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Religious persecution: Hundreds protest Shia killings
Demand compensation for families of all civilians killed in terrorist attacks.
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Tharra-mobile: Suspected smuggler wants car returned, court says no
Owner claims he did not know what it was being used for; PHC denies bail for drug trafficker.
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Anti-polio drive: LHWs demand better security in risky areas
Association head asks government, law-enforcement agencies to take appropriate steps.
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Cuts in food ration add to displaced persons’ woes
WFP cites funding shortfall; tribesmen blocking distribution centres.
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Failed assassination bid: Hoti escapes suicide attack
Teenage bomber detonates the explosives on 2nd attempt; no casualties reported.
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Sectarian violence: Protest against target killings today
The procession will begin from Kucha Risaldar behind the Qissa Khwani Bazaar.
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On the cards: UET to sign agreement to fight breast cancer
Researchers will collaborate with German varsity to introduce relevant equipment.
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Target killings : PHC slams police for failing to curb violence
CCPO says they are closely coordinating with secret agencies and have dispatched teams for investigations.
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Making memories: On Valentine’s Day, restaurants offer ‘love at first bite’
‘Indecent proposals’ mark February 14 celebrations in University Town.
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Violent-times: Religious outfits observe ‘Haya’ day
Islami Jamiat Talaba holds protest in University of Peshawar.
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Enforced disappearances: Defence ministry denies allegations of illegal detention
Defence secretary Asif Yaseen appears in court.
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Transitional phase: Govt begins ironing out caretaker setup
Mohsin Aziz, Mian Ajmal suggested as interim chief ministers.
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Haripur University: Probe launched into hiring and financial affairs
Project director-cum-acting vice chancellor accused of violating rules.
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Doctors’ protest: HMC employees’ strike enters third day
Their seven-point demands including service structure regularisation, remain unfulfilled.
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Rising terrorism: 19 dead in attacks in K-P, Orakzai
Police kill six militants in attack on Bannu police station.
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Roadside bombs kill nine in northwest Pakistan: Officials
A bomb struck a bus near Orakzai injuring 13 people, while a van was hit by a blast in another incident.
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Capacity building : Health research moot begins Feb 15
Event will be held at Khyber Medical University.
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Winged warriors: Karak plays host to ‘fowl’ play
Spectators throng to the district for three weeks of bird fights.
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Governor’s appointment challenged on basis of 18th Amendment
The amendment states that the governor must be a registered resident and voter of the province in question.
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Negotiations with Taliban: JUI-F to attend ANP’s all-parties conference today
Jamaat-e-Islami not willing to participate.
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Unmanned killers: Details on drone strikes ‘incomplete’
Bench ordered political administrations of North and South Waziristan agencies to submit a detailed reply by March 7.
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PML-N accuses govt of pre-poll rigging
Pir Sabir Shah says govt has yet to contact them for interim set-up.
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Out with the new?: ‘What country does FATA belong to?’
Governor Shaukatullah Khan speaks out against his critics at first public appearance.
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Unexpected holiday: Parents help children play truant
Say they did not send them to school fearing a bomb blast.
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Honour killing: Body of a woman found
Police said Bakht eloped with her brother-in-law Haibat Khan and married him.
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Arms ban: As demand falls, gun makers lay off workers
Most complain about unwarranted interference.
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ECP to allow polling booths in IDP camps
Parties must conduct intra-party elections before receiving symbols.
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New K-P governor: Amendment clause casts cloud over governor’s appointment
Engineer Shaukatullah Khan is neither a registered voter nor a resident of the province.
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Damages: Explosion destroys Mardan college laboratory
According to the bomb disposal squad, three kilogrammes of explosives were used in the blast.
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Gas leakage: DHQ blood bank damaged in explosion
DHQ administration informed the police who arrived at the site and surrounded it.
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Khyber Agency: Bara curfew challenged in high court
Afridi said a curfew was imposed in 2009 during the military operation, but has not been lifted since.
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Tank’s disabled take to the street, protest outside commissioner’s office
Sada Bahar Welfare Organisation for Disabled People demanded the establishment of a physiotherapy centre.
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Sectarian violence: PHC takes suo motu notice of Shia lawyer’s killing
Notices were issued to IGP, secretary home and tribal affairs.
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National Women’s Day: Domestic violence bill may be passed in coming sessions says Ayaz
Minister says legislation attempts to provide women rights that are already granted by religion and society.
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South Waziristan: Khasadars threaten to abandon check posts
Approximately 2,050 khasadars are responsible for duties such as manning check posts in Wana.
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An impossible promise: New district in Kohistan termed ANP’s pre-poll gimmick
While some are happy with the announcement, others question its timing.
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Robbery: Rs1.6m looted in a bank heist
Two of the masked men entered the bank and overpowered the security guard before holding the bank staff at gunpoint.
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Clearing hurdles: Anti-encroachment drive launched
15 vendors arrested, five truckloads of goods confiscated.
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PTI expresses concerns over appointment of new KPK governor
PTI information secretary Shafqat Mahmood says Shaukatullah's appointment as KPK governor violates 18th amendment.
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Bidding farewell: Full court reference held for Justice Miftahuddin
A condolence reference was held for late PHC chief justice Sardar Fakhr-e-Alam who breathed his last on January 8.
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National loss: Pashto singer Zarshad Ali passes away
His music career spans nearly 35 years.
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Boycott continues: CJ gives one week to arrest advocate’s killers
CJ said if those responsible to catch Hussain’s assassins fail to do so within a week, they should resign.
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North Waziristan Agency: State doctors neglect hospital duties to run private clinics
Administration hesitates to take punitive measures as replacements are hard to find.
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Target killing: Doctor shot dead
In the past five years, more than two dozen pro-government tribal elders have been killed in Peshawar alone.
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Mobility affected: Commuters face another roadblock
Around 30 protesters demanded end to drone strikes, aid for IDPs.
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Epidemic: Measles claims another life in Mansehra district
Villagers say six children have died of the disease.
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In need: Health department requests Rs5 billion for new projects
Says amount given by foreign donor agencies is insufficient.
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Hate speech?: More than 18 clerics arrested in raids across city
Police official maintains they are accused of preaching violence.
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Lacking facility: A library that lacks ‘valuable’ books
For want of study materials, university students consult lecture notes or the internet.
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Hydel profit share: Out of Rs12b, K-P govt receives only Rs3b
Outstanding Rs9b taken up with centre.