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Passing the buck: PTI to protest along with public over power outages
Farman says distribution companies are to blame .
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108 kidnapped tribesmen released
400 kilogrammes of hashish were seized by the Taliban on Saturday.
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Preventive measures: ‘Polio strain found in Peshawar originated from Afghanistan’
11th round of Sehat ka Insaf kicks off in Peshawar, 2nd in Mardan, Charsadda, Swabi.
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Nearing Easter: Christians celebrate Palm Sunday
All religious ceremonies will be limited to churches due to security concerns.
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Kidnappers handed for 10-day interrogation
The kidnappers include three serving policemen.
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All in: ANP senator vows to cooperate in peace process
Senator says his party desired peace, whether it comes from dialogue with the militants or an operation against them.
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Misappropriation: NAB obtains 10-day remand for alleged embezzlers
On the pretext of assisting affected people of 2005 earthquake, accused prepared bogus income tax refund documents.
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Drop by drop, Sehat ka Insaf fights crippling disease
Campaign enters its 11th round in Peshawar district, which is especially vulnerable as a transit hub.
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Ruthless tactics: Body of abducted prayer leader found
At time of kidnapping, locals suspected Mullah Younas was kidnapped over his suspected links with security forces.
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Selected re-polling: Chitral gears for a tough fight on ‘all-important’ PK-90
The main contest is between PPP’s Sardar Hussain and APML’s Ghulam Muhammad.
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Fresh breeze: April brings with it several changes at K-P’s top posts
Province welcomes new governor, PHC chief justice, chief secretary, opposition leader.
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In the line of duty: Two policemen injured in grenade attack
Both policemen were shifted to District Headquarters and Teaching Hospital where they are said to be out of danger.
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Negligence: IGP suspends DSP over poor investigation
The IGP subsequently called for the DSP’s suspension and an inquiry was ordered against him.
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No deadlock in peace talks: Prof Ibrahim
Taliban committee member says venue for direct talks with Taliban will be decided soon.
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Anti-polio campaign: Polio drops for children travelling from Peshawar
Rafique inaugurates container polio check posts at Pir Wadhaye and GT Road.
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Four years on, the voice of Hazara ‘martyrs’ still resonates
Lack of proper policy framework and unity within movement may prove detrimental to the cause of a separate province.
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For sacrifices made: Hazara shuts down to observe 4th anniversary of 2010 killings
Abbottabad will be centre stage for rallies and meetings, Hazara movement groups from other districts will mark day.
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Job security: Provincial health project employees reinstated by high court
PHC bench orders payment of pending salaries, provision of facilities since 2011.
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Economic uplift: Qaiser highlights development projects
K-P Acting Governor Asad Qaiser highlights importance of quality knowledge, development of educated youth force.
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Wrong side of the law: Three cops among nine held for kidnapping
Two abducted men were also recovered from the custody of the accused.
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Education in FATA tangled in red tape
FATA – which is administratively under K-P – has been deprived of any drive, due to lack of sufficient funds.
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North Waziristan: Taliban infighting claims 10 more lives
Haqqani Network commander reportedly killed in IED blast.
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Corruption uncovered: CM suspends sports secretary, DG and DDO
They were found transferring funds amounting to Rs1.8 million into sports minister’s personal account.
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Home sweet home: Armour Housing Society residents protest against administration
Say they want them to pay for a mosque, computerised allotment letters.
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After ANP’s ‘reservations’: PML-N vigorously defends choice of governor
Says Abbasi’s Pukhtun ‘credentials’ were acceptable in 1997 during his stint as CM.
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Day 7: Protest against Torghar DEO continues
Goher Ali accused of using delaying tactics for promotions, taking bribes.
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Overstepping boundaries: PHC issues arrest warrant for K-P’s chief secretary, health secretary
Khyber Teaching Hospital MS allegedly replaced in violation of court’s orders.
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Special police force: Home department extends services
Salaries of 2,925 members of special police force increased by Rs5,000.
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Greater transparency: NAB must set its own house in order, says watchdog chief
Says lack of awareness reason behind procurement irregularities.
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Weapons scam: Amir Ghazan’s pre-arrest bail extended till April 15
Verdict on former IGP, Raza Ali Khan’s bail petitions to be announced the same day.
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An unfulfilled future: Away from home, violence catches up to haunt tribesmen
Nine Mohmand Agency migrants were victims of Wednesday’s attack in Islamabad.
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Two children injured by low intensity blast in Peshawar
Blast occurred near residence of Jamaati-e-Islami MPA Saeed Gul, injured rushed to Lady Reading Hospital.
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Dead body of a woman found in a gunny bag in Peshawar
Police took the body in custody and shifted it to a local police station.
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One dead as gunmen attack NATO trucks in Jamrud
Attack takes place as a convoy of 7 oil tankers was on its way to Afghanistan, according to security officials.
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Sardar Mehtab Abbasi appointed as K-P Governor
The PML-N senior leader replaces Shaukatullah Khan, who resigned submitted his resignation 2 days ago.
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Extortion notice: Industrialist asked to pay up Rs150m, or else
Separately, general manager receives letter demanding two million rupees.
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PA asks tribal elders to pitch in to increase school enrolment
Tribal elders protest against the arrest of absent teachers who pocket salaries.
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Washed away: Roofs collapse as heavy rain lashes Bannu
Residents mentioned that government officials failed to reach remote areas in the district.
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Eroding history: City of flowers sheds its social ethos
Many Hindu localities in the city have been renamed.
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Austerity measures: Imran asks K-P chief minister to ban discretionary funds
In a letter, the PTI chief asks CM to audit every rupee spent in the province.
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Fighting malnutrition: Breastfeeding bill sent for provincial cabinet’s approval
In 2011, the bill was sent to the health department but got delayed without reason.
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On-campus tension: UoP bars entry of students involved in February 14 clashes
University administration also imposes a fine of Rs25,000 on eight of these student.
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Imminent downsizing: Government workers protest against privatisation
Threatens to march to Islamabad and stage sit-in outside Parliament House.
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No place to go: PDA demands LRH staff be given proper living quarters
Threaten to protest if accommodation committee not dissolved.
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Marriage dispute: Armed clash leaves 10 dead, 5 injured in Havelian
Dispute between Yusuf Shah group and Mushtaq Shah group escalated into armed attack on Wednesday.
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Sirajul Haq sworn in as new JI chief
In his speech, the new chief says he isn't the mos qualified leader but taking responsibility on request of party
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Clash between militant groups in South Waziristan claims four lives
The latest killings came when a vehicle of one group came under attack.
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Hotel attack in Tank claims 7 lives
6 people died on the spot while seventh victim succumbed to his injuries on way to hospital.
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Rising incidents: Three hunters abducted in Wana
As many abducted from Jamrud, Khyber Agency.
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Name and shame: PESCO to sever electricity supply to 11 feeders
State Minister says counter action not targeting any single province.