the tribal belt’s jirga system.
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Unwanted guests: Bungalows meant for doctors illegally occupied by govt officials
DHQ Hospital, Lakki Marwat lacks infrastructure, complain patients.
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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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Polio: Three more cases surface from tribal areas
Officials fear the number of cases this year may go beyond 70.
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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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Epidemic: Peshawar records first dengue cases
Khyber Teaching Hospital says the virus was confirmed in two brothers from Gulbahar.
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Increase in educational expenditure fails to boost female literacy in FATA
Most number of girls enrolled in Kurram Agency and FR Kohat, states Education Atlas report.
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Ill-equipped: KTH’s neonatal ICU deprived of functional X-ray machine
CEO promises to repair or replace equipment lying idle in the storeroom.
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Delayed services: Patients still await free medicines at govt hospitals
Though Rs1 billion has been released, officials are not yet authorised to spend it.