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Resuming supply: NATO routes reopen after two-week suspension
A security plan has also been created for the Peshawar district.
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Doctors on strike: PDA threatens province-wide demonstrations
Demands regularisation of all ad-hoc doctors in the province.
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Developing FATA: Split over local govt regulation 2012
Tribal elders and politicians demand a “more” transparent set-up.
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Smuggling thrives despite strict security claims
Flow of goods from across the border continues despite Pak-Afghan Transit Trade Agreement.
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Illegal occupation: Christian community protests construction at Mission Hospital
Mission Hospital’s deteriorating condition is the result of the administration’s incompetency to maintain it.
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Hindu festival: Raksha Bandhan celebrated with fervour in Peshawar
At present there were about 437 Hindu families living in Peshawar and four temples across the city.
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Crime roundup: Woman among three killed in Hazara
Family disputes claim two lives; man drowns in Kunhar River.
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Another jailbreak?: After Taliban threaten attack, security beefed up at Mansehra Jail
Over two dozen personnel of elite police deployed at the jail premises.
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Mortar shells fired from Afghanistan land in Pakistan
No casualties were reported from the attacks. Pakistani troops fired in the general direction of their origin.
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Gunmen riding on motorcycles kill policeman in Hangu
The police personnel were on routine patrol when they were attacked.
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Shady recruitment: K-P opens inquiry into Chitralis joining Afghan forces
Home department asks Commissioner Malakand division for detailed information.
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Last-minute efforts: KPCCI, National Party to participate
KPCCI President said power outages have also inflicted a severe blow to the industrial sector across the province.
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Ethnic divide: Seraiki Waseeb Party cautions IDPs
Blames them for violence, terrorism and rising prices.
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Cattle export: PHC rejects appeals against suspension orders
Transportation of cattle to Afghanistan banned due to reduced supply of beef, mutton and poultry products in Pakistan
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NGO workers injured in grenade attack
Unidentified assailants attack NGO office in Charsadda.
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Air Blue crash: Victims’ heirs asked to attach indemnity bonds
Counsel informed media that 110 legal heirs of Air Blue crash victims had been compensated with Rs5 million.
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Girls school blown up in Swabi
Boundary wall and three classrooms destroyed after one out of two bombs exploded.
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K-P government takes notice of Pakistanis joining Afghan army
Asks commissioner Malakand division, other concerned departments for more relevant information.
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Amluk-Dara stupa: Excavators discover unique complex
Architecture, sculptures dating back to 7th-11th century surfaces.
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Delayed restoration: Finish Kohat tunnel by Sept 8, says PHC
Chief Justice asks NAB to audit amount spent on the project.
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Kyrgyz children’s custody: PHC dismisses review petition
Orders guardian judge to ensure father’s visiting rights.
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‘Dumpster’ children: Hospital waste sells for Rs80 per kilogramme
Dozens of youth see medical dump sites as a source of income.
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Lakki Marwat power riots: Jirga demands compensation for loss
DPO says the tribesmen had assured of peaceful demos.
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In contempt: Court summons AIG, finance director of police school
Over 50 school employees demand payment of salaries, reinstatement.
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Holding grudges: All parties conference dealt vicious blow
Opposition parties pullout from attendance, say the conference is too little too late.
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4 militants killed, 2 security personnel injured in Orakzai clash
Security officials claim to have killed 4 militants in retaliation during clash in Dabori, Upper Orakzai Agency.
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Runaway Afghan couple: Court given 40 days to decide elopers’ case
PHC hands case to a family court after alleged first husband of woman shows up.
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Toy bomb injures three children in Bannu
The 3 boys were returning home with the toy when it exploded.
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Exam invigilators: PHC displeased with non-compliance
Learns invigilators continue performing duties beyond court mandated two years.
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Amending rules: ICU teachers oppose University Act Bill
Say they have challenged controversial clauses of the bill in PHC.
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Protests against outages held in Charsadda, Lakki Marwat
Demonstrators in Lakki city cause havoc, attack Pesco, Nadra offices.
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Health hazard: Adulterated beverages continue to grow in K-P
Increasing demand for drinks in Ramazan places many at risk of serious ailments.
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All parties conference: ANP approaches JI for Aug 9 meeting
Meanwhile PML-N, PTI refuse to attend, say all parties conference is no solution to power crisis.
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Short-circuiting: In Lower Dir, over 30 shops gutted in fire
SHO rules out arson, says rescue work delayed due to gas cylinder explosion.
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Unending woes: Faulty transformers aggravate power crisis in Swat
Residents of various villages say their issues are not being addressed despite multiple complaints.
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Bomb damages mosque in Bajaur
Most people had left the mosque when the bomb blew up. No reports of any injuries or casualties.
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Section 144 imposed on supply of ice outside Bannu district
Ice factories were supplying majority of the ice to N Waziristan, price shot up from Rs80 to Rs400 per block.
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Pakistan court separates Afghan elopers
Judge refers matter to family court, orders Mariyam into women's shelter.
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Tribal areas, K-P: Anti-polio efforts hit more snags
A large portion of population remains averse to the vital drops.
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Runaway afghan couple: Maryam’s brother echoes claims of prior marriage
Demands PHC conduct DNA tests of her alleged ‘nieces’ to settle the matter.
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Killing of a villager: Court refuses to register case against cops
Asks complainant to sue accused policemen directly if not satisfied with decision.
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Enraged by load-shedding: PTI threatens civil disobedience
Criticises ANP leaders for ‘cashing in’ on public sentiment.
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Recovery in time: Three boys, taken by militants, return home
Parents suspect that their children were kidnapped by Bara-based militants.
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Mismanaging power: K-P govt takes stand against power outages
Calls all parties conference and assembly session to address the issue.
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Power crisis: Protesters block two main highways, ransack offices
Demonstrations held in Hazara division, other areas in K-P.
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Militancy in Mansehra?: Bomb targeting CD shop injures passerby
Out of four, two IEDs partially exploded while the other two did not.
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Politicising the energy crisis: Party manifestos swell with suggestions
PML-N, PTI and JI are the only parties so far to formulate energy policies.
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Patients at Risk: Hospitals severely affected by power cuts
Doctors, attendants and patients at the Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) are among those suffering from load-shedding.
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Overburdened: Police presence at Pesco outlets increased
Police have deployed extra personnel around Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) installations this month.
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Futile assertions: Govt continues with hollow statements as public anger mounts
No tangible solution for the energy crisis has yet been provided.