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Cattle smuggling increases prices of sacrificial animals
Prices of buffalos have risen by 30%; home dept issues warning.
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College in Swat to be named after Malala
Some girl students felt that the change of name might provoke an attack by extremists.
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‘Biased media’: Fazl says anger over Malala overshadows Aafia’s plight
JUI-F chief says international agenda behind attack on child activist.
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Fazlur Rehman flays 'international agenda' behind Malala attack
JUIF chief said certain forces were bent on achieving their unholy designs over Malala's innocent blood.
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Four years on, semblance of normalcy returns to Bajaur Agency
Night-time curfew, imposed in 2008 military operation, to be lifted from today.
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Crime: One killed, one injured in separate incidents
A woman was murdered while another was hospitalised after allegedly being beaten by her husband in Hazara.
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Seminary students rounded up: Clerics seek explanation behind raid
Reject police’s reason that they had received an intelligence report.
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Resolution on NW operation impossible, says Fazl
"Jamaat-e-Islami wants to join MMA, they would need to send an application to MMA heads for consideration,"
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Militants retaliate: IED blast kills three, injures six
One woman wounded by stray rocket shell in Shamshadin.
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‘Save Gorkhatri’ coalition: Civil society fights to save world heritage site
The committee is lobbying for Gorkhatri’s recognition as a UNESCO heritage site.
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Held in North Waziristan: Following jirga efforts, 25 labourers return home
Reports indicate hostage situation occurred because of a land dispute.
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Woman suffers acid attack after divorce
Rozina was on her way to visit relatives with her sister when the incident occurred on Talab Road.
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Bajaur Agency limps back to normalcy as night-time curfew lifted
The curfew had been imposed in May 2008 during an army operation in the are.
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Gunship helicopters pound North Waziristan after militants kill security official
Militants attacked check post in Miranshah, curfew inposed in Machis Camp area for search operation.
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At crossroads: Pharmacy students fret over unaccredited degree status
Threaten protest if the their department was not recognised.
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Case solved: After over two years, police recover remains of missing person
Five men arrested; victim’s remains identified by family members, accused.
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Targeted Attack: Woman doctor injured, driver killed
The accused managed to escape but an FIR has been registered against them.
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New policy: Contractors afraid of being left jobless
Engineering degree now required to build infrastructure in tribal belt.
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Enforced disappearances: PHC issues notices to Swat authorities
Two new petitions filed claiming men to be missing since 2010.
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September 21 riots: Religious, political parties to give surety bond before protests
CJ Khan says govt should create laws to curb damage during demonstrations.
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Violence against women: ‘Sexual violence increasing in K-P’
Rights activists demand govt fulfil legal requirement, appoint ombudsperson.
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Accountant at Malala’s school released after interrogation
School's van driver still remains in custody for interrogation.
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Fee-concession case: PHC provides short breather to private schools
Court reviews earlier order to allow students to appear in matric exams.
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Anti-polio campaign: Five female teachers suspended for evading duties
Claim they were not given security or transport to operate in far flung areas.
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Cross-border shelling: Child injured as 10 missiles fired into Bajaur
Sources added that livestock were killed during the attack.
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Pollution control: Govt criticised over environmental problem
Court demands action against illegal tree felling, release of poisonous gases within 15 days.
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National Voters Day: 15% increase in registered voters in K-P, FATA
Speakers at ceremony optimistic that voter numbers will increase as elections draw near.
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Black Quarter outbreak: In Upper Dir, over 150 cattle dead in 15 days
Disease-infected animals cannot be cured, meat not fit for consumption.
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Gomal Zam dam workers: Relatives protest abduction
Workers were kidnapped on August 16 when they were going home to DI Khan from Kachori (dam site), to celebrate Eid.
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Rocket from Afghanistan injures three in North Waziristan
Four rockets fired; one damaged a house while three landed on empty place.
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Two guards at Malala's school released after interrogation
Two other officials at the school are also in custody for interrogation.
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Four bullet riddled bodies found in Toor Darra
An official of Jamrud says the bodies were still lying in the mountainous region as no one has claimed them yet.
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Armed men in Karak attack police station after aide arrested
Crossfire between policemen, assailants underway; heavy police contingent deployed to area.
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Alleged rape victim sent home from Darul Aman
Sophia* was allegedly raped by policemen in Mansehra, Kaghan.
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Not ruling out discussions with Taliban: JUI-F
Party says it will include all stakeholders to solicit views about Fata’s future.
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Airblue crash: Reinvestigation report to be submitted to PHC soon
CAA told to submit report before Nov 14.
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Contrived agreement: Kidnapped WAPDA workers released
Workers handed over to assistant political agent, power supply to area resumed.
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Court orders: PHC seeks MoU to change German-funded building into hospital
Court also asks for govt officials to pay for use of Supurdari vehicles.
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Strategising polls: PPP-Sherpao set to unveil new party manifesto
Party to reinvent itself as Qaumi Watan Party; new flag also designed.
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Policemen’s killers will be hunted down, vows Bashir Bilour
Says anti-militant operations can be mounted anywhere.
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Two TTP commanders arrested in Nowshera
Qari Saeed and Naimat Karim belong to militant group’s Orakzai Agency chapter.
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Tragic accident: Seven lives lost in Swat River cable car tragedy
Three women, one child among the victims.
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Swat River: Chairlift accident kills 2
Around seven people were on board; bodies of two have been recovered while search for others is underway.
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Group selling illegal SIMs arrested in Peshawar
Six SIM activators, 400 active SIM cards recovered.
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Curbing maternal and child mortality: Lack of awareness, political support hampering efforts
Speakers call for collaborative efforts of political leaders and health experts to up relevant health care activities.
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Unsatisfactory: Female jail warden suicide inquiry report rejected
The K-P home and tribal affairs department termed the inquiry ‘incomplete and unreliable’.
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Runaway Afghan couple: Lab officials refuse to collect blood samples
In absence of court official, KMU doctors refuse servicing family.
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Three months later: Youth policy still on the anvil
Original draft proposes introduction of English, Urdu and Mathematics in madrassas.
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Remembering the fallen: ‘SP Khurshid was militants’ fiercest enemy’
Khan had served with police since 1984 and led an exemplary team in one of the most dangerous areas.
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Tackling militancy : Adezai villagers putting up brave fight
Former peace militia leader says militants roam freely at night while police do not venture out after sundown.