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Bajaur, Mohmand agencies' merger into PATA proposed
Background briefings with relevant officials suggest the first step would take around eight to 10 months
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Heavy rain spells leave 5 dead, 30 injured in Peshawar
At least 102 people lost their lives and over 800 were injured last month due to heavy rain and floods
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SC told: Rs870m collected at Torkham border crossing this year
Two commission members have endorsed this report
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Hate for none: ‘Textbooks should promote harmony’
The produced lessons will be improved and shared with the board as recommendations for upcoming books
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Hue and cry: Fruit vendors threaten to protest demolition of shops
If it does happen, the relevant authorities conduct a detailed enquiry before taking such drastic steps
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Silent fury: Differently-abled persons demand government jobs
Say 20 candidates should be appointed immediately
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Where’s the money going? K-P govt questioned about funds for Chitral flood victims
Separately, a resident of Parachinar demands payment of arrears from FATA Secretariat
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Black coats: Governor throws weight behind lawyers
The governor advised lawyers who took oath to fulfil their responsibilities with commitment and dedication
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Streamlining: Bajaur, Mohmand to be merged into PATA
The history of Bajaur and Mohmand suggests not many years have passed since they were declared as agencies
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Rise and fall: QWP conf ined to two districts only
Party faces existential crisis after debacle following formation of LGs.
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Question marks: Donkey carcasses spark concern in DI Khan
Police are still trying to get to the bottom of the situation
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Booked: PESCO arrest 44 for electricity theft in city
The culprits have been arrested,” he said. “Cases have been registered against them and an investigation is under way
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Up in arms: Protest held in Peshawar, DI Khan against withholding tax
Demonstrators warn of strikes in both districts if levy not abolished.
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No bail, still in jail: PHC refuses to grant interim bail to Ziaullah
Commission says more corruption cases emerged during interrogation
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Flying bird: Sarhad University students build rescue drone
Aircraft can carry out relief efforts in disaster-hit, urban areas
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A step closer : FATA lawmakers to table reforms bill in National Assembly
Demand affairs of tribal areas be handed over to them till approval
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Disciplinary action: PTI to give Azam Swati, Yasin Khalil the boot
Chief Minister Pervez Khattak vows to name ‘bigwigs’ involved in LG mismanagement.
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University town: Fumigation drive kicks off
Mosquitoes can spread diseases and people should take all the necessary precautions
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PTI to serve notices to Azam Swati, Yasin Khalil for ‘working against’ party policy in LG polls
Unless they can explain their actions, their party memberships will be cancelled, says PTI's provincial organiser
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Forcing the issue: Airstrikes kill 31 terrorists in NWA, Khyber Agency
Hideouts of militants were also destroyed during the operation
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PHC refuses to grant interim bail to former K-P minister
Former K-P mines and mineral minister Ziaullah Afridi was arrested on July 9 for alleged corruption
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Three policemen killed in Peshawar raid targeting Taliban
Senior police official says gunmen opened fire after police launched a routine house-to-house search in area
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Clearing away: Encroachment drive kicks off in Haripur
Illegally extended portions of over 1,000 shops demolished.
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Unhappy teachers: Union threatens to shut varsities down
The union president pressed the government to address their grievance or else prepare for a full-scale protest
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Floor crossing: PML-N cancels membership of tehsil councillor
Noor Jehan has breached electoral rules and we have no choice but to cancel her membership
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Cycle of woes: Traders from NWA flay govt’s incompetence
Say efforts should be made to restore their businesses, shops
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Brighter prospects : Power plant inaugurated at Mardan university
The project would be completed within nearly seven months and its total cost has been estimated to be Rs320 million
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Winds of change: Mehtab calls for mechanism to monitor depts in FATA
Reviews progress on reconstruction work in tribal belt
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A house of reform : Home department to tackle issues of inmates
Additional secretary says medical team to handle health problems in Peshawar Central Prison
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In custody : Prisoner dies at hospital
Masood was said to be suffering from cholera and his treatment was delayed by the Khyber political administration.
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Student enrolment drive: Govt, NGOs gear up for second phase
Aims to enroll 800,000 children in current academic cycle
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Skull and bones : Piracy sinking entertainment industry
Pashto film and music producers unhappy with copyright violations.
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The balancing act: Jadoon says Ehtesab Commission out for vengeance
Counsel of secretary for industry says commission is victimising the accused.
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Utilising resources: ‘Centre should concede more to provinces’
Senator to approach Upper House over gas tariff hike
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Hitting back: K-P never invested from HDF in stocks
Finance, energy and power depts brief Ghani over PML-N accusations.
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Ray of hope: Summary approved for LHWs’ salaries
Basic pay scales have also been demanded for workers.
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Councillors cast ballots of their own accord
Forward blocs of PTI, PPP, JUI-F defy party discipline, LG legislation openly
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Bridging the gaps: Flood-affected roads reopen temporarily
If remedial steps are not taken soon, locals will have to migrate to other places before winter
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In control : More rest houses handed to TCKP
The rest houses that will be handed over are situated in Naran, Kalam, Swat and other tourist spots
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Drone strike in North Waziristan kills five suspected militants
At least three suspected militants were also injured in the attack. Foreigners were reportedly present in the compound
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Three killed in Jamrud suicide blast
Official says 31 others wounded; TTP claims responsibility for attack
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Killing in karachi: Lawyers boycott court proceedings
PHC Bar Association President Fida Gul urged the Sindh government to take the perpetrators to task
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Law and order: Jewellery shop looted in Charsadda
large number of burglary cases surfaced in Umarzai
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Classes resume: Schools reopen across K-P today
A majority of private schools have already re-opened in some districts
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Sensitised : Journalists in Peshawar trained on child abuse coverage
Workshop was arranged by Federal Ministry of Law and Human Rights
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Up in smoke: Low returns on tobacco crops annoy farmers
Companies use exploitation tactics against growers
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Getting pranked : Rescue 1122 officials annoyed with fake calls
Urge public to cooperate with them and avoid such practices
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Falling on deaf ears: Lady Health Workers take to the streets over unfulfilled demands
Council of Common Interests holds federal govt responsible for paying salaries
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Failure to act: Christian leader booked for not providing security at church
JI member decries move, says it is govt’s responsibility.
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Unidentified culprits : Man killed in Nowshera
Akbarpura, Pabbi police sent relatives to and fro before settling issue.