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School bombed in Shabqadar
The anti-literacy militants had used a low intensity bomb that went off at night, says SHO Zaman.
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Identity under question: Nadra directed to unblock Mohmand tribesmen’s NICs
Cards had been blocked by the ISI over suspicion that the two could be Afghan nationals.
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Violence: One killed, two injured in militant attack
Around a hundred militants targeted Levies check post, peace committee headquarters۔
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Mixed response: Fata parliamentarians reject new local govt system
Claim they were not taken into confidence before the system was announced۔
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Cattle and poultry smuggling: PHC Chief Justice warns against hiking prices
Maintains profiteers are creating an artificial shortage of products to increase prices۔
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Intra-party politics: PPP likely to announce new K-P chapter president
Sources within the party point towards Anwar Saifullah Khan as the top candidate.
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Two soldiers killed, 18 injured in Orakzai clash
Security forces killed more than 20 militants in retaliation.
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Corruption allegations: Two peace committees refuse to work with administration
Accuse Mohmand Agency’s political agent of corruption.
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Civic development: Peshawar’s longest flyover inaugurated
Flyover is aimed at reducing traffic coming from Gulbhar and Nistherabad.
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Eradicating polio: Health authorities plan new vaccination campaign in K-P
Campaign will be launched from Aug 27 in 153 union councils.
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Rekindled hope: Peshawar lightens up on Independence day
Flag hoisting ceremonies held at PHC, University of Peshawar.
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Bachelors’ exam results: With a whopping 20 top positions, girls outshine boys at Hazara University
All of the toppers are from the government degree colleges.
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Independence Day celebrations: High spirits reign as country turns 65
Skits, speeches and national songs colour the day green.
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No joint operation in North Waziristan: Security officials
US defence secretary, however, claims Pakistan army chief had confirmed to John Allen that fighting will start soon.
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At least 25 killed in Orakzai clash: Officials
Officials said 18 soldiers were wounded in the ambush.
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Moderate 5.4 quake hits northern areas
The quake's epicentre, at a depth of 35 kilometres, was recorded some 119 kilometres from Mingora.
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Honour killing: Newly-wed couple gunned down
Groom’s brother claims the girl’s relatives were behind the crime.
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Brazen attack: Mansehra jail comes under gunfire
Officials say five attackers kept firing at the jail’s rear guard post for 20 minutes.
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Behind bars: Two ‘medical practioners’ arrested for patient’s death
Last week, Zakia Begum was booked in a similar case.
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Domestic shrine: Pashto mystic’s tomb to be inaugurated today
The building had been bombed by militants in 2009.
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Anti-narcotics drive hindered: PHC partially accepts petitions against ANF
Locals say that the force does not have jurisdiction in Fata.
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Road safety: Traffic police to regulate private driving schools
Decision taken after complaints of sub-par training and exorbitant fees.
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Party politics: PTI prepares for intra-party elections
Anxiety amongst older members on the rise as prominent politicians join the party.
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Stop uploading songs on mobile phones, warns Taliban pamphlet
Those associated with the mobile phone business are committing "un-Islamic acts", say Taliban.
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Shabqadar blast: Four police officials suspended over negligence
SHO Shabqadar Police Station says homemade IED was thrown at court’s premises, which destroyed court’s veranda.
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Deadly militancy: Three soldiers killed in North Waziristan
Officials say casualties were caused by accident, however, locals blame IED.
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Taliban jihad literature: What’s read in Afghanistan is printed in Pakistan
Subversive material for the other side of the border is in high demand.
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Police raid: Paramilitary personnel gunned down
Demonstrators were chanting slogans against SHO Amir Khan, who raided the house and allegedly killed the FC personnel.
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Land disputes: Five killed, two injured in separate incidents
Argument over inheritance claims lives of three brothers, leaves fourth injured.
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Despite increased budget: Railways hospital short of resources
Officials say extreme cases are rare, specialist doctors too expensive
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Afghans ‘too settled’ in Pakistan to move back
Many have set up businesses and intend to forgo the December 31 deadline.
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Militant attack: Bomb attached to donkey explodes in Orakzai Agency
Eight suspects were arrested.
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Kidnapped for ransom: Militants threaten families
Locals claim that influence of militant groups is increasing in Michni.
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Attempt thwarted: Militant injured in crossfire with police
Militants managed to escape after the attack.
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Measles outbreak: Ten UCs declared worst hit
DCO has directed the department to start anti measles drive in these UCs.
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Uneasy situation: Death at Jalozai Camp spreads fear among IDPs
Many blame security officials, who will now be given better training.
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Encroaching rivalry: Terrorist groups clash leaves one dead
In another incident, a man was gunned down by unidentified assailants.
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Porous borders: 14 working with Afghan forces return
Say they are extremely poor, demand government to provide them with jobs.
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Cop stops armed man from entering mosque, gets shot 9 times
Constable intercepted a man armed with 9mm pistol as he tried to enter mosque during Taraveeh prayers.
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Voicing criticism: Opposition calls Energy Conference a failure
Say outcomes explored have little practical value, call conference an attempt to hoodwink people.
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Unfair punishment: PHC seeks FC Commandant’s reply
A member of the force approached PHC for help after he was sacked in 2011.
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Clearing residential areas: Commercial buildings to be vacated till Aug 29
Town-III administration says areas will be vacated forcefully after the deadline.
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‘Electrocuted’ Economy: KPPCI report cites power outages for losses, job-cuts in K-P
Operational performance of existing power plants severally affected, causing frequent break downs.
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Missing facilities: Villagers threaten to protest over absence of doctor in BHU
Doctor refutes claims; health office official initiates probe.
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‘Rape during police detention’: Two SHOs suspended, inquiry committee formed
Two police officials were suspended after a teenaged girl recorded her statement before a judicial magistrate.
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Booming business: Eid shopping spree in full swing in Swat
Women throng market, makeshift stalls to stock up on clothes, shoes and accessories.
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Supply route safety: K-P’s NATO suppliers hint at creating own force
Association chief says they need drivers, not tankers which are insured against losses.
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Energy pow-wow: Decentralisation of power sector demanded
ANP sponsored conference invites proposals on resolving power crisis.
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Cross-border attack: Nine militants killed as forces repulse incursion
Malakand chapter of the Taliban claims responsibility for the raid.
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Misquoted: TTP won’t kill Imran, undecided about PTI’s Waziristan rally
TTP spokesperson says he was misquoted in earlier report.