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Protesting cardiologist’s death: Patients suffer as doctors’ strike enters 2nd day
Say they should not be ‘punished’ for the doctor’s murder.
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US drone attack kills four militants in Pakistan: Officials
First attack since November 26 helicopter strikes on the border check post in Pakistan.
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Akakhel Lashkar commander shot dead in Khyber Agency
Commander Haji Kalim 's bullet riddled body was found in the Meergatkhel area of Bara.
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Peshawar embraces camel milk
Sold for Rs100 per kg, camel milk is said to work like a medicine against hepatitis.
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K-P Assembly: Lawmakers call for taking back recreation land
Minister for information claims land was allotted by former govt.
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New atrocity: 10 missing soldiers found dead in Orakzai
A jirga negotiated the exchange of bodies of the security personnel.
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Custodial death: PM’s adviser rejects report, asks sessions judge to probe the incident afresh
Ahmed Latif died in Mansehra jail on October 16.
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Higher education: KMU to introduce new masters’ programmes
Two-year courses designed to meet international standards.
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Patients stranded as doctors protest colleague’s murder
Dr Syed Jamal was killed by his kidnappers on January 5.
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As rain turns to snow, K-P and FATA turn white
Most parts of K-P experienced chilly weather.
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Student accuses teacher of violence
The accused has denied the charge.
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Security agencies want TTP to abandon Orakzai, Khyber
Military not keen on regaining control of other tribal regions which border Afghanistan.
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Winter woes: Roads blocked in Galyat due to snowfall
Fuel and water shortage arise due to freezing cold.
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Power Generation: Work to begin on hydel projects
Projects will generate about 300 to 400 megawatts (MW) of electricity, to be completed over a period of four years.
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Five militants killed in Upper Orakzai
Security forces also claim to destroy two militant hideouts.
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K-P Assembly: MQM’s Hazara resolution termed a conspiracy
Mian Iftikhar Hussain says MQM’s resolution favouring the Hazara province was a plot to 'generate misunderstandings'.
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‘Honour’ killing: Wife murdered for refusing to take divorce
Suspect confesses to committing the murder.
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Child abuse: Beaten and expelled, a girl cries for justice
Suspect denies accusations; DCO orders inquiry into the incident.
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Hazara province: KKH blocked in support of demands
Activists warn of civil disobedience if MQM bill opposed.
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Pakistani Taliban release 17 kidnapped Bajaur boys
Some 8-10 are yet in their custody, says Bajaur administration official Islam Zeb.
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‘Operation revenge’: 15 abducted FC soldiers brutally tortured, slain
TTP claims responsibility, vows more such violence.
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ANP questions MQM’s support for Seraiki province
Says tabling a resolution in the NA is ‘against the law’.
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Domestic violence: Woman set on fire, another killed for ‘honour’ by in-laws
Police arrest three suspects in the first case, while suspect in second case still at large.
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ICRC shuts three offices – more could follow
Questions over its operational procedure cited as reason for limiting staff.
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Security forces kill 10 militants in central Kurram Agency
Security forces shell through gunship helicopters destroying 4 hideouts, house of tribal elder blown up by militants.
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Preconditions: Divergent interests keep MMA revival uncertain
Fazl says JI demanding 50 per cent seats in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa as a precondition for the restoration of alliance.
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Private schools: Govt urged to make law for underpaid teachers
Private schools may terminate teachers any time without fear of legal action as they do not issue appointment letters.
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Gas shortage continues to frustrate people
Transport strike enters second day.
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Hazara province: MQM bill lends momentum to demand
Hazara comprises six districts including Haripur, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Battagram, Kohistan and Torghar.
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Lack of upkeep undercuts utility of small dams in Haripur
The govt has yet to allocate funds for maintenance or repairs.
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3 killed, 7 injured in Landi Kotal blast
One tribal policeman was among the dead and two others were injured.
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One killed, 28 injured in blast at building in Peshawar: Police
Police official says bomb was planted on a motorcycle.
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Polio eradication: Campaign kicks off in militant-infested Bara
Over 1,000 children vaccinated in Akakhel area with the help of local tribal militia .
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Wheat output expected to fall this season
The dry spell has virtually destroyed the crop.
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Deja vu: Woman stripped, beaten and denied justice
The three suspects filed an attempted murder case against the victim’s brother.
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Transport woes: Day-long protest against two shifts for rickshaws
Residents irked by transporters’ strike, CNG closure.
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Divided rank and file: Pakhtunkhwa elections leave PML-N in disarray
Senior provincial leader is unwilling to accept the results of the recent elections.
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Clearing Khyber of militants requires public support: FC
Intelligence proves that Lashkar-e-Islam has links with Taliban.
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In solidarity: People rally for rights against violence
Speakers at rallies arranged to mark Solidarity Day across Hazara.
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Winter woes: Snow - boon for tourists, bane for residents
As the snow increases, so do people’s miseries.
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An expanse of knowledge: Thousands of books put up to pique the interest of young minds
The books will be donated to school libraries across the valley.
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Bara operation continues: TTP commander killed
Kamran was involved in attacks on security forces, including a suicide attack in Shabqadar that killed over 90.
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Militancy in Khyber Agency: Two children killed, 13 injured in blast
Bomb went off during a jirga deciding tender for Torkham dry port.
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Remote-controlled bomb in Miranshah kills two security personnel
Security forces cordoned off the area and a curfew was imposed shortly after.
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On six legs: Peshawar man owns 'unique' sheep
Shabbir says a circus offered him Rs60,000 to sell off sheep, but he refused.
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Bill wins autonomy for University of Peshawar
Amendments made for UoP to raise teaching, training standards.
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Jets pound North Waziristan
Six militants were killed and four others were injured when jets bombarded militant hideouts.
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Two children killed in Bajaur blast
Initial investigations reveal that a man entered the store and left a bag inside.
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Murderer of police official killed in encounter
Police recover one Kalashinkov and two magazines from his possession.
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Bill in K-P Assembly seeks to get women property rights
The minister says Islamic Sharia provides equal guarantee for the protection of life and property of men and women.