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APC resolution: K-P reiterates delay in talks increasing terrorist attacks
CM says federal govt should begin structured negotiations on an ‘emergency basis’.
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Taliban negotiations: ‘Support for one province in ongoing insurgency will come at a cost’
PPP’s Khursheed Shah blames PML-N government for inaction on deteriorating security .
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Money matters: KTH approves Rs1.01b budget for 2013-14
Request sent for additional funds for medicines.
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A white elephant: CT scan machine lies idle at govt-run facility
Authorities choose not to use it, fearing low voltage or load-shedding will cause irreparable damage.
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Tightening security: Government finalises responsibilities of Anti-Terrorist Force
Will remain on standby to act within minutes of an emergency.
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Merit-based appointments: Three years of advocacy experience sought for new civil judges
PHCBA passes joint resolution, urges its suggestions be included during hiring.
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Marginalised: Transgenders protest against alleged torture by police
Residents of the area have reportedly started a campaign against khwaja saraas.
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Endangered species: Illegal trade of Saker falcons a booming business
Customs officials, police and wildlife department allegedly bribed for not interfering.
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Prompt action: Govt says curriculum change notification is false
Orders education dept to conduct high-level inquiry to probe the issue.
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4 policemen killed in Peshawar shooting
Protesters blamed the government for the death of their loved ones.
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Bloody beginning: Five months, three dead lawmakers
Parliamentary leader says tackling terrorism does not seem to appear on PTI’s priority list.
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Damage control: Opposition to requisition assembly session for minister’s assassination
MPA Nighat Orakzai says provincial govt not taking a clear stand on terrorism.
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Undeclared assets, liabilities: ECP to suspend legislative authority of 22 K-P lawmakers
Final punitive measures will be decided in a meeting today.
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Unwanted guests: Bungalows meant for doctors illegally occupied by govt officials
DHQ Hospital, Lakki Marwat lacks infrastructure, complain patients.
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‘New appointments in AWKUM Pharmacy Department violate rules’
Applicants claim two posts advertised but four lecturers appointed.
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Missing in action: District public safety commissions yet to be formed
Officials allege police is not cooperating for fear of being held accountable.
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Legislation to govern Afghan refugees imperative for K-P
Provincial govt orders deportation of those involved in militancy.
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Vernacular cinema: Urdu movies cast aside in the city this Eidul Azha
Leading film producer Muzafar Khan says nothing can compete with Pashto films.
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Gas leakage: Three of a family killed in explosion
The family was sleeping in a room where gas filled overnight due to a leakage.
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Peace discourse: Ghulam Bilour calls for ‘immediate’ talks with Taliban
Says the federal government should make serious efforts without any delay.
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Officials struggle for answers after polio count reaches 46
Lay blame on militancy, negative propaganda, but offer few tangible solutions.
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Eid special: TV, CD drama artists perform live at Shahi Bagh
Artists find opportunity to earn as fans pay Rs1,000 for pictures.
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An eye for detail: K-P’s most competent lawmaker falls to terrorism
The young leader had earned a name for himself on the assembly floor with his insight into the details of legislation.
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A new beginning?: Watching over the accountability watchdog
Legislative hold sought over appointments to the Ehtisab Commission.
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Inattention to detail: FATA Information Directorate meets demise after only five years since inception
Officials blame FATA Secretariat’s negligence and USAID’s withdrawal of support.
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Security provisions: 2,000 additional policemen deployed in the city
Police have identified 160 locations where Eid congregations will be convened.
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Illegal detention?: Former SHO granted bail in missing persons case
Khairur Rehman went missing from Academy Town four years earlier.
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Steadfast soldiers: In memory of Muhammad Fida
Peace militia chief was actively involved in several police operations in Akka Khel.
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Guardian angel: Mardan’s sole orphanage strives to keep its children
After 75 years of existence, the centre has no formal funding.
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Home is where the feast is: Afghan refugees celebrate Eid with native country
Government officials send messages to their displaced countrymen.
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ANP senator: Probe into Adeel incident lets officer off the hook
Senate panel ordered inquiry on Peshawar Cantonment Board CEO’s misconduct against Haji Adeel.
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Charges against former law minister dismissed
Charsadda police filed a case against Arshad Abdullah, accusing him of assaulting police officers.
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Unwelcome moves: Guesthouse owners, local NGOs bristle at orders to relocate
PDA has been disconnecting utilities after issuing show-cause notices.
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Polio: Three more cases surface from tribal areas
Officials fear the number of cases this year may go beyond 70.
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Cracking down: Over 50 suspects arrested in coordinated operation
Shrine blown up by militants, two alleged extortionists apprehended.
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Coercion tactics: Extortionists using Taliban’s name for cover, says PHC CJ
Petitioner’s counsel argues any person can purchase a SIM card under someone else’s name.
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Black sheep: Locals accuse police of abetting cattle smuggling
Elders say prices of animals increase sharply as a result.
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More representation: LG bill proposes increase in reserved seats for women to 33%
States election shall be held on the basis of adult franchise and joint electorates.
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Peshawar church blasts: Bombers were foreigners says DNA report
One of the attackers was Uzbek, report confirms.
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Stern rebuke: Sherpao criticises centre for neglecting K-P
Defends the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led government’s performance.
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Unexpected visit: Health minister sacks two doctors for absence
Shaukat Yousufzai was visiting an injured girl brought to LRH.
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Emergency facilities: As casualties of terrorism rise, need for trauma centre emerges
KTH chief executive says current number of staffers not enough to manage daily operations.
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Tremors: K-P, FATA hit by 5.7 magnitude earthquake
Epicentre of the earthquake was the Hindu Kush range in Afghanistan.
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Embedded discrimination: ‘We are not minorities, we are nationals of this country’
Civil society stresses on constitutional amendments to grant equal rights to non-Muslims.
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Peshawar T20: Scoring for peace
Thousands of spectators rush to Arbab Niaz Stadium after a gap of seven years.
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Imran envisions K-P with cricket stadiums in all districts
PTI Chairman says a talent hunt will start for under 17s in K-P.
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Recovery drive: PESCO disconnects supply, nabs those using illegal connections
K-P Investment Board vows to take concrete steps to revive economic activities.
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Writ petition: Former CM seeks disposal of application seeking vote recount
PTI candidate accuses MNA Amir Haider Khan Hoti of rigging in general elections.
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Assembly diary: Non-existent standing committees keep business at bay
With the opposition and government at each other’s throats, several issues remain pending.
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Tribal belt: Four new polio cases confirmed
So far, this year the disease has disabled 31 children from the FATA.

















































