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Suspension orders: BISP funds halted in Malakand
Programme has left many, including widows, anxious over closure of funds.
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For many refugees, Afghanistan remains a distant country
Attempts to close some refugee have been unsuccessful as refugees move to residential areas instead of Afghanistan.
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At KMU, raising awareness about hepatitis C
Since there is no vaccine for the disease, people told to reduce risk of infection through preventive measures.
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Detained persons divided into three categories
Deputy AG informs the court that defence and interior ministries are complying with the court orders.
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In the throes of neglect, Swat’s Buddhist heritage continues to crumble
Defaced by Taliban and locals, the structures in need to preservation.
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All-parties conference: FATA politicians demand implementation of amended FCR
Local leaders say 25 disputed villages of Charsadda district become part of Mohmand.
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Election time: PK-22 by-polls on Jan 15
The seat had fallen vacant after the death of Qaumi Watan Party lawmaker Muhammad Ali Khan.
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Post Crisis Needs Assessment: World Bank hopes for better progress
Rachid Benmessaoud says regular meeting are necessary for development work.
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Sibling policy: Court asks for particulars of officials’ children in ‘elite’ institutions
CJ Khan accepts schools’ plea with Rs1 million as an indemnity bond.
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Morbid reality: A young painter’s canvas and nine causes of suicide
Disturbed by growing suicides amongst Pakhtun women, Mashal Ahmad tells their story.
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Affirming decisions: PPP reiterates decision to fight elections alone
Anwar Saifullah says Kalabagh Dam is being politicised, constructing new dams essential.
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Gas suspension: More than 90% CNG stations shut down
‘Consumers are under a wrong impression that stations are making profit’.
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Khyber Agency: 12 oil tankers cross into Afghanistan
K-P oil tanker association president kidnapped at gunpoint from his house.
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South Waziristan: Drone strike kills two
The attack took place in the Shin Warsak village of Birmal tehsil, located about 20 kilometres west of Wana.
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Twist of fate?: Taliban commander escapes suicide hit
Seven people, including attacker, die in bombing.
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In wake of Shakil Afridi's hunger strike, US reiterates calls for his release
State department spokesperson says Shakil Afridi should never have been arrested in the first place.
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Drone strike kills 2 in South Waziristan
AFP report claims there were no casualties in the drone attack.
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Malala's wounded classmates return to school
The two girls will have security escorts indefinitely, say police officials.
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Shakil Afridi starts hunger strike
Prison officials in Peshawar say they are keeping Afridi in solitary confinement, will not allow him to have visitors.
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Tackling challenges: Nawaz takes a jibe at PTI – without naming it
Says Pakistan’s problems cannot be solved in ‘90 days’; promises ‘change’ if PML-N is voted to power in next election.
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Change of management: Edwardes College’s new charter hits snag
Faculty, students oppose Diocese of Peshawar’s move to restructure college’s BoG.
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Conflict of interest: Mardan board’s secretary under fire for ‘violation of rules’
His daughter was allowed to take intermediate exam under the board, which has rules barring practice; probe underway.
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Lakki marwat: Jirga secures release of four kidnapped officials
Sherpao says kidnapped men are officials of agriculture extension programme for the FATA.
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Advancing heritage: History conference begins at University of Peshawar
Governor says K-P reminds Pakistani writers to give the region its due attention.
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Khyber Agency: Civil hospital accused of charging patients
Inquiry committee set up, reply to be submitted in two days
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Demand for protection: ‘Terrorists kidnapping minors for attacks’
Security is top priority before polls, says information minister
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Changing alliances: Shazia Aurangzeb to join PPP on Nov 30
PML-N works to reorganise women’s wing.
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Historical treasures: Coins dating back to 200 BC given to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Archeology dept takes custody of about 26,000 coins, which were dumped in a federal storage in Peshawar.
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Govt seeks clerics help to make province polio free
Currently 8% people get awareness from mosques sermons.
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Pakistan’s problems cannot be miraculously resolved in 90 days: Sharif
PML-N chief says politicians contending for elections should talk about realistic solutions to people’s problems.
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On the back burner: Public healthcare not on K-P government’s priority list
Shortage of funds and staff are to blame for the issue: sources.
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Reduction in gas prices Once again, CNG stations close down in protest
Say they are losing Rs23 on sale of a kilogramme of CNG.
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Militant Attack: Boys middle school destroyed in Hangu
The explosions demolished six classrooms in the building while partially damaging the rest.
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Gomal Zam Dam workers: Family members beg govt to help free abducted men
TTP has set a December 3 deadline to pay ransom; relatives threaten self-immolation.
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Crossfire: Three killed, seven injured in Charsadda shoot-out
Security forces retaliated after militant attack in Bara.
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Brazen stunt: PHC says police stopped patrolling area days before Bannu jailbreak
Bench orders to reinstate former commissioner.
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Convocation: Class of 2010 finally gets its due farewell
481 graduates conferred degrees two years after completing degree.
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Unsafe workplace: Coal mine blast claims two lives in Hangu
Most of the mines are near exhaustion and sophisticated machinery is needed to extract more coal.
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Two more cases reported in K-P, FATA
Another case reported in Mardan district.
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Qissa Khwani shooting: ANP gives the twin memorials its own version of history
Bashir Bilour recently approved funds to renovate the site and had the domes painted red .
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Provincial politicking : ANP hints at ‘electoral adjustment’ with JUI-F
After JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman termed his party as alternate to ANP, ANP’s announcement came as a surprise.
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K-P tackles infant mortality, plans to open 3 health units next month
Care centres to help reduce burden on major hospitals.
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Peshawar district gears up to fight polio
DG Health Sharif Ahmad Khan said that 21% of the total reported cases in the province are from Peshawar
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Panic in Batkhela as killer leopard escapes Safari Park
Animals have been moving closer to the city areas as their natural habitat, the forests, have been ruthlessly felled.
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Terrorism case: Suspected aide to suicide bomber freed, court issues notice to CCPO
ATC says local police cleared all suspects at the crime scene.
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K-P’s dolphins may be rare and ‘blind’ but they can sense trouble when it comes
Area’s people knew about the ‘fish’ but didn’t know that it was a dolphin.
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PWD employees without salaries for six months
Officials hold K-P finance department responsible for the delay.
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An endangered species: Dolphins discovered in South Asia in 1801
The blind Indus dolphin is one of the rarest species on earth due to its unique features.
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No casualties: Rockets fired in Hangu, Kurram, Orakzai on Ashura
Residents have demanded action against those responsible.
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Snowed in: Army reopens Lowari tunnel
1.5 feet of snow blocked roads making it impossible for drivers to reach Peshawar, officials say.