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Three civilian hostages of Chotu Mazari gang released for Rs2m.
Chotu escaped a police siege by dropping a false lead.
Dr Khan’s son claims his father is in the Suleman Range.
Shahbaz Sharif refuses local MPAs’ requests to deploy army.
MPA blames police for failed talks; hostages include doctor and son.
Bandits seek safe passage, release of family members in exchange for remaining eight police hostages.
24 family members of bandit leader picked up for leverage.
Bandits reclaim two islands in border region, lay siege to police positions on third island.
DMG officer to take over post despite speaker’s request for extension to incumbent.
Ulema council chief says a series of workshops will counter radical school of thought.