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Discoveries besieged: Buried archeological treasure unlikely to see light of day
K-P govt abandons excavation project of Aziz Dheri months before completion.
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Technical fault: CNG supply stopped for 24 hours
Suzuki van drivers charged Rs10 from commuters instead of the normal fare of Rs5 per stop.
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Early warning: ‘K-P will face wheat shortage in September, October’
QWP chief says the caretaker government did not buy enough stock for the province.
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BISE results: Girls secure top three positions in SSC exams
Peshawar Model Girls High School deemed best institute of the year.
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Remains recovered: Two bullet-ridden bodies found
The deceased went missing two months earlier.
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Qaimov the ‘spy’
After 17 years, ‘Qaim Baba’, has found his space in Peshawar – at a graveyard in Banar Mari.
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Floods 2013: Three women, child swept away in Bara
Water level in rivers of Gilgit-Baltistan remains high, flood threats persist.
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Allocating resources: Provincial govt announces Rs1 billion increase in health budget
The minister added all government institutions should streamline operations in accordance with the mission of PTI.
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Withdrawal of tax exemption irks tribal belt residents
Claim region’s industries will suffer greatly.
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View from Waziristan: ‘Is there anything in the budget to bring peace to our areas?’
Tribesmen say lack of checks and balances, appropriate policies obstruct change in the tribal belt.
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Neighbourhood watch: ‘Taliban office strictly limited to peace talks’
Qatar accepts Karzai’s demands, office to be closed if conditions violated.
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Dry as a bone: Former president’s village without water
According to a villager, Naeem Khan, water supply was suspended two weeks ago.
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Health woes: Free cancer treatment project stalls
Stay order prevents funds for hospitals to make good what they advertised.
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Sworn in: Three permanent PHC judges take oath
Justice Khan, along with other participants, congratulated the judges.
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Remembering a hero: Glowing tributes paid to Idrees Kamal
Deceased peace activist hailed as a paragon of human rights.
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Double trouble: Swat and Kabul rivers overflow in Charsadda
Locals says govt should ensure safety of people living along the banks.
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Dealing with disaster: Peshawar district on alert
Flood level in rivers continues to rise, food, non-food items dispatched to affected areas.
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Threat averted: Bomb defused in Mattani
Bomb Disposal Squad defused the device in time.
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Targeted assault: Constable injured by masked gunmen
Nawaz was on his way to work when masked gunmen on a motorcycle intercepted him and opened fire, says police.
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Official report: Flood stage ‘normal’
The report says that Kabul River at Nowshera and Warsak is flowing in high and medium flood stage.
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Finding faults: Traders bemoan federal budget
Claim it will pose additional burden on the poor.
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Substandard drugs: SC grants bail to officials implicated in interferon scam
Petitioners argue ACE does not have the authority to probe the allegations.
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Leading from the front: FATA lawmakers demand representation in federal cabinet
Claim it is a ‘crucial time’ for the region due to the security situation.
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River rage: Ayub Bridge washed away, 700,000 people stranded
Many unable to earn livelihood due to restricted mobility.
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Disgruntled: PTI insiders accuse Khattak, Qaiser of favouring relatives for by-polls
Party workers protest against leaders’ decision to limit cabinet to ‘blue-eyed’ politicos.
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Laying out priorities: Finance minister hints at tax-free budget
Promises to give Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa its fair share of net hydel profits.
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Posts of power: Provincial cabinet offers diverse blend
Experienced ministers share the spotlight with first-time MPAs.
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Air Blue crash: CAA brought under purview of Cabinet Division
Aviation authority’s legal advisor says faults highlighted by experts being addressed.
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Expediting justice: SP Swat directed to produce witnesses against Suf i Muhammad
TNSM chief at LRH after complaining of joint pains during incarceration.
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Precautionary moves: PDMA says no threat of large-scale flooding
Sherpao also said he would soon visit the affected areas to review the safety measures.
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Water shortage: Farmers protest outside SDO office
The demonstrators said their lands are irrigated by Lower Siran Canal.
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Flash flood: Three-story building collapses, roofs cave in
Newly-constructed bridge in Ramait village washed away.
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Revenue generation: KPCCI supports taxing trade with Afghanistan
Says the tax should be used to rebuild roads damaged by vehicles.
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Threat averted: Two bombs defused in Bannu
Wasal said he rushed to the site and defused the bomb, which was planted against the boundary wall.
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Break the cycle: ‘Suicide bombers worst example of child labour’
An increase in underage employment can be attributed to population explosion and a faulty education system.
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Up in flames: Godown goes down
No human loss has been reported.
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Budget 2013-2014: ‘Increase tax net, not current tax rates’
Industrialists give lukewarm response to fiscal plan.
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Substandard drugs: FIA ordered to contact Interpol
The court ordered the provincial health department to make arrangements to buy quality vaccines.
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Crunch time: Govt makes the most of remaining fiscal year
Approves strict measures to streamline payments to departments and offices.
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Ending lawlessness: ‘PHC’s jurisdiction be extended to FATA’
The petition seeks equal rights for the residents of FATA.
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Enter ministers: Provincial cabinet to be unveiled today
CM Khattak plans to induct advisors enjoying ministerial powers .
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Sufi Muhammad treated in LRH in Peshawar
Tehreek-e-Nifaz Shariat Muhammadi chief gets treatment for problems in his urine and pain is his knee.
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Ministry allotments: PTI decides to keep education ministry in K-P
JI concedes coveted ministry in return for local government ministry and PTI agreement to certain conditions.
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Murder case: Former husband denies killing ex-wife Ghazala Javed
Says investigation officer concocted the story of him murdering the Pashto singer.
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In a show of power: Enraged protesters vandalise Katlang grid station
Chant slogans against WAPDA, block traffic flow on main routes.
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Road to recovery: WB-funded project moves to revive economy
Financial and technical support to be extended to Fata to attract investment through public-private partnerships.
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Cattle smuggling: Court seeks reply on poultry shortage, price increase
Livestock department officials told the court they have deputed their men at different barriers to keep a check.
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Bonded labour?: Court orders recovery of 17 daily wagers
Zada said his immediate family had been earning their livelihood as daily wagers at a brick kiln.
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Fiscal complications: Secretariat employees push for inclusion in provincial budget
Threaten indefinite strike beginning June 21 if their demands are not met.
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Neglected issue: ‘Ending child labour is provincial govt’s responsibility’
An increase in the minimum age of employment from 14 to 16 years was demanded.