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No longer up in the air: Gliders demand reopening of flying club
Local pilot inspired by the 1978 James Bond film built the first glider aircraft the same year at a cost of Rs25,000.
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Film industry: Pakistanis losing interest in local entertainment
Cinemas torn down to make room for commercial plazas.
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Army operation rids Upper Dir of militants
Brigadier Saqib said more than 70 militants were killed in the army operation.
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Security forces extend curfew in Khyber Agency
Bara residents were earlier told to vacate their houses by 12 pm for an expected massive onslaught against militants.
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Anti-Taliban tribal elder killed in Mohmand Agency
Militants fired rockets and targeted Majan Khan’s house as revenge for his activities against militants in the area.
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Police arrest militant in Swat raid
The militant was wanted for different crimes and was arrested by Kanju police during a search operation.
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Militants kill 3 anti-Taliban tribesmen in Mohmand
Gunmen struck in the Minzari Chinaa area, 90 kilometres northwest of Ghalanai.
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Military operation: 34 militants, three soldiers killed in Khyber clash
Encounter followed mortar shell firing in which two children and a woman were killed.
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Minorities’ rights: Goraknath Temple reopens after 60 years in Peshawar
Reopening is scheduled to conincide with Diwali on October 30.
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Under threat: Conversions threatening Pakistan’s ‘Macedonian’ tribe
The Kalash are under increasing danger from proselytising Muslim militants.
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High court verdict: Historical Hindu temple to reopen doors this Diwali
Keys have been handed to custodians of Goraknath Temple.
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Child Protection: ‘Terrorism, poverty main reason behind street children’
Most such children have lost their parents and have no other option but to come out on streets.
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Three killed, two injured as militants attack party
Locals say such cowardly acts won’t affect their morale.
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Traffic snare: People stranded on roads as PPP holds rally
Police blocks all major roads for security measures.
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Police foil attempt to smuggle arms, ammunition from Peshawar to Karachi
Police find 2 G3 rifles, 6 Kalashnikovs, 1 double-barrel gun, 18 pistols and over 4,000 rounds of ammunition.
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Videos show militants' reach in northwest Pakistan
The United States has been piling pressure on Pakistan to go after militants in North Waziristan.
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Fight against militancy: Top Army commander praises ‘private’ militias
Lt-Gen Asif Yasin Malik calls for strengthening Aman lashkars.
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Polio vaccination: Not a single case of rejection in Swat
382,000 children in the valley under five years of age will be inoculated.
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Medical miracles: 23 HIV-positive women give birth to healthy babies
HIV-positive women can breastfeed their babies for up to six months by using proper medication.
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Shortage: As mercury drops, fuel prices soar in G-B
Increase in wood prices and the transportation ban creating difficulties for locals.
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NATO equally responsible for cross-border attacks: Iftikhar Hussain
Hussain calls for joint action efforts against militants to eradicate terrorism from Pakistan, Afghanistan.
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Heavy cache of weapons seized in Peshawar
On searching vehicle, police finds heavy cache of weapons in hidden cavities in the car.
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Explosion at ICU Peshawar, no casualties
No casualties were reported in the explosion that occurred behind the Khyber Union Hall on university premises.
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Peshawar incident: 9 policemen suspended for killing innocent man
Gul Nabi was shot after police claimed he was an armed LeI ‘militant’; investigations indicate otherwise.
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Education: New colleges to be built in South Waziristan
Two cadet colleges would be established at a cost of Rs.2 billion to impart quality education to tribal students.
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Assistance: IDPs camp closed, families return home
Over 4,000 people return to their homes.
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Detained under theft charge: Man dies in Mansehra jail
Administration, police accused of torture.
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Beautification drive: Roads to be repaired in Gilgit
The roads in Gilgit have not been repaired since 2008 due to lack of funds.
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Khyber Agency: 9 troops killed as militants ambush FC convoy
In ensuing gunfight 14 militants also killed; Lashkar-e-Islam extremist group claims responsibility.
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One killed, four injured in mortar attacks in Khyber Agency
One mortar fell on house in Bara Tehsil, injuring two children.
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Police seize large cache of weapons from vehicle in Peshawar
The Abbottabad-registered vehicle was travelling from Dara Adam Khel to Punjab.
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Police recover expolsives in DI Khan raid
A suicide jacket and at least 15 kilograms of explosives have been seized in the raid.
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Conference: ‘Make economic policy true to G-B’s goals’
Speakers urge to take advantage of the region’s resources.
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Diamer-Bhasha Dam: Kohistan villagers continue blockade of KKH for third day
The protesters demand Rs262 million of compensation for their land acquired for dam.
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Boundary row over Diamer-Bhasha Dam: Wapda proposes splitting royalties
Wapda hopeful about six power generation units each in K-P and G-B will avert the escalation of a dispute.
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Ahmad, 80, and the author of a literary success
‘The Wandering Falcon’ captures the raw romance of Pakistan’s wildest terrains.
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Sports tournament begins in Swat
Inter District Sports Tournament began here on Friday.
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Militancy in Orakzai: 10 militants killed in air raids
Security forces destroy two militant hideouts in air raids.
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Cross-border attack: Two locals killed in Lower Dir
Afghan militants fire 5 mortars in Kharkai village, killing two locals and injuring another two.
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US drone kills four militants in S Waziristan: Officials
Eight missiles fired in Wana in fourth drone attack in two days.
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Peshawar clash: Militants forced to retreat after ambush
Police says about 14-15 militants ambushed a police party of the Sarband police station.
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Rape or false accusations?: Case takes new turn during inquiry
Suspects deny allegations, claim they are being victimised by the victim.
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Crackdown against stolen, non-custom paid vehicles
Over 50 vehicles impounded in four days.
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Law and order: Suspects who attacked police van arrested
One constable was killed and three injured in the attack.
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Police foil terror plot in Dera Ismail Khan
Cache of weapons and explosives seized after raiding the residence of Abdul Sattar.
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North Waziristan: Second US drone strike in last 48 hours kills 4
The drone fired two missiles into a vehicle as it drove through Darpakhel village.
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Two Bajaur boys escape Taliban custody
Over two dozen boys were abducted after crossing over into Afghanistan.
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Attabad Lake victims receive relief goods
Over 100 containers with daily-use items reach G-B from China.
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Health alert: Two more cases of polio emerge in FATA
So far 31 cases of the disease have been reported in K-P and tribal areas.
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Pakistanis wonder what more they can do in war on militancy
More than 3,000 Pakistani soldiers have been killed, greater than the death toll among Nato forces in Afghanistan.