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Healthcare: First heart hospice in South Asia opens up in Hayatabad
Patients suffering from chronic heart disease will get specialised treatment, counselling.
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Afghan media groups unite to defend rights
The federation will work to protect journalists after withdrawal of foreign forces.
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Polio: Fifth case of the year reported in Mardan
Three cases have been reported in the province so far.
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Continued attacks: Shia trader gunned down
Akbar Ali was in his shop when two motorcyclists opened fire and escaped.
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Access denied: Legislation on right to information remains unlikely
Provincial government treads with caution, watches counterparts closely.
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Grand tribal jirga: Peace talks receive governor’s blessings
Shaukatullah Khan pledges support for reconciliation with Taliban following a meeting with JUI-F-led jirga.
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Moving on: Youth organisation ‘motivated’ to bring back all that K-P has lost
Plans to revive tourism, sports via social networking websites.
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Targeted: Four government schools blown up in Mohmand
Nearly 106 schools have been destroyed in Mohmand Agency so far.
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Poetry through art: Afghan painter honours deceased scholar
The exhibition is held at Cultural Museum in the University of Peshawar.
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In need: Students of UoP prove they’re friends indeed
“Thanks to my friends, I submitted the fee a day before the deadline expired," says Amin.
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Court orders: PHC tracks down misuse of government facilities
Asks for report on number of civil servants receiving conveyance allowance illegally.
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Jumping ship: Provincial minister to quit ANP, join JUI-F
Says he will announce the decision on Monday.
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Local government: FATA reforms in limbo as parties await govt response
Committee says two months have passed since it gave its recommendations.
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The poll dance: PML-N, JUI-F collaboration poised to become ‘game changer’
Party leaders say any form of agreement will benefit both.
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Security concerns: Protests across province, tribal areas against attack on journalist
Ask authorities to introduce ‘Shuhada package’ for victims of conflict.
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Taliban bomb four schools in Mohmand Agency
No one was injured in the pre-dawn blasts in the district.
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Raid: Rs40m recovered from budget officer’s house
Accused was already in the custody of NAB for a scandal involving purchase of arms and ammunition worth Rs7 billion.
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Registering foreigners: Police asked to change venue of foreign office
HTAD asked authorities to make sure all foreigners arriving in K-P register themselves with FRO within three days.
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PHC directs communication dept to send request for funds, avoid further delays
Instructs PDA to clear debris from construction site on Jamrud Road.
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Sectarian harmony: Sunnis and Shias unite over land dispute
We are aware of attempts being made by some elements to divide us, but we will never let it happen, says a Shia elder.
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Dumped bodies: Court takes police to task over ‘extra judicial’ killings
Additional inspector general asked to appear in court on March 26.
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Torrential rain: Another round of destruction claims 12 lives in K-P, FATA
Landslides and avalanches block major routes, disrupt routine life.
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Explosive Substances Act: K-P to form its own counter-IED policy
Bill may be passed in incumbent assembly or promulgated through an ordinance.
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Snowed out: Villagers protest blockade of link roads
Protestors said that many villages were facing fuel and food shortages.
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Court takes notice of illegal markhor hunting
The court directed the chief conservative officer to sensitise locals on protection of wildlife.
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Seminar: Ensure education to children in K-P says speakers
Demand implementation of article 25-A of the Constitution.
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Senior JI leader arrested in Dir
Haq was arrested for holding a rally calling for the end of the Bajaur operation in Fata a few years ago.
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NAB seize arms and Rs40 million in a raid
NAB raids budget officer of KP police who was allegedly involved in 'Rs7 billion arms purchasing scam'.
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Journalist shot dead in North Waziristan
Malik Mumtaz was a senior journalist working with The News International.
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Services tribunals: PHC seeks reply from federal law secretary
The bench observed the federal government is least bothered about facilitating its employees.
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Flouting orders: PHC summons officials to explain health policy
Says guidelines suggested by the court not fully implemented.
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Protest: Women of Mullagori make history
The tribal women, led by 70-year-old Nihara Bibi, blocked traffic for around two hours near Marble Chowk.
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Court seeks reply of attorney general, commission chairman on new provinces
The bench raised question as to whether creating new boundaries is constitutional.
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Healthcare: K-P to sponsor cardio treatment at public hospitals
The patient’s financial background will be assessed to determine if he or she is eligible.
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Peace initiatives: FATA lawmakers repose faith in JUI-F’s all-parties moot
Say participation of all stakeholders is essential for success.
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Power cuts: Traders hold meeting to express outrage over outage
Warn of grave economic consequences if electricity woes are not addressed.
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Transition phase: Govt, opposition discuss caretaker setup
Hoti says next chief minister may be retired bureaucrat, judge.
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Protest: Lecturers seek service regularisation
We will continue our protest outside Peshawar Press Club tomorrow and chief minister house, the day after, says Iqbal.
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Lecture: Regional peace a must for prosperity says speaker
Underscore cutting on defence budget to uplift marginalised communities.
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(Mis)use of resources in K-P, Fata: After spending Rs18 billion, still no development in sight
Experts cite lack of coordination among state, donors as the main reason.
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Firing on polio team in Mardan kills policeman
Two men on a motorcycle kill policeman who was guarding female vaccinators.
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Recreational space: Mini zoo to be established in the city
The zoo will be established over 200 kanals of land in Shalman Park, says PDA Director Ikram Khan.
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Municipal Corporation Peshawar: Hundreds left unpaid due to surplus appointments
Administration says they were facing temporary problems, payments released.
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Badhu Samarbagh accident: Court sends bus driver on judicial remand
Driver Yaqoob was arrested three days after the incident.
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Awaiting return: Two years on, families wait for miners release
There is no information about the men kidnapped from Kala Khel.
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Fighting militancy: Army check posts set-up in FR Peshawar
Hill top bunker to be established in Kara Dara.
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Defections: Influential brothers from Kohat join PPP
Dilawar and Adil will now contest the upcoming elections on PPP tickets.
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Mass transit: Incumbents unable to take ‘Babu Train’ from paper to platform
Multiple road projects mushroom without assessing feasibility, remain incomplete.
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Power breakdown: 16 hours later, there was light
Power breakdown was the result of a fault in the 132 KV grid station at Kangra Colony, says Pesco.
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Protest: Representation of Fata women in Parliament demanded
Activists of PTI and civil society members initiate movement for women’s rights.