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Khyber Agency: Four dead as jets pound militant hideouts
Three others injured and three of their important hideouts were destroyed.
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Peshawar bombing: Suicide attack on cleric kills three
Afghan Tanzeem Ahle Hadith head Haji Hayatullah escapes unhurt.
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Militant attack on police convoy near Peshawar kills six policemen
DPO Kohat was taken to a hospital in critical condition as policemen remain engaged with militants.
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Celebrations marred: Five injured in aerial firing
Injured were rushed to District Headquarter Hospital where their condition was said to be stable, says Police.
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Bajaur agency: PML-N student wing demands MNA be inducted in cabinet
Tribesmen are confident in Nawaz Sharif’s leadership and will see how his party honours them, says Shah.
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Corporal punishment: Teacher accused of thrashing third-grade student
The girl was reportedly punished for making noise in the classroom.
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Bajaur Agency: Free seeds, fertiliser distributed to farmers
Assistant Political Agent assured farmers the government’s support in the future to strengthen the agriculture sector.
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Drawing the line: Jirga takes on the law
Demands ‘uncivilised and abusive’ ASP be transferred within seven days.
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Neighbourhood watch: Karzai overshadowed by Chinese premier in New Delhi
The Afghan president under fire for failing to balance country’s relations with India and Pakistan .
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Substandard drugs: PHC rejects bail requests of implicated officials
Former DG Health Dr Muhammad Ali Chohan arrested from court.
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Expressing appreciation: Musharraf turns down NA-32 Chitral seat, thankful for people’s loyalty
Winner from the constituency offered the seat to the former president at a meeting.
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Strength in numbers: Two more independent MPAs join the PTI fold
Chief minister designate promises to come up to the people’s expectations.
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No respite: Driver killed in attack on NATO containers
Another driver sustained injuries in the incident.
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Apprehended: Five suspected terrorists arrested in raid
Four policemen injured in improvised explosive device blast near a police van in Shabqadar.
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Unexplained blast: Woman injured in mine explosion
It could not be ascertained what kind of mine it was, but an investigation is underway.
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Differing views: Police chase proves fatal for drug user in Upper Dir
Residents hold protests against Warhi police.
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Slacking service: K-P government asked to replace or amend transfer policy
PHC says education and health officials posted in hometowns do not serve efficiently.
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Assisting militants : Two imprisoned for life
Dr Iftikhar along with head constable Ilyas were accused of facilitating the getaway.
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Education in crisis: No respite for Mohmand Agency students
A school in Halemzai tehsil suffers from power outages and lack of drinking water during summer.
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Back to the roots: ‘Winning assembly seats was a secondary concern’
ANP leader Afzal Khan Lala claims ignoring party ideology resulted in election defeat.
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Democratic concern: ‘Give Peshawar a chance’
Senior citizens stand up for their city, claim it does not have adequate representation.
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Security lapse: One killed, three injured in militant attack
Adezai Aman Lashkar volunteers launched a counter-attack, forcing the militants to flee from the area.
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Forming alliances: Two independents join PTI in hope of new province
PTI will convene a provincial assembly meeting on May 29.
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Mounting concern: Case in North Waziristan brings polio count to 10
Health officials claim the virus can mutate if a certain area is left unimmunised .
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Making way: ANP accepts PTI’s mandate, says former CM Hoti
Expresses desire to vacate provincial assembly seat in favour of NA-9.
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Environmental initiative: International Day for Biodiversity observed
The event was jointly organised by the University of Swat and Agricultural University of Faisalabad.
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Gone awry: JUI-F, PTI activists halt recount in PK-20
Claim police rigged elections, threaten to march to Islamabad to ensure their rights are upheld.
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Mercury rising: As summer escalates, hospitals see spike in heatstroke patients
A majority of patients are children who are at greater risk from the heat.
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Payout: Contractor walks after settlement
The bail request was approved against a sum of Rs0.5 million.
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Apprehended: Two suspected militants arrested
Two kilogrammes along with ball bearings – components used to make bombs – were found in a polythene bag.
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Demanding justice: Peaceful protest against murder of student in Nowshera
Hamid was a student at Islamia Forward Public School (IFPS).
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Setting the benchmark: DG prosecution concerned over officials’ performance
The prosecutors were also directed to present minutes of the meeting to the Directorate of Prosecution.
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Meritocracy: UoP to promote faculty members based on student evaluations
Vice chancellor says teachers can be best judged by students in the classroom.
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Illegal activity: Show cause notices issued to property owners
Businesses asked to shift operations from residential localities.
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Eight months and counting: Can PTA filter unwanted YouTube content, asks PHC
Recommends Hajj tour operators be closely monitored before allocating pilgrim quotas.
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Predictable outcome?: JUI-F confident of opposition leader slot
Presently, the JUI-F has at least 13 seats in the K-P Assembly as opposed to the PML-N’s 12.
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Bail rejected: Ex-minister arrested for allegedly assaulting police
Arshad Abdullah was put behind bars along with 18 of his accomplices.
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Strong-armed: Merit remains non-existent in secretariat appointments
Superintendents given preference over private secretaries with regard to promotions.
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ECP orders re-polling on two women's polling stations of PK-60
Independent candidate files complaint with ECP, claiming that 2,800 women were not allowed to vote.
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ECP changes date for re-polling in NA-46
Re-polling in 21 stations of NA-46 now to be held on June 5.
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Double attack: Two FC personnel killed in blast
Electricity supply to Wana, which was suspended following the blast.
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Great Expectations: Residents of Swat harbour high hopes
Locals had criticised previous governments for awarding ministries to the wrong people.
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Representation wanted: Hazara pushes for stake in federal, provincial cabinets
Several candidates from the region are in the running.
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Class IV employees: Sons of retired workers appointed at LRH
LRH chief executive said sons of former employees have a right to be recruited in the hospital on priority basis.
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Giving deadlines: NADRA employees threaten to hold strike in Islamabad
Demand reinstatement of employees sacked over protests.
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Declining narrative: Scorching weather, deteriorating conditions plague Jalozai camp
IDPs face prolonged power outages, health risks, and lack of cool drinking water.
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Expressing reservations: Executive clerical staff of PESCO boycotts CBA elections
Say they will not participate unless assured of solutions to their issues.
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Unprovoked violence: Cleric gunned down inside Dargai mosque
Habibullah’s body was shifted to Civil Hospital Dargai for an autopsy.
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Who’s responsible?: PPP takes stock of electoral defeat in K-P
Source claims Anwar Saifullah accepted defeat without taking party members into confidence.
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Down but not out: ANP to contest by-elections from all PK, NA seats
Party’s provincial cabinet says it will not step back for rivals.