Pakistan must make social, scientific and economic advances or risk being consigned to “the dustbin of history”.

Forty-year-old woman dies and her children severely injured in a fire.

The son of a local tribal elder injured in a landmine explosion.

Bandits killed in encounter with police, accomplice escapes scene.

Injured shifted to nearby hospital; many believed to be in critical conditions.

Violence made children in Swat miss out on a lot, but education offers a second chance.

One resolution criticises the govt while the other is critical of the court.

Flying Squad members are frustrated with 12 to 14 hours of duty .

Festival concludes with cycle race, cultural show and book fair.

Inquiry examines whether improper breaches were made in some bunds.