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Security forces kill 12 suspected militants in Orakzai Agency
Fighter jets target militants’ hideouts in the Mamozai are of Upper Orakzai.
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Attempt foiled: Bomb disposal squad defuse eight-kilogramme IED in Hangu
BDS in-charge said the bomb weighs eight kilogrammes and would have caused a lot of damage had it not been disposed.
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Null and void: ATC judgment on suspected militant’s trial rejected
The bench expressed concerns over the verdict given by ATC Judge Ibrahim Khan.
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Spurious drugs: PHC takes action against billion-rupee health scam
Samples of substandard medicines produced before the bench.
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Enforced disappearances: PHC gives until Feb 20 for officials to submit reply
Notices sent to FC, police chief, defence and interior ministries.
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Disaster mismanagement: More human, property losses surface in rain aftermath
Three-day rain spell across Hazara division increases water table at Khanpur dam by 19 feet.
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Public utility: Rain wreaks havoc on railways
Officials say people prefer to travel by bus.
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Rehabilitation efforts: 38 ‘de-radicalised’ militants released
This was the third batch of militants who undertook the 11-week de-radicalisation course.
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Anti-encroachment drive: Traders given yet another warning
Despite being told to remove the encroachments repeatedly, the encroachers are yet to yield, says AC Shehzad.
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Militant attack on Nowshera check-post pushed back
Heavy contingents of police dispatched to back up forces at Malangi police check-post.
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US drone strike kills three in N Waziristan: Express News
Sources say death toll may rise. White House defends drone strikes as 'legal, ethical and wise'.
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Proposed bill: NEC opposes move to regulate private schools
Dubbing it nationalisation of private sector education system.
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Civic facilities: K-P govt to launch school city among other projects
Advisor to Chief Minister unearths development plans for the city.
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Displaced families: In Jalozai camp, child labour costs Rs250 a day
Over 100 children under the age of 15 lug heavy food rations for less than Rs50 per load.
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FC platoons: Home dept says country’s security hinges on redeployment of troops
Says they were forced to seek judiciary’s intervention.
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Provincial politics: PML-N yet to figure out election strategy
Pir Sabir Shah says it’s a great omen that a democratically elected government will complete its five-year term.
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Theatre: Khushal Khan Khattak brought to life
Khattak lived in the 17th century and united the Pukhtuns to fight against the tyranny of the Mughal rulers.
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WHO to conduct polio survey
Officials told to ensure security, assist teams.
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Snowfalls, rains claim 42 lives in K-P, FATA
68 injured as mud houses collapse, at least six buried in avalanche.
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Countrywide rain: Downpours trigger avalanches in Dir
Six people, including two engineers, buried under rock.
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Polio immunisation: Tribe threatens to boycott vaccination
The elders were released upon surety that the tribe will return the money within the next 20 days, says Jan.
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In custody: PHC denies bail for suspected militant
Alleged smuggler’s bail also turned down.
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Wedding woes: Minor contests fixed marriage in court
The 14-year-old says her father is marrying her off to their landlord.
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Curable disease: Not enough doctors to treat cancer patients in K-P
One doctor can treat as many as 50 patients in Peshawar, while globally there is one specialist for five patients.
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Extreme measures: Pushto folk music queen’s awards up for sale
Zarsanga’s house was swept away in the 2010 floods and she has been living in a tent ever since.
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Analysis: TTP’s peace-talks offer a non-starter?
PML-N, JUI-F and JI chiefs weigh pros and cons of underwriting talks.
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Downpour: Five of a family swept away in flash flood
Communication and mobility disrupted by snowfall in Swat, Shangla.
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Terrorism bid foiled: Big cache of weapons, explosives seized
House of an alleged suicide attack mastermind raided.
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Government plans 'amusement city' for Abbottabad
The riverside development will include restaurants, a heritage centre and artificial waterfalls.
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Government negligence: Past royal abode assaulted by today’s vandals
Gandhara’s ruins are being abused by visitors and town builders.
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Battling mistrust: In South Waziristan, Pakistan Army attempts to win hearts
The army’s campaign includes winning over the region’s Pashtun tribes through dialogue.
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Targeted attack: DHQ nurse leaves behind inconsolable family, neighbourhood
Farzana Kausar ran a maternity clinic at home and offered free treatment for the needy.
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Historical structures: Peshawar’s architectural jewel opens its doors for all
The Sethi family may have gone but they have left a rich heritage for people to admire for years to come.
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Successful negotiations: NATO supplies resume today
Freight companies agree to transporters’ demands.
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Winter spell: Temperature drops to 9 with rainfall across city
Met office forecasts two more days of rain.
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Getting promised share still a distant dream
The 72 megawatt-Khan Khwar Dam and its powerhouse were constructed at a cost of Rs10.73 billion.
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Taliban talks offer: It’s a good omen, says K-P minister
“The ANP is in talks with other political parties for the success of the peace dialogue,” says Hussain.
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Analysis: PTI’s popularity in question over delay in intra-party polls
No provincial or district leadership exists since Imran Khan dissolved party cabinets.
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Demanding facilities: Tribal elders threaten to besiege Parliament
Elders demand an immediate end to operations of security forces and US drone attacks.
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A life cut short: Newly married police constable pays the ultimate price
Shabir Khan was killed in a suicide attack targeting Aftab Ahmad Sherpao.
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Preventing before treating: Govt plans media campaign to increase awareness on Hepatitis-C
Provincial government asked to sanction Rs500 million for the programme.
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Streamlining electoral process: ‘Not even the ECP chief can help anyone win elections’
K-P ECP additional secretary says mechanism developed to fully implement code of conduct.
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Off track: Railway line, a haven for hoaxes and hakims
The kilometre-long strip along the track is famous for cheap, stolen goods.
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Fatal Illness: Measles claims life of minor boy
Locals say over a dozen children from Balakot and adjoining areas have been hospitalised for measles.
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Mobility affected: Sher Shah Suri Road blocked to thwart protests
Heavy contingents of police, rescue workers cordon off sensitive installations.
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Gas explosion: Four children, one woman injured
The injured were shifted to Peshawar due to their critical condition.
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Hazara province: Parties reject commission, demand referendum
PPP provincial president calls for creation of three provinces in Punjab,
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General election: Jamaat-e-Islami to fight solo
The party will make seat adjustments to improve its chances.
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Busted: Cops catch gang of robbers red-handed
The robbers fired on the police but surrendered quickly after; no injuries reported.
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Hangu suicide blast: Protests hit streets as death toll rises
District government imposes Section 144, bans pillion riding in the city.