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Launching the RTI: Imran says ‘real interference’ in K-P starts now
Chief Minister Khattak says previous government was dragging its feet over the important legislation.
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Admissions open: 15,000 students apply to UET following online registration
More than 500 women appeared for the exam.
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Shelving the past: City’s historical treasure dies a slow, painful death
Data going back to the 1840s can be found in the much-neglected record room.
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Flood aftermath: Damaged thoroughfare a cause of anguish for commuters in Swat
Traders and students in upper Swat say it takes hours to reach Mingora.
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Tilting balance: Traders announce support for PTI candidate in NA-1
Upon assurance of facilities from govt, independent candidate withdraws from by-election.
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Accountability: PTI activists form committee to resolve internal differences
Shah added they fully support PTI’s candidate for NA-1, Gul Bacha, for the by-polls but want to resolve differences.
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Apprehended: Eight suspects arrested during search operation
Operation carried out on the outskirts of DI Khan to apprehend jailbreak prisoners.
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Police encounter: Proclaimed offender shot dead during raid
The official said they recovered Akhtar’s body in a wheat field and also seized two hand grenades and weapons.
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End credits: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa imposes ban on five Pashto films
Producers express outrage over decision in absence of a censor board in the province.
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A poet’s last stand: An expression of agony
Farid Mohmand’s 17 poems lament the Pukhtuns’ lost identity.
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Unclear circumstances: Committee formed to probe ANP leader’s death
The official added targeting women politicians was not the militants’ modus operandi.
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Na-13: ANP seeks ECP’s notice on misuse of govt assets
ANP alleged assembly speaker Asad Qaiser was using official vehicles for his brother’s election campaign in NA-13.
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Maintaining alliances: Fazl claims PTI govt will be short-lived
Says JUI-F entered into an alliance with PML-N based on identical ideologies.
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After cold response from K-P, residents of Chitral seek Punjab’s help
Say district administration is doing nothing to prevent situation from deteriorating further.
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A different shade: The fading colours of Kalash
Anthropologists urge preservation of culture among tribesmen.
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BDS defuses bomb near Pervez Khattak's residence
A homemade bomb placed in a hot pot had been placed near the chief minister’s residence in Hayatabad.
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White paper on election rigging will be released on Aug 21: Imran Khan
Report will include video evidence of the exact methods of rigging employed.
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Targeted attack: Militants ambush police van, kill two officials
ASI and constable gunned down, four others injured.
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Miscreants Caught: 20 suspects arrested in search operation in Jamrud
The search operation was conducted after a government official was gunned down on the outskirts of Peshawar.
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‘Honour’ killing: Three shot dead in Swabi
When the two were in the garden, Asghar opened fire on them.
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Health scare: PHC judge suffers heart attack
Justice Nisar Hussain admitted to LRH, said to be in stable condition.
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If it ain’t broke...: Govt rules out possibility of changing education curriculum
Claims it will not be dictated to by foreign aid organisations.
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Waterborne disease: Cholera outbreak in Shangla affects 30
Pir Muhammad Shaheed Hospital asks DHQ for more medicines.
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Devolving power: ‘Autonomous village councils under new LG system'
Minister says elections to be held on party-basis at tehsil and district council levels only.
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Tweaking underway: Right to Information Ordinance undergoes overhaul
Officials say the governor was asked to sign document ‘urgently’.
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‘Normalcy restored’: Frontier Corps IG claims Mohmand Agency most peaceful in FATA
Inaugurates a martyr’s memorial built to honour fallen service members.
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No great expectations pinned to Karzai’s upcoming visit
Scheduled to meet Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif later this month.
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NA-1 by-polls: PML-N workers pledge support behind PTI candidate
Abdullah Khan said the party’s provincial leadership has left it to the workers to decide who to side with.
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ANP leader shot dead in Peshawar
Najma Haneef was shot in the head outside her house, police reports say.
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Censored: K-P interior ministry imposes ban on five Pashto movies
K-P Home Ministry says the films were released without obtaining approval from the censor board.
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In custody: ATC indicts six suspected militants
The accused were earlier arrested for possessing explosives during a raid.
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Missing persons case: Court seeks reply from Frontier Corps commandant, SHO
Ali and Ahmad were allegedly whisked away last year and handed over to Bara’s assistant political agent.
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DI Khan jailbreak: Absent officials directed to appear within 48 hours
54 people were not on duty when the July 29 attack took place.
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At least 12 dead, hundreds displaced as floods continue to ravage province
Displaced families move to safer grounds in main cities, urge government to help with provisions.
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Deadly Disease: Two dead, over 300 affected in Kurram’s cholera outbreak
Around 100 people have been shifted to Parachinar Headquarters Hospital, adding critical patients were admitted.
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Striving for change: Book fair held in Matta tehsil
Organisers say event meant to encourage the love for books and knowledge.
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Orakzai IDPs: As patience runs out, tribesmen demand immediate repatriation
Say families were promised they would be sent home in April.
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Better late than never: Shandur Polo Festival expected to be held later this month
The three-day event was initially postponed indefinitely following widespread flooding.
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Boosting surveillance: Anti-target killing wing set up to rein in culprits
Police official says sharp increase in incidents prompted police to establish special cell.
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Clean sweep: Bajaur Agency bags top three slots in board exams
11 students from the agency’s public school and college secure top 20 positions.
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Missing CM: ANP moves adjournment motion against PTI's Khattak
Khattak did not attend flag hoisting ceremony on August 14, ANP leader claims he was sleeping.
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Unexplained motives: Grenade attack on restaurant injures seven
Police said the incident occurred around 10pm.
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Gunned down: Three killed, minor injured over family dispute
The husband shot dead his wife and her parents after the couple developed marital problems.
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Healthcare facilities: Free medical treatment at all state-run hospitals starting today
Ad hoc recruitments of doctors and medics to begin from Aug 16.
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Illegal posting: University Act violated for Kohat University registrar
The post must be given to an officer of BPS-19.
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Financial compensation: Govt releases Rs150m for victims of terrorism
Rs50m each will be given to commissioners of Peshawar and Mardan divisions.
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Deadly outbreak: Cholera claims lives of two girls in Swabi
Five more people said to be suffering from the disease.
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Missing in action: Chief minister goes AWOL at customary ceremony
Independence Day celebrations at police lines marred by mismanagement.
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Call for unity: PHC CJ urges nation to support state institutions
Asks people to exhibit the same spirit they did before 1947.
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Independence Day: University students promise a better tomorrow
Ceremonies held across K-P to remember sacrifices of Pakistan’s founders.