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Overturned: Commissioner orders re-trial of Dr Afridi
Tribal court verdict declared null and void.
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Taking into confidence: Public consultation on Bunji power project underway
EPA director said discussions were fruitful and stakeholders shared their concerns.
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Irregular appointments: Fact-finding mission to probe recruitment in universities
Complaints allege ANP based recruitment on political affiliation.
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Murder she wrote: Events leading to woman’s death shrouded in mystery
Deceased said to be wanted for murder of three men.
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Child labour: Auto mechanics accused of assaulting five-year-old
Parveen Bibi claims her son Rameez was thrashed for missing work.
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Court sentences two murderers to death, twice
Police launched an investigation and arrested three suspects who confessed to the crime.
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Outbreak widens: Dengue spreads to Bajaur, Dir and Shangla
Activists say many patients are being treated at home.
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Militant mail: Elders asked to kill or hand over ‘immoral’ woman
Letters sent by Lashkar-e-Islam militants blames a local of ‘bad character’.
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A college with a heart: Landikotal college refuses to ‘abandon students’
Lacking seven teachers, Muhammad wonders whether the current faculty would be nearly enough to teach the intake.
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Power theft: FIA team reaches ministers’ offices
Illegal connections at education ministry severed on first day of crackdown.
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Broad claims: PTI MPA leads anti-PESCO protest
Fazl-i-Elahi claims PESCO has been overcharging customers.
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Lost revenue: PMC fails to cash in on roadside businesses
If brought under the tax net, vendors could generate millions for the city.
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Forcing the blinkers: Caught between the scissor and the screen
K-P government to set up provincial censor board to approve films, dramas.
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Justice on wheels: The busman's court in Peshawar
It is part of a $15 million project by K-P govt and international donors to strengthen the judicial system.
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Protecting the vulnerable: Two units to be set up to address child rights in K-P
INGO, K-P govt join hands to protect children in Battagram, Lower Dir districts.
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Natural advantages: Breastfeeding week from Aug 26-31
Breastfeeding provides protection from diseases like diarrhoea and pneumonia, says Professor Dr Amin.
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Climbing The Ladder: CCPO’s reply sought on promotions of 14 policemen
A total of 144 constables were not granted promotions under this notification.
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Seeking rehabilitation: Bara’s displaced tribesmen demand compensation
Say the govt should plan a strategy for their repatriation.
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Teachers refuse to take part in Swabi polio drive
Cite lack of security controls and attacks on polio teams as reason for dropping out.
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An amicable dinner: JI, PTI bury the hatchet for ‘change’
Munawar Hassan says centre should present solution to terrorism.
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Grappling for a solution: WHO’s help sought to take the sting out of dengue outbreak
32,000 health workers to be mobilised, awareness campaigns to start soon.
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Stepping up: Education department installs biometric system to ensure attendance
Officials claim it will soon be introduced in schools to ensure presence of teachers and students.
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In cold blood: Man killed, wife injured for ‘honour’
Rukhsana Bibi had married Younas without her family’s consent and shifted to Nowshera.
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Jailbreak follow-up: IG prisons visits DI Khan Central Jail
Assesses security situation at facility.
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By-poll violence: Ghulam and Haroon Bilour granted interim bail
Claim they have been framed over political motives.
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Warning bells after fresh cases of polio surface
Efforts are underway to seek support from Islamic scholars for an anti-polio drive, says administrative official.
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Waziristan strike: Two security personnel killed in TTP attack
Four militants, including three suicide bombers slain; fourth bomber blew himself up.
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Books over bombs: Inklings of transformation
Matta hosted its first ever book fair, to a very encouraging public response.
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Man forced to walk naked in public
No one came to his rescue despite a crowd of people watching the incident, says witness.
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Old feud: Criminal case filed against QWP MPA, more than 12 others
Accused of involvement in attack on younger brother of slain nazim Iftikhar Ahmed Khan.
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Demanding remuneration: Around 150 khasadar officials protest nonpayment of salaries
Say they are being unjustly blamed for not being able to thwart militant attack.
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Conflicting statements: Health minister’s promise of free healthcare yet to materialise
Government hospitals say the service is only for emergency treatment.
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Strength in numbers: Governor announces three-day enrollment drive across FATA
Public and private sectors asked to encourage admissions.
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Shape up: Meet recovery targets or face disciplinary action, warns TESCO chief
Directs field officers to suspend connections of defaulters, register FIRs.
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Govt hospital’s posts: Court stays summary on four CEOs appointment
PHC had initially issued a stay order on the appointments on August 5.
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Gone missing: Six people kidnapped in separate incidents
Nine-year-old girl found dead, political muharar disappears with three cousins.
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Parked in Hayatabad, mobile court disposes 28 cases on first field trip
Two more cases forwarded to mediators for resolution.
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Outbreak: Unofficial dengue count reaches 1,500 in Swat
District Health Office registered 351 cases between August 11 and 27.
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Procedural backlog: Limited cashflow keeps 200MW power project at bay
Wapda requires Rs108 million to complete the project on Dotara Dam in Haripur.
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Mobile Courts in K-P pass first verdict
A dispute of Rs0.6 million was resolved after both the sides reached a mutual agreement.
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Bombed before birth: Under-construction middle school blown up in Hangu
Over a hundred schools have been destroyed in Mohmand Agency.
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Transitions: Peshawar’s literary treasure dies at 85
Professor Taha Khan has immense contribution to Urdu and Pashto literature.
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Still grappling: Government meets international donors in bid to sap dengue
Pledges to launch awareness drive, educate people about the virus.
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Harrowing incident: Medical student kills psychiatrist, commits suicide
Sardar Ayub had been visiting Dr Farhana Mehmood for the last six months.
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Curbing losses: Power supply cut off over non-payment of dues
PESCO warns to initiate legal action if outstanding bills are not paid.
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Ensuring accountability: CCPO orders crackdown against corrupt police officials
A DSP, two SHOs, two sub-inspectors and one ASI among those singled out so far.
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Demand for reforms: Lawyers demand SC’s reach be extended to tribal areas
Say the area has been neglected since the creation of Pakistan.
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Raising the bar: 3rd division no longer a passing grade at UoP
University sets up Institute of Peace and Conflict Management Studies.
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New initiatives: PTI chairman promises a ‘different’ LG system
Groundbreaking ceremony held for renovation of two power stations in Swat.
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An august September: Four days left for change, says chief minister
Warns of taking action against functionaries over corruption, negligence of duties.