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Conserving electricity: K-P govt on board to keep markets closed after nightfall
Khattak met a delegation of local industrialists who called on him at his office on Thursday.
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Hydel power generation: Foreign firm to invest $2b in the province
A MoU was signed with Galaxy Consortium, a company working in the hydel power sector.
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‘Second killing’: Former IB official shot dead
Unidentified assailants opened fire at him outside his house.
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Polio: Khyber reports 8th case as Taliban ban continues
Presence of virus confirmed in a 12-month-old from Bara.
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Categorical rejection: ‘I have never met Tauqeer Sadiq, let alone help him’
Former minister Zahir Shah lashes out at media outlets for defaming him.
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To greener pastures?: Waziristan’s nomads tread on uncertain ground
Many tribesmen give up their lifestyle in wake of changing socio-economic landscape.
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Lowari tunnel Project: Envoy says Austrian consultants facing security woes
The Lowari Road tunnel aims to connect Chitral with the rest of the country.
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Remote-controlled blast: Explosion outside mosque kills two in Kohat
The explosives were strapped to a motorbike.
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By-elections: QWP measures ‘support’ for coalition partners
Seeks time to take decision with respect to polls.
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Tall claims: Despite promises, power outage dampens Sehri in Swat
Locals say they do not expect incumbent govt to provide any relief.
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Leveling allegations: Witness records statement in arms procurement case
The arms procurement deal was signed with a Chinese company in 2009-10.
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Heritage havoc: Gor Ghatri, a parking lot for garbage trucks
Municipal Corporation Peshawar using the historical site to house extra vehicles.
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Naughty or nice?: SSC results determine if principals get props or transfer letters
Directorate of Education working on accountability mechanism.
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Facilitating students: Court waives domicile requirement for college admissions
Orders to apply across the province for the 2013 academic year.
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Successful treatment: Newborns given a chance at HIV-free life
Family Care Centre in Hayatabad treats pregnant women with HIV.
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Resolving disputes: Nearly 82% cases solved by FATA Tribunal since its inception
Almost 50% of disposed cases were pending with the tribunal before Frontier Crimes Regulation amendments in 2011.
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(Almost) within reach: Ushering in freedom of information in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
The Access to Information bill promises residents a right to data, records held by the government.
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TTP’s ex-spokesperson challenges sacking in Taliban court
The former spokeperson has relinquished all other organizational responsibilities, admits differences.
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Blast near Kohat kills 2
The affected people have been shifted to a nearby hospital for medical aid.
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Women challenge men in Pakistan's first female jirga
The jirga called Khwaindo Tolana, which means 'sister's group', aims to provide legal support to women.
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Tackling terrorism: Door to dialogue should remain open, says PM
Assures Fata MPs that he will eliminate terrorism from the tribal areas.
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Polio: New case in North Waziristan pushes FATA’s total to 11
National tally reaches 19, of which 15 have been reported from K-P, tribal belt.
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Targeted: Police official gunned down in Mardan
Two policemen were heading to a gambling den after receiving a tip-off when motorcyclists fired at them.
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Job security: Ad hoc lecturers demand permanent employment as contracts expire
Say the previous government intentionally kept the bill pending.
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Sit-in: Retired government employees demand 100% increase in pension
Say they are unable to procure household items with the limited allowance.
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Unfulfilled promises: FATA women demand more representation in reform agenda
Say successive govts only made hollow claims to streamline the tribal belt.
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Against all odds: Five children of a family suffer from mental, physical disabilities
All siblings are unable to speak or walk.
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College admissions: PHC seeks explanation from HEC over domicile requirement
Demands policy which makes producing certificates mandatory.
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Blatant negligence: Agitated residents of Karak lash out against PESCO’s ‘apathy’
11 days on, uprooted power pylons yet to be restored.
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Quantity over quality: ‘Tussle over intermediate admissions will hurt higher education’
Postgraduate College Haripur forced to take in school-level students despite lack of resources.
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‘Holy’ profiteering: Commodities priced for maximum profit ahead of Ramazan
District administration maintains steps taken to counter price hikes.
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Falling short: Khwazakhela’s public hospital rendered useless due to staff shortage
There has been no gynaecologist at the hospital for the past 10 years.
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Virtual policing : Typing out your own FIR...online
K-P police launches a website for registration of complaints.
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In Swat, Pakistan Army adamant on fighting 'other Taliban'
Military leaders at pains to distinguish between the Afghan Taliban and its local imitators - the TTP.
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Final chance?: 11 months on, families struggle for workers recovery
Protest continues for 2nd day, relatives say government still silent.
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Together till the end?: Coalition partners to go head-to-head in by-polls
JI, PTI unlikely to form electoral alliance, say party members.
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Gas explosion: Two more minors succumb to injuries
Families unhappy with hospital arrangements for injured victims.
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Explosives Act: Bail accepted for two alleged smugglers
3,000 kgs of potassium chlorate was recovered from the accused .
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Frontier Region Peshawar: Clean-up operation concludes, security forces step back
Curfew lifted after six days, detained suspects released.
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Unpopular measures: Locals irked by crackdown on motorcycles
Police official admits impounding vehicles is equated to efficiency.
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Domicile woes: PHC says college admissions not stayed
Orders educational institutions to continue with procedures.
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Economic progress: ‘Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa following vision to empower women’
Advisor to CM urges media to play due role in promoting goverment’s efforts.
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Education vacuum: ‘Only 20% enrollment of girls at primary level’
Officials discuss steps to increase female literacy rate in K-P, FATA.
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Forced decisions: Two sisters allegedly commit suicide to avoid jirga ruling
The jirga decided that the women must return to their marital homes.
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Meeting expectations?: Inaugural cabinet meeting emphasises ‘good governance’
Reforms announced in failing sectors such as police and health.
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Dual office: PTI chief overrules party's Central Election Commission's de-notification
PTI chairman terms de-notification "recommendations" which will be reviewed by Central Executive Committee.
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Security policy: Premier to take Fata MPs into confidence
Nawaz is keen on evolving broad-based consensus on the new national security policy.
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Bloodshed in Hangu: Eight dead as bomber targets tribal elder
Malik Habibullah was not in the car rammed by suicide attacker.
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FATA Secretariat changes medium of instruction to English
FATA Secretariat to convert scores of schools into English-medium;.
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Defeating the menace: Corruption causes weak governance, says Ex-DG NAB
Speakers talk about increasing transparency, accountability at a one-day seminar.