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Targeted attacks: Two abandoned schools blown up in Mohmand
Both schools were previously bombed and were no longer being used due to the deteriorating security situation.
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Taking stock: In South Waziristan, PML-N asks for polling stations in IDP camps
Says displaced tribesmen need to participate in polls to help restore democracy in the region.
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Strengthening communities: Election project to enlighten minorities of voting rights
Pakistan Election Monitoring Project 2013 will last till April 25.
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Pursuit of education: As security worsens, Bara students transfer to Peshawar
The education of students in Khyber Agency has been direly affected: College principal.
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Headquarters Hospital Malakand: Hospital x-ray services out of order since three months
Patients pay more than 300% more in private clinics.
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Negligence: Family injured in gas explosion
Eleven members were severely injured when a fire erupted as a result of a gas leakage.
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Target killing: Shia advocate gunned down
Zaheer Abbas was en route on a motorcycle along with his assistant.
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Condemnation: PHC CJ vows to bring culprits to justice
Justice Khan visited the victims of the brazen attack which left four people dead and nearly 47 injured.
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First person account: Watching dance of death by the window
'Had my cousin not refused me for tea in judicial complex, I could have possibly been one of the assault casualties'
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TTP postpones peace talks with government
TTP tells people not to attend public rallies of PPP, MQM and ANP as they are on their list.
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Suicide bombing at Peshawar Judicial Complex kills four
Suicide bomber blew himself up in the courtroom of additional sessions judge Kulsoom Azam.
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Threatening notes: CD shop blown up in Mattani Bazaar
Pamphlet warns drug dealers of ‘dire consequences’.
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At the 11th hour: Two judges appointed on last day of government
Federal government appointed Gilgit-Baltistan's law minister Wazir Shakil as a judge of the G-B Chief Court.
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Switching alliances: Sardar Mushtaq ready for another somersault
He is quite upset about switching loyalties as the government failed to honour its promises: Senior PPP member
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Malam Jabba: ‘Ski and Smile Snow Festival’ comes to an end
Corps commander says valley now has ‘perfect peace’.
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FATA politics: Voting in the shadow of the Taliban
Taliban’s presence in S Waziristan’s NA-41, NA-42 constituencies has left little room for left-wing political parties.
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Shiva Temple Chiti Gati: Hindus demand reclamation of historic temple
Evacuee Trust Board sold part of the property to a landlord, civil suit remains pending at PHC.
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Consensus: JI, PTI agree on electoral alliance
Parties have constituted a committee to discuss adjustment details.
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Intra-party polls: Violence breaks out in PTI elections, one injured
Polling called off without any result following the clash between four groups.
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Falling behind: As elections loom, PML-Q’s strength dwindles in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
The party has been losing leaders in the provincial and national assemblies.
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Drive-by shooting: Woman gunned down for ‘bad character’, another injured
Assailants on a motorcycle opened fire in broad daylight and fled.
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Unsafe sex: Migrant workers put native communities at risk of HIV
Patients form People Living with AIDS organisation to increase awareness.
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Innocence lost: ‘Living with HIV is humiliating above everything else’
Many children run away from home and become victims of drug, sexual abuse.
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Infrastructure initiatives: K-P governor launches gas pipeline, vows to expedite development
Engineer Shaukatullah also directed to establish an industrial estate in FR Kohat.
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K-P caretaker chief minister: Tariq Parvez Khan’s pen sketch
Justice (retd) Tariq Parvez Khan is a lawyer with a political slant.
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Ensuring security: Pakistani-American interrogated for ‘suspicious activity’
During a visit to the market, police officers took Shaheen to the police station for interrogation.
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NGOs protest Parveen Rehman’s killing
"The civil society would continue its struggle against all odds with renewed courage," says Asif Ali Jah.
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Strings attached: For female teachers, promotions come at a price
According to the district education office, 587 female teachers have been transferred after being promoted.
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‘Collective responsibility’: Khasadars refuse to accept deducted salaries
Political administration had fined each officer Rs2,000 for failing to perform duties.
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Substandard injections: Police help sought to investigate death of Hepatitis patients
Anti-Corruption Establishment instructs DPOs to collect information, submit report by March 30.
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Walking out: Naeema Nisar likely to resign from PPP
Aides say the women’s rights activist is being sidelined.
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Karzai’s anti-US comments win little support
US senators maintain recent statements are an insult to soldiers fighting in the country.
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Protection demanded: ECP seeks security for staff, field officers
“Law and order in K-P, FATA and Balochistan remains unstable and it is a great source of worry for us,” says ECP.
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Pak-China ties: ‘Railway hub to promote bilateral relations’
Chinese analysts discuss development prospects at UoP seminar.
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Shortcomings of Political Parties Act: FATA politicians call for quick reforms before polls
Present 40 recommendations for free and fair elections in tribal areas.
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Caretaker set-up: K-P takes the lead, names Justice (retd) Tariq Parvez
CM, opposition leader unveil interim chief minister as Qaim flies to Islamabad to discuss Sindh nominations.
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Hero worship: Cuppa politician now part of election memorabilia
Activists throng Mohallah Jhangi to get faces of their favourite leaders printed on mugs.
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Target killings: ‘Investigation team close to nabbing culprits’
Police official refuses to share information in court.
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Irritated climate changes worry farmers across province
Meteorological department says more rain is expected in the province.
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Census consensus: ECP asked to form third constituency in Malakand
District’s population increased twofold, fulfilling rule for another provincial assembly seat, says QMP.
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Thwarting threats : Assembly discusses report on terrorists infiltrating Gilgit
Lawmaker says region becoming epicenter of militant activities.
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Fatalities: Blasts victims succumb to injuries
Ali’s family has appealed to the government for financial assistance as he was the sole breadwinner.
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World Kidney Day: Experts stress on need to spread awareness
KMU vice chancellor cites blood pressure and diabetes as major causes of kidney diseases.
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Targeting police: SP narrowly escapes roadside bomb attack
5kg explosives were attached to a remote-controlled device.
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PHC orders army probe on ‘custodial killings'
The court also critiqued KP police authorities for not providing required reports earlier.
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Elections 2013: JUI-F seeks regional alliance with PML-N
Claims negotiations with PPP have broken down.
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Deadly weather: Devastating rains cause fatalities across K-P
Residents of Shangla deprived of electricity for more than 40 days.
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UK government to pay stipend to 400,000 schoolgirls in K-P
Repairing schools is a key priority since a number girls drop out after primary school due to a lack of facilities.
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Bilateral ties: Pakistan’s energy crisis is focal concern, US
Olson says his country will add almost 900 megawatts to the national grid by the end of 2013.
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Princess and the PTI: Mussarat Ahmed Zeb joins the ‘party of hope’
Her reputation as a social entrepreneur can help garner support for polls: Analyst.