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Dampened enthusiasm: For tribesmen in FATA, independence came at a cost
66 years on, people in parts of the country still deprived of basic rights, provisions.
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Waterlogged: Nine die as heavy rains continue across province
PDMA says threat of floods looms large in province.
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Four killed in Haripur roof collapse
Two brothers and two sisters were sleeping in a two room house when the roof collapsed.
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In custody: Jail superintendent asked to produce record of prisoner
Pirzada’s counsel says he is being held despite being acquitted by FCR commissioner.
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Stepping in: PHC reiterates order, tells police department to release salaries
Gives one-month period for release of funds.
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Displaced persons: Afghan repatriation deadline extended till Dec 2015
The earlier deadline was June 30, 2013.
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Global warming: ‘Climate change claiming 500 lives annually’
Research by PILER says Pakistan among top 10 disaster-prone countries.
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Bring in the reforms: Working group tasked to restructure higher education
An 11-member group will conduct an ‘academic audit’ in all state-run universities.
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Down the rabbit hole: Rs73.4 million in embezzlements unearthed at LRH, MM Hospital
Inquiry committee looking to probe three other institutions for corruption in installing MRI machines.
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Last resort: WAPDA suspends power to four villages in Hangu
Spokesperson says residents have not paid bills for the past 10 years.
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Taliban ‘negotiations’: JI chief accuses govt of towing IMF line, urges peace talks
Says Pakistan must respond strongly to India’s LoC violation.
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Questioning impartiality: ANP submits motion against speaker’s dual office
The speaker is also the provincial president of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
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July 29 jailbreak: DI Khan prisoner re-arrested from Punjab
Akhtar Nawaz was going to Mianwali when he was taken into custody.
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Monsoon 2013: PDMA issues successive warning of expected rainfall
Says current spell may affect low-lying areas, settlements along rivers and tributaries.
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K-P extends Afghan repatriation deadline by two years
It has been decided to issue NADRA registration cards to Afghan refugees up to December 2015.
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Raging torrent sweeps away passenger bus carrying 60
Villagers and police rush to save drowning passengers as torrent sweeps away bus.
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Basic necessities: Govt establishes hospital in Bajaur Agency
Much-needed facility to provide healthcare to residents of Mamond.
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Fleeing fighting: Residents of FR Peshawar evacuate homes in panic
Rumours abound of a military operation this week.
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Under threat: Journalist’s residence blown up in Wana
Unidentified militants had planted a high-intensity bomb outside the gate of Zafar Wazir’s house.
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Charsadda: Roadside bomb defused
Khan said three kilogrammes of explosives were used in the device along with one kilogramme of ball bearings.
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Mobile courts: Two centres at PHC, a Radio Meezan hotline to register cases
Eventually a system would be introduced to allow a live online feed of legal proceedings.
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Bureaucratic hurdles: Politicians form alliance against human rights violations
Say Bajaur political administration creates hurdles in development work.
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Missed opportunities: Girls school turned into makeshift barn
Abandoned building occupied by locals to house livestock.
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Climbing the ladder: Police asked to keep posts vacant for six SPs
Promoted officers claim they are performing as SPs under rank of DSP.
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Monsoon continue: District administration issues flood warning
Heavy rainfall, flash floods expected today, tomorrow.
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Accountability: Govt commences housecleaning against ‘corrupt’ recruits
A letter was issued by the K-P CM directing all govt depts to make a list of employees with political affiliations.
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Police kept army in the dark on DI Khan jailbreak: Initial report
The escaped militants engaged in combat with the QRF in a nearby neighborhood after.
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Kurram Agency: Two killed, three injured in landmine explosions
Syed Noor accidently stepped on a landmine in Baghdi and sustained severe injuries.
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Workplace hostilities: Women probation officers allege workplace harassment
Bushra and Sana claim videos were made by a hidden camera in the washroom.
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Change of perspective: Government ends pact with Kulachi tribesmen, launches search operation
Militants reportedly entered DI Khan via Kulachi for prison break.
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Back in the fray: ‘Peace talks with the Taliban are a must’
Asfandyar Wali Khan returned to his hometown after a period of five years to celebrate Eid.
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Untimely deaths?: Two killed in police encounters in Peshawar
Ten people lost their lives in separate incidents in Hazara division.
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No ‘X’ marks the calendar: National Minority Day passes silently in K-P
Leaders blame the lack of commemoration on the PTI-led government’s apathy.
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Safe and sound: Tight security measures ensure peaceful Eid in the city
Policemen in plain clothes were deployed in mosques where Eid congregations were scheduled.
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Swabi notes: NA-13, a story of alleged nepotism
JUI-F gains support from PML-N, ANP; PTI workers divided over candidate choice.
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Government ends peace deal with Kulachi tribes
Security forces begin conducting targeted operations in Kulachi, surrounding areas.
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Terror plot foiled in DI Khan
Security forces and police raids house, retrieves suicide jacket, arms, hand grenade and 500 bullets.
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Significance of the female jirga
Jirgas commonly discriminate against women, who are often traded away to absolve men’s crimes.
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No casualty: Hujra of former MPA blown up in Swabi
According to BDS five kilogrammes of explosives were used in the blast.
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Festive firing: Gunshots reverberate as residents defy ban
Despite no official announcements, locals celebrate moon sighting with aerial firing.
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Holy Calling: Eidul Fitr prayer timings
Eidul Fitr prayers at Jamia Muftahul Jannah Khalid Bin Waleed Colony Ring Road will be offered at 7AM.
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A feathered affair: Poultry farmers say profits flying low
Demand provision of treatment and training facilities to inhibit losses caused by diseases.
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Final preparations: Eid festivities attract residents from across the city
Women Business Development Centre organises shopping carnival on University Road.
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2012, 2013 power woes: Political rivals follow same script to fend off public ire
While PTI & ANP blame centre and each other,PESCO tries to find a different tack with current and previous governments
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Where I stand: Eid shopping and memories from Swat
As they say ‘good old times’- unfortunately, in our part of the world not all times are good!
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Timely intelligence: Suspect in DI Khan jailbreak arrested
16-year-old Adnan, wanted in attacks on police, was apprehended during raid at his residence.
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Inhibiting violence: Sit-in planned outside Chinese embassy to protest over toy guns
Social activists, parents demand legislation to ban import, production.
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A traditional practice: Afghan refugees celebrate in parts of the city
“There should not be two Eids in the country; everyone should celebrate this moment together," says an afghan refugee.
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Moon diaries: Eid came on Thursday to parts of Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda, FATA
Local clerics announced the end of Ramazan on Wednesday night, based on witnesses having seen the new moon of Shawal.
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Dicing with death for a moustache in Pakistan
A Pakistani businessman has been forced apart from his family, kidnapped, and threatened all over his moustache.