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Illegal custody?: Court accepts bail for detained sisters
The accused officials denied the allegation of arresting the sisters.
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Party woes: Former JUI-F MPA resigns over alliance with QWP
JUI-F awarded tickets to candidates who weren't in the party, alleged Khan.
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Election candidates: PHC dismisses petitions filed against tribunal verdicts
Applications were filed against candidates from PK-73 and PK-74.
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Tribal matters: We should withdraw from war on terror: Sirajul Haq
Says Musharraf’s ‘pro-US policy’ is to blame for militancy, terrorism in the last decade.
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Voting rights: ‘ECP ready to facilitate IDPs in polls’
Chief coordinator of Jalozai Camp expresses concern over presence of polling stations.
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High-risk areas: Political agents outline security plan in Khyber, Bajaur
46 polling stations sensitive in Jamrud, Landikotal.
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Routine threats?: Pamphlet bans ANP, PPP election material
The document was handwritten in Pashto and distributed in two villages.
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Monitoring our polls: EU observers come closer to ‘dangerous’ grounds
Visit K-P governor, chief minister to discuss election preparations.
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Free and fair elections: Fazlur Rehman demands removal of K-P governor
JUI-F chief writes letter to ECP, expresses reservations over the governor.
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One killed, 5 injured as tension rises on Mohmand Border
The firing continued for two hours. Pakistan army returned fire as well.
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Gaining sympathy: Support for Musharraf escalates in Skardu
Local administration imposes Section 144, APML says it will hold another rally on May 4.
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Contingency measures: Health department told to prepare for medical emergencies
Ambulances equipped with medical cover and at least one medical technician should be parked at central locations.
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Brief restriction: Torkham reopens following Pak-Afghan talks
Officials agree to implement strict checks for travel documents on both sides of the border.
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Violent campaigns: Clash erupts between JI, ANP activists
The confrontation began during an ANP election campaign.
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Trying circumstances: Keeping the campaigns quiet
Militant threats have caused all parties to be cautious across the province.
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Duties at polling stations: Teachers posted to areas where off icials fear to tread
Say Election Commission did not consult them before assigning duties outside their district.
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Political diary: Elections place youth at the forefront in Buner
Many residents of the district remain disgruntled with the Awami National Party.
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Attacks on political parties continue across Pakistan
Unidentified men open fire on ANP candidate's convoy in Mingora and launch rockets on JUI-F rally in Balochistan.
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Terror mail: Taliban order closure of ANP office
A handwritten letter in Pashtu ordered removal of party banners and flags.
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Election 2013: Tribe before party in rural campaign
PPP, PML-N in Lakki Marwat are united in brotherly harmony.
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Breaking barriers: In Lakki Marwat, women in vanguard of ANP campaign
Female activists take charge of door-to-door campaigns, corner meetings.
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Demanding safety: Pashto drama producer complains of security threats
The producer alleged the police’s lack of response shows they might have links with the accused.
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LRH abduction: Kidnapped infant found in Jamrud
Hospital staff involved in the crime, says child's father.
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Safer ground: ANP leaders Skype with workers for election campaign
Former CM Ameer Hoti, Mian Iftikhar have been campaigning telephonically.
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Restrictive movement: Pak-Afghan border closed for those lacking travel documents
Afghan patient succumbs to illness while waiting to cross the divide.
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Health concern: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa sees surge in cancer cases
Oral cancer cases increase by 10% due to widespread use of chewing tobacco.
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Reunion: 84-year-old Edwardian reminiscences of his heydays
Around 300 alumni attend old students association’s annual dinner.
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Inadequate security: ANP candidate blames district administration for attack
Accuses SHO Sardheri of negligence, oversight.
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NA-36: Family politics define political landscape in Mohmand Agency
Uncle, two cousins will contest for the same National Assembly seat.
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May 1: In absence of labour laws, miners exploited in FATA
As the industry lacks extraction technology, workers have to blast mines.
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Security roundup: Over half of polling stations declared ‘highly sensitive’
Home minister says govt will deploy FC and army personnel at all stations.
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Politically sidelined: Women remain excluded in first democratic transition
Lack of female polling stations, deteriorating law and order said to be the major obstacles.
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Bodies of kidnapped FC officials recovered in N Waziristan
militants dumped the bullet-riddled bodies of the Frontier Corps personnel, according to security forces.
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Reign of terror - Day 4: Nine killed in Peshawar blast
Separate blasts on ANP leave one dead, scores injured.
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Strike: K-P lawyers boycott court proceedings
Backing the PBC’s call, lawyers from all over K-P demanded the government to provide them with adequate security.
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Search operation: Police conduct raids to curb attacks on ANP
During the crackdown, 67 suspects arrested from Narangi, Parmoli and other areas on their outskirts.
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Bannu explosions: Two public schools destroyed
According to the BDS officials, the bomb was planted along the boundary wall of the school.
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Sibling policy: Schools criticised for violating court verdict on fee concession
Parents, NGO representatives hold press conference requesting the chief justice to take notice.
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Volatile times: District administration orders heightened security near poll offices
Additional assistant commissioners assigned areas to check on code of conduct.
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Budget discrepancies: ‘Govt officials deny citizen’s right to financial data’
A study on Town-III Peshawar’s budgetary processes revealed majority of the funds were spent on in-house expenses.
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Aftermath: KTH scrambles to deal with blast victims
Hospital’s spokesperson complains onlookers come in the way.
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Tug of war: The fight for Peshawar
All four seats are slated to be hotly contested, making guessing games and wager placements all the more risky.
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Poor security in hospitals
Hospital authorities all across the country need to step up and put an end to infants being kidnapped.
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One killed as ANP candidate in Charsadda escapes bomb attack
Explosion was outside ANP candidate Mohammad Ahmad Khan's office which injured 15 people.
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Cable operators share grievances
Say they will not let anyone create hurdles for them.
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Aid: Red tape hits humanitarian work in K-P and FATA
Efforts have been hampered by attacks on schools, aid workers and vaccination teams.
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Reign of terror–day 3: No let-up in poll violence
Nine killed as politicians targeted in Kohat, Peshawar, Swabi, Bannu and Karachi.
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Crushed dreams: ‘If I knew where he was going, I would not have let him’
Rickshaw driver grieves over the death of his 21-year-old son.
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Targeted : ANP candidate’s brother succumbs to injuries
Akhtar Munir was wounded in an attack on their convoy a day earlier.
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Relentless assaults: One killed in firing on NATO tanker in Jamrud
At least six lives have been lost in five prior attacks on Nato vehicles in 2013.