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Fighting with the pen: Swat’s education activists back Malala Day
July 14 is being celebrated as Malala Day worldwide and is called a ‘day of action on girls’ education, girls rights’.
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Under the red sun: Traffic police in K-P fight militancy, crime and the sizzling heat
Wardens complain about spending time away from their families during Ramazan, to no gratitude from the public.
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Mere trifles: The falooda of the Frontier gives milk a shake for its money
Chilled vermicelli and kulfi drink appears to have come to Peshawar in 1953.
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Unfinished business: Peshawar and Mardan terrorism courts count highest convictions so far this year
153 trials concluded in 17 courts of the province, out of which 31 suspects have been convicted.
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Three security officials killed in cross border attack in Bajaur Agency
Civilian and security official also sustain injuries during the attack.
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A matter of rights: Man accuses in-laws of selling his wife
His wife Sughra Bibi and their two children had been living with her parents while he was away.
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Militants’ warning: Pamphlet threatens law-enforcement officials in Jamrud
The document warns them to resign from their jobs before Eid or be killed.
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Insufficient relief efforts: K-P govt has failed to provide for IDPs says QWP
Lack of distribution points causing miseries for displaced people, claims Sikandar Sherpao.
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Intelligent move: Police establish Abbottabad School of Investigation
IGP Nasir Khan Durrani announces three new training institutes to be opened soon .
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Statement recorded: Court summons SHO over foreigner’s ‘kidnapping’
Sri Lankan national rescued from a house in Hayatabad tells court he was not abducted.
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Poll plight: PTI wants electoral reforms, not agitation, says chief minister
Urges federal govt to exempt businesses of the province from taxes.
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When the Durand fails to divide: Afghan nationals continue to pour in illegally
Data from the past three days shows more than 14,000 Afghans entered Pakistan via Torkham.
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Health scare: With four new patients, dengue count spikes to 15
Most of those affected are from Amankot, raising concern of the virus spreading to Mingora.
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Stemming outbreaks: Eighth patient dies of Congo hemorrhagic fever at HMC
The hospital has set up a make-shift isolation ward; two staffers infected by patients.
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A dark month: Protests continue across K-P as power woes escalate
Over 30 transformers in disrepair in Swabi, Swat as backlog clogs PESCO workshop.
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War of words: The unfinished Khanpur Road that was paved with promises is now lined with ire
Three political bigwigs fight over who gets credit for arranging funding for reconstruction.
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Gunned down: Another defence committee member killed
The incident takes place in Shakardara area of Matta tehsil.
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Saving face: Municipal committee asked to vacate Gor Gathri premises
K-P govt decides to vacate municipal committee, tourism dept offices located at historical Gor Gathri.
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In Swat, the memory of 2009’s displacement softens hearts for new arrivals from Waziristan
Families seek shelter in district without govt assistance.
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Until further notice: FC road block despite court orders raises eyebrows
Closure of the route connecting FC Chowk with Civil Quarters has reportedly caused a lot of problems for residents.
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Tremors felt in Chitral, Malakand, adjoining areas
The epicentre of the earthquake is Koh-e-Hindukush and the magnitude is 5.1 on the Richter scale.
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State of education in Swat Valley
Majority of students in remote rural areas of Swat face access problems leading to much higher dropout rates.
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Drone strike in North Waziristan not confirmed yet: FO
The unmanned aircraft targeted a house and car in the Datta Khel area, killing 7 and injuring 3.
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Bomb blast near bank in Bannu injures 5
Police say bomb was planted in motorcycle and detonated via remote control, no loss of life has been reported as yet.
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7 security officials dead in separate attacks in Balochistan, K-P
5 FC men gunned down in Loralai district of Balochistan, firing on police mobile in Peshawar kills 2 police officials.
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Facilities running out: Bannu hospitals face medicine, staff shortage with influx of displaced families
Nearly 6,000 patients brought to DHQ Bannu since the exodus began.
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Reshuffling: Shah Farman to be replaced over ‘incompetence’
100 employees of info dept transferred under government’s rationalisation policy .
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Internal wrangling: Roghani appointed president of PTI’s K-P women’s wing
Samina Abid contests claim, says she still holds the post.
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Financial irregularities: Imprisoned bureaucrat’s assets, bank accounts worth millions frozen
Worker Welfare Board secretary was accused of nepotism, misappropriation.
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Coercion tactics: Marble businesses stuck between a rock and an extortionist’s bomb
Police say they have been trying
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Unnatural death: Detainee’s family goes to court for death certificate
Piyo Gul's body was handed over to his family on November 28, 2013.
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Power protests: Two injured in baton charge
Dargai Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Fayaz was also present.
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In limbo: Court allows Al Razi MBBS students to sit Part-I exam
College is not affiliated or registered with any medical university.
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Infrastructure: CM sanctions release of Rs2.3b for Swat Express Way
The 81-km long Express Way will cost Rs28.3 billion.
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Small breakthrough: Brother, father of TTP member arrested
“His house was raided on Wednesday and the father and brother of the accused were arrested,” said an official
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Freedom of violence?: Militants gun down three Achini residents after target escapes
Residents accuse police of letting militants cross the border in villages near Khyber Agency.
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BDU defuse explosives found in Peshawar house
Police raid house using CNIC of suspected criminal; three women taken into custody during search operation.
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Tide of IDPs swells past 750,000
13 terrorists killed as warplanes flatten seven hideouts.
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Braving the odds: Journey on foot brings family to new Bannu home
On the 19th of June, eight-year-old Majid Khan was on the rooftop of his house, playing with his pet pigeons.
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Firing in Bannu leaves 2 dead, 4 injured
Exchange of fire takes place between 2 groups, two of the injured are reportedly in critical condition.
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Being transparent: In major step, K-P’s education dept puts elementary school data online
Information on 28,000 schools available along with downloadable maps.
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Targeted: Search launched after attack on peace committee members
Unidentified militants left two members critically injured on Monday night.
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Mosquito season: Dengue count rises to eight
All four patients belong to Amankot, a suburb near Mingora.
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Green signal: PHC overturns governor’s order to halt FATA projects
2,800 projects stood to suffer in the agencies and six FR regions.
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Untapped potential: K-P govt eyeing Khanpur Dam as major tourist attraction
Tourism dept to use 600 acres surrounding the dam for development.
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Displaced by war: Assembly Speaker Qaiser to oversee Bannu relief work
CM was directed to do the same but will instead focus on his duties as chief executive.
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Know your rights: Entitlement of motorists
When preparing to hit the road, be sure that you have a valid ID card, driving licence and original registration paper
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Tribal links: Prominent Malik believed to be kidnapped
Jina Khor tribesman taken from outside the political agent’s office.
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Tall claims: PTI accused of spying on legislators
“All of this is completely untrue,” said the office in charge of PTI chief Imran Khan, Naeemul Haq.
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Will the Waziristan militants put up a fight?
They know they cannot take on technologically, numerically, and professionally superior security forces in open combat