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Stasis : Amid talks of ‘change’, traditional politics dominate by-polls in DI Khan
Expected to be a two-horse race between PTI’s Ehtesham Javed Akbar and independent candidate Mureed Kazim Shah.
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Ignored warnings: Lightning kills two, injures six
The Met department has said only light rain is expected Sunday and there is no danger of floods.
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Around 400 marooned villagers rescued from Deosai Plains
Bad weather also caused dozens of villages in Bakot, Abbottabad to remain disconnected from the main city
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Barbecue: CM adviser’s father holds officials hostage, ‘birdnaps’ partridges
An FIR has been filed against five guards by the wildlife department
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A wide net : Extortionists prey on small fry after rich businessmen flee
Elders in FR Peshawar say even cobblers told to pay Rs20,000 a month.
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In a state of mourning: Harjeet Singh’s family shattered by his loss
The 30-year-old became another victim in a line of targeted Sikhs across K-P.
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Nurse shares harrowing tale of sexual harassment
Eight cases have been reported over the last three months from various hospitals.
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Death of a bookstore
The ending to Saeed Book Bank is the end of imagination & of one of Peshawar’s last forums of art & entertainment
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Keeping them safe: Govt urged to enact pending laws on child rights
Seminar’s participants say current situation for minors remains alarming in the province.
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Martyrs remembered: Pakistan celebrates 49th Defence Day
Army tanks, helicopters and other war equipment were on display at a commemorative event held at the Army stadium.
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Feeling left out: NWA’s displaced complain of govt inattention
Say they are being ignored as Centre and K-P remain locked in a tussle.
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On its way out?: Waiting on nature to combat dengue
Experts say winter will eliminate the carrier mosquito; three more patients admitted.
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Small wonders: Through the looking-glass of Kausar Iqbal
Miniature artist’s work takes one down a unique rabbit hole full of magnificent creatures
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Where’s the government?: ‘Protests costing the economy millions’
Said, “Some foreign dignitaries, scheduled to visit Islamabad, had to put off their tours due to the uncertainty"
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In support: APC throws its weight behind federal government
Parties, including govt coalition member JI, say demands of PM’s resignation are unconstitutional.
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Azadi march repercussions: Petition seeks disqualification of Khattak, Asad
Says CM, assembly speaker violated oath by advocating civil disobedience .
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Mufti Mehmood Flyover: Govt suspends contract of construction company
Provincial government facilitated construction company in all regards, but the latter failed to accomplish its task
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In cold blood: Yet another Sikh targeted in provincial capital
Unidentified armed men entered Harjeet Singh’s shop and shot him dead.
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Another Sikh gunned down in K-P
The incident represents the third attack against the Sikh community in the past month
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10 polio cases reported in a single day
Four of the infected children hail from one tehsil in Khyber Agency — Bara.
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Peace restoration efforts: Grand jirga formed to clear Khyber Agency of illegal weapons, foreign militants
Elders of Kukikhel tribe agree to register their light weapons with the political administration.
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Tourism turf war: K-P govt restrained from taking charge of PTDC motels
Petition by the corporation’s MD states province first needs legislation on management of employees, assets.
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Re-election ahead: 31 polling stations in PK-68 declared ‘highly sensitive’
A total of 127,617 voters are registered in the constituency and all arrangements for re-polling have been finalised.
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LHW’s chairperson sacked over polio drive boycott
Health workers say govt trying to strong arm them even as they remain unpaid.
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Review: Officials examine results of UAE-Pak joint venture
Special teams had been formed for the purpose of the drive, and children from militancy-hit areas had been vaccinated
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Precautionary measures: Khanpur Dam spillway opened
Officials at the dam said authorities have decided to create a 2 to 4 feet of allowance in the reservoir.
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Unprepared: Rain-related mishaps across G-B, Hazara claim 17 lives
Landslides damage major roads, suspending traffic within and between provinces.
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Boosting business: Malam Jabba to boast new tourist resort
Ski, chairlift and hotel to be constructed according to MoU signed by govt.
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Dispute resolution: Police to spread word about DRCs
DRCs are meant to facilitate citizens in prompt resolution of trivial disputes; an alternative to expensive litigation
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A week of positive developments for Afghanistan
The vote invalidation process is now under way ahead of the announcement of the final results.
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Payback: GPO clerk nabbed for money order fraud
Separately, an SDO was arrested over abuse of authority.
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Beast-ly tales: Maize fields destroyed after hungry boars pig out on corn
Farmers shoot the animals or release packs of dogs to protect their valuable crop.
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Tussle for control: PHC restrains Centre from acting on adverts looking to lease PTDC properties
Directs secretaries of inter-provincial coordination and cabinet divisions to file comments
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A bitter pill to swallow: Drug inspector held for dealing in illicit medicines
Locals claim authorities turn a blind eye to fake drugs in the market
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Explosion: Gas cylinder blast leaves four men critically injured
PTI activists hold protest rally in Hangu against central govt
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Change in FATA: Reforms commission continues consultation
Several consultative sessions have been held by the FATA Reforms commission, says spokesperson from the Governor House
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Growing violence: Militants abduct schoolteacher
According to locals, unidentified armed militants kidnapped Imran Hussain at gunpoint when he was heading back home
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Marching on: ‘Not fueled by hatred but a passion for democracy’
ANP chief Asfandyar Wali rejects notion of a third force sparking violence in Islamabad
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Academic modification: JI wants secular material removed from textbooks
PTI-led govt considering revision of syllabus
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Over an affair: Police find body of man missing for the past six months
Say he was killed by his alleged lover’s husband, buried in the accused’s house
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Illegal detention: Family of killed missing person fears filing an FIR
Deceased’s brother says they are being pressured to withdraw case from PHC
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Inclement weather: Heavy rain likely to cause flash floods
Minister for Irrigation Mahmood Khan asks his department to brace themselves for emergency measures
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Bad for business?: K-P loses out on foreign investment as CM declines visit to China
Chief Minister Pervez Khattak declines to be part of the delegation, citing a personal matter
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Deepening split: TTP expels splinter group chief
In a tit for tat move, Jamaat-ul-Arhar expel TTP leadership, present charge sheet of accusations.
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Minority attack: Sikh business owner stabbed in Mardan
Stabbed inside shop, son says family doesn’t have any known enemies and have been residents of Mardan for many years
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Over 900 militants killed in Waziristan offensive
ISPR says 82 soldiers also died, Taliban strongholds cleared.
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Breaking away: Man publicly disowns son over involvement in militancy
Says his son left the house one night over two years ago and he never heard from him since.
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In custody: Three men accused of killing newspaper employee identified
According to DPO, upon receiving complaint they began an investigation and arrested a man named Junaid from Guli Bagh.
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Visitation rights: Strict action warned if families not allowed to meet detainees
It was said during the hearing that if whereabouts of a missing person have been traced, case could be disposed of.
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‘Collective responsibility’: Orakzai levies demand administration stop halting salaries
Personnel claim when they are paid, they have to wait in line for two or three days.