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In step with Saudi Arabia: Eid in FATA, some parts of K-P today
In Swabi district, residents of the remote Gandaf area have decided to celebrate Eid on Friday.
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Leaking Papers: Wali Khan varsity clerks get bail
The papers had been leaked through emails a day before the exams commenced.
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Buyers’ haven: If up for buying sacrificial animals, Swat is the place to be
Cattle prices down by 30% due to ban on export of cattle from Swat.
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Bomb blast: Girl killed, three of a family injured in Hangu
Victim denies having enmity; source says family was targeted for having links with rival militant group.
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Miranshah: Two injured in landmine explosion
The Wapda employee was working nearby when the accident occurred.
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Condemning militancy: ANP leaders protest secretariat blast
At Thursday’s demonstration, the ANP leadership once again vowed to end militancy in the region.
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Provincial reorganising: JI appoints new district chiefs across K-P
Advocate Bahrullah Khan will retain his post for another two years.
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Appealing sentence: FCR commissioner adjourns Shakil Afridi’s hearing for sixth time
Cases registered before the commissioner have to be decided within 60 days.
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Khyber Agency: Militants attack FC, police in Akka Khel
Child, three others injured as mortar shell hits house in Bara.
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Fazlullah dossier shared with Afghanistan, ISAF: Foreign Office
Dossier outlines Maulana Fazalullah’s involvement in the attack on Malala Yousafzai and two other girls.
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Graduation ceremony: Cadets applauded for efforts
Sword of Honour for Overall Best Performance in College of Flying Training was won by Pilot Officer Talal Hassan.
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Demanding Protection: Woman threatens to self immolate
Samina has sought help from PHC chief justice and inspector general of police.
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Three killed, 10 injured in Hazara
Missing girl recovered, man issued death penalty.
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Tragedy: Five of a family killed as roof caves in
The family had recently relocated from Karachi given the law and order situation.
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Targeted attacks: Three schools blown up in Mohmand, Swabi
Man injured while trying to save school building from destruction.
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World Polio Day: UNICEF, health dept organise workshop
"Pakistan is among three countries where polio remains endemic," says UNICEF representative.
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Barricading routes: PHC says blocking roads is in violation of human rights
Serves notices to station commander Peshawar Cantt, CCPO.
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Collecting Voters: Musharraf to contest elections from Chitral
Musharraf vowed that he will return to Pakistan and contest the next elections.
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Provincial reshuffling: PML-N’s veteran party leaders suffer at the behest of new ones
Old party workers have been evicted from their offices without consultation to accommodate new members.
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Civil-military initiative: Army chief invites lawmakers to visit Waziristan
Senate committee accepts invitation, will be first political delegation to visit the militancy-hit region.
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UNHCR offers winterised return packages to returning Afghan refugees
The package includes blankets, quilts, plastic sheets and a one-time free transport support.
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Three militants, three cows killed in US drone strike in N Waziristan
Three cows apparently meant for sacrifice on Eid were also killed in attack.
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Crime and accidents: Three killed, three injured in Haripur
One shot dead, two die in road accidents.
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Natural death or murder?: Alleged victim of domestic violence dies in coma
Family says victim died after being beaten by husband; in-laws blame epileptic seizure.
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On the back burner: In Swat, ditches dug to lay gas lines pose hazard
Residents demand SNGPL make necessary repairs, threaten to move court.
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Enforced disappearances: Security agencies’ replies dubbed unsatisfactory
PHC adjourns cases till November 29, asks respondents to submit ‘better replies’.
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Salvaging sacrifices: Banned outfit asks to collect animal hides
NGOs will need written permission from the city district authorities if they wish to collect the skins.
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Missing persons: ‘They should at least be given a trial’
Disappearances of people who not normally ‘fit the profile’ of militants are increasing in the area.
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Search operation launched: Security forces clash with militants in Akka Khel
One militant killed, more than 100 suspects arrested in Bara.
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Recovering arrears: PESCO, TESCO targeted over power cuts
With over Rs300 million in dues, power supply suspended to over a dozen villages.
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#Jalozai Camp: 140 characters and countless dreams
IDP Student Union uses twitter to organise itself, increase awareness about education.
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Twin blasts in Swabi: K-P chief minister’s convoy escapes bomb attack
Up to eight people were injured in the second attack.
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Anti-polio campaign: Four suspected polio cases reported in Mansehra
EDO maintains that the cases are being kept under observation while tests are underway.
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Earthquake, militancy in K-P: Over 1,000 schools yet to be rebuilt
564 partly-damaged schools missed due to ERRA’s negligence; of the 2,162 schools damaged, only 485 reconstructed.
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Report: FATA children still largely malnourished
According National Nutrition Survey 2011, 15.1% children suffer from acute malnutrition compared to 14.1% in 2001.
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Preventable deaths: Pneumonia most fatal disease in K-P
Over 1,800 patients admitted over the past three months.
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Power cuts: Railway employees threaten to block services
The PESCO says that power supply has been cut over non-payment of dues, which amount to Rs9 million.
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Jirga efforts: Three-day curfew ends in North Waziristan
Life returns to normalcy with people rushing to bazaars for Eid shopping.
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Provincial politicking: Internal dissent divides PML-N
Muqam, Shah struggling to gain provincial control.
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Two blasts in a day: Eight people injured in Swabi
A remote-controlled device laden on a motorcycle went off when CM Hoti’s convoy drove towards Swabi.
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Prisoners serving life term escape
The authorities later suspended 11 jail officials and booked them for negligence.
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Landmine explosion: Four security personnel injured in separate incidents
Three security personnel were injured as lightning struck a security checkpoint in upper Kurram Agency.
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18th century Sufi poet’s grave in ruins
In the 1950s, the Afghan government constructed the grave of Hameed Baba.
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Outbreak: Measles claim two lives, 80 children still infected
“Measles is a viral disease and cannot be cured without vaccination,” says Dr Bakht Jamal.
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Unexplained death: Another unidentified body found
Kohat police hands over body to municipal committee for burial.
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Three-day curfew: NW residents remain stranded in Bannu
Markets, public and private schools closed since Friday.
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Intra-democracy: PTI’s elections to be held from November 2
About 7.5 million registered voters are expected to vote.
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Unpaid bills: Power supply cut to Afghan refugee camps
A new formula introduced by PESCO has shot up electricity rates, making it unaffordable for refugees.
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Targeted attacks: IED blast damages petrol pump, CD store
Two low intensity bombs planted on Frontier Road went off at around 6am.
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Analysis: MMA to spice up Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa politics
The upcoming elections will be tough for the religious parties.