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Family politics: In Hazara, political bonds prove thicker than blood
Family members contest against one another from different political platforms.
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Tragedy strikes: Newly-wed bride among five killed in Lower Dir
Gunmen opened fire at a vehicle carrying the wedding party.
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Development work: Project coordination committee formed
A formal notification to this effect was issued by the Development Wing of the tribal affairs department on Sunday.
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‘Humanitarian grounds’: Islamia College VC appeals for principal’s release
Ajmal Khan was kidnapped from outside his residence in Professor's Colony on Sept 7, 2010.
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Tall claims, early predictions: PTI workers running as independents asked to withdraw candidatures
General secretary is confident the party will make a ‘clean sweep’ on Election Day.
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Eleven months on, Dr Shakil Afridi awaits appeal verdict
The verdict reserved by the FCR commissioner will be announced on May 2.
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If at first you do succeed…: Five former CMs eye another shot at public off ice
Analyst says some are running for more than one seat for political insurance.
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Inclusive action: IDPs to be facilitated in their right to vote
Despite moving to more ‘secure’ locations, tribesmen continue to be targeted.
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North Waziristan: Two Frontier Corps officials kidnapped
NA-40 candidate’s election office blown up.
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Another attack: Bombing at NA-40 candidate’s office
This is the second office that has been blown up in the constituency in recent weeks.
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Discontented activists: As polls near, PPP Peshawar chapter crumbles from within
Resignations and reshuffling within the party have left many members unhappy.
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Fata Convention: ‘Killing innocents in drone strikes is a war crime’
PHC CJ demands extension of judiciary’s jurisdiction to the tribal areas.
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Caught in the middle: Registering for aid seems impossible for many Tirah IDPs
Tribesmen claim they cannot afford to leave Jalozai for other camps.
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Remaining steadfast: Amid threats, ANP activists start door-to-door campaigning
Ward offices of the party abandoned on leadership’s directives.
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Promoting Culture: Arts and crafts exhibition in Gilgit
More than 50 stalls were put up in the exhibition organised by the Trade Development Authority (TDA) in a hotel.
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Code of misconduct: PK-18 candidate accused of assaulting Charsadda police
Guards of ANP candidate Arshad Abdullah allegedly barged into Utmanzai police station.
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Election feast: The way to a voter’s heart is through his stomach
Tribesmen say they are asked not to prepare meals at home.
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Allegations fly: Mian Iftikhar terms security threats poll-rigging attempt
He says the caretaker government and ECP failed to maintain peace amid election campaigns.
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Training: Human rights activists seek judiciary’s support
Suggest human rights committee be formed in Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Threats to election: Two suspected militants arrested in police raid
Initial investigations reveal that suspects were planning to attack election gatherings in the city.
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Battered by the elements: Heavy rain, hail damage wheat crops, fruit orchards
Farmers have much to worry about as what they sowed will have poor yield.
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Flash floods: Eight injured in Bara road accident
Khasadars and locals pulled the vehicle from the stream and recovered five of the injured passengers.
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Swat: The valley of the Wali
Aurangzeb Adnan talks about how radicalisation and societal change spelled the political demise of his family.
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Bomb blast destroys election office in Miranshah
Timed-device destroys office of independent candidate Aqal Khan, no casualty reported.
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Afghan Taliban announce start of spring offensive to ‘defeat western invaders’
The statement said that all those government workers, soldiers who surrender or join the Taliban, will be protected.
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In Mansehra, tough battle expected among PML-N, PTI and JUI-F
Rallies, meetings and slogans in full swing in Hazara Division.
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Worsening law and order: Four bombs defused across K-P
At least four bombs were defused by the bomb disposal squad (BDS) in Bannu, Mardan and Charsadda.
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Underwater: Hailstorm, heavy rainfall add to Peshawar’s woes
Two die of electrocution, five children injured in roof collapse.
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Substandard drugs: Interim bail granted to DG Health
Defence says Muhammad Chohan not given the opportunity to defend himself.
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Preventing women from voting to lead to imprisonment
Those found guilty may be incarcerated for up to five years, says K-P government.
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Pride of Performance winning Hindko actor Safia Rani dies
Safia Rani had been suffering from liver cancer for five years.
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No-show: Assembly session indefinitely postponed over CM’s absence
Mehdi Shah denies allegations of boycott, orders inquiry.
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Conspicuous absence: CM, cabinet members remain no-show in assembly
Speaker Wazir Baig says legal action can be taken for the boycott.
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Demanding action: Jewellers observe shutter-down strike
Bandits snatched 2.5 kilogrammes of gold, valuables at gunpoint.
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Put on hold: Verdict for Shakil Afridi’s appeal reserved till May 2
Defence counsels urge the FCR commissioner to declare APA’s conviction void.
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Self-criticism?: Fisheries dept takes time out for some introspection
Dept’s website posts articles against itself, lists ‘sports fisheries’ as achievement.
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Independent candidate promises education in North Waziristan
Haji Muhammad Nazir says Bhutto gave them the right to development.
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Endemic: 650 cases of measles reported at LRH this year
Doctors say most of the patients are brought to the hospital in critical condition.
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‘Missing’ persons: Federal govt hands list of 10 freed detainees to PHC
Identifies 14 others sent to different internment centres.
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Court orders compensation for two previously ‘missing’ persons
Amjad Khan and Sayed Khan, nephew and uncle, were killed by security forces during a military operation.
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Malaria plagues K-P in absence of adequate funding
No awareness campaign carried out this year.
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Electioneering: ANP to protest against JI’s use of mosque
Says Syed Munawar Hasan’s address to a gathering in Spin Jumaat violates commission’s code.
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Security concerns: 240 polling stations ‘sensitive’
Reports compiled by intelligence agencies state 51 station as ‘most sensitive’.
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Follow-up: Despite 18th Amendment, little done to improve education in K-P
APC called to raise awareness, initiate implementation of Article 25-A.
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Musharraf's supporter suffers heart attack out of grief
Thirty-year-old Kacho Nisar died after he saw the news of Pervez Musharraf’s arrest orders on TV.
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Political diary: Orakzai makes for a unique election scenario
The nearly 0.1 million displaced persons can turn the tables for any candidate.
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Kohat: Three killed, four injured in separate road accidents
The unidentified truck driver escaped while the injured died on the way to hospital.
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The right ground: Court seeks record of commercial activities in residential areas
According to the Urban Development Ordinance 2011, residential property cannot be used for commercial purposes.
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Stark reality: Family of slain journalist struggles to find closure
Tariq Aslam Durrani was the sole bread-winner for his family.
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Arms scandal: Court orders seizure of accused contractor’s assets
NAB’s prosecutor claims the procured equipment was of poor quality.