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Religious persecution: Sikhs lash out against murder, kidnappings
Demand immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of attackers.
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Capped at year 12: Dearth of facilities, staff renders sole degree college useless
The boys college is the only one offering higher education in a 40-km radius.
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Nine people belonging to same community kidnapped from Peshawar
Unidentified persons kidnapped them around 8am this morning from a suburban area near Mashokhel.
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Unaffordable healthcare: Govt releases billions for kidney transplants, dialysis of poor patients
Health minister says strict action being taken against illegal laboratories and spurious drug suppliers in market.
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On their own: Minorities’ constitutional rights demanded
Prerogative of non-Muslims to freely perform religious obligations, says Fida Hussain.
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In civil service: K-P govt enhances salaries, perks for advocates general
Amendments to relevant rules and regulations approved by the governor.
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Recurring cycle: Girls school blown up in Wana
Two rooms of school completely destroyed in blast while windows of others were shattered.
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Saving space: PHC stays CM’s decision to handover botanical garden
Khattak had ordered to give 577 kanals of the garden to two universities.
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Vicious violence: 21 killed in bomb and suicide attacks
Remote-controlled bomb kills 11 in Quetta; 10 die in suicide attack on police armoured vehicle in Peshawar.
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Dam dispute
Govt cannot afford to be held hostage for the sake of unresolved local disputes over the construction of Bhasha dam.
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An elopement: Man shot dead in apparent honour killing
Police official says a case has been filed against the accused.
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World Kidney Day: Around 10,000 die of kidney diseases every year in K-P
Health minister announces dialysis centres for northern districts.
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In protest: Welfare board workers demand their salaries
Employees were carrying placards and banners inscribed with slogans against the government.
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Beyond conflict: Pak-US ties not limited to ongoing war, says Gabriel Escobar
US consul general says there will be a focus on people to people interaction, education.
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Come next week: Anti-encroachment drive to begin in Mansehra
District council to show no leniency to illegal occupants, says district council chief.
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The written word: Abasin Arts Council awards K-P’s literati
Pashto, Hindko and Urdu writers recognised for contributions to poetry, prose and research.
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Standing on agriculture: Lawmakers collectively oppose housing societies
CM Khattak assures the Havelian scheme will not be constructed on arable land.
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Targeted attack: Sikh hakim, employee gunned down
Families claim both men did not have any enemies.
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A forced hand: Court orders reopening of car lots, bus stands
Former PHC CJ had taken suo motu notice over city’s traffic issues.
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Diamer-Kohistan dispute: G-B Assembly accuses K-P government of land encroachment
Minister for works asks federal govt to pack up and leave if it can’t resolve row.
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Govt not serious about peace talks, claims Jamshed Dasti
37 organisations to be privatised due to which 47,000 workers may lose their jobs, says the MNA.
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Family argument: Two brothers of former senator Abdul Rehman shot dead in Peshawar
Police arrest 9 people including former senator himself, his son and two navy officials.
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Provocative speeches: K-P bans live broadcast of Chitral’s FM channel
Report says timely action has been taken in order to promote complete harmony among Muslim communities and minorities.
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Access denied: BISE Abbottabad bars media from examination halls
Controller of examinations says coverage causes unnecessary harassment for students.
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Below the poverty line: For labourers, days change but the story remains the same
There is no policy in K-P to provide daily wage workers their basic rights.
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Demanding release: Aafia Siddiqi’s sister criticises K-P government
Fauzia and Salakhan marched from Hashtnagri Chowk to the press club in protest.
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One seat: ECP issues schedule for by-elections in PK-86, Swat-VII
Awami National Party allots
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Violation of privacy: Court orders FIR against cops
The policemen entered the house without search a warrant
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Search operations: At least 40 suspects held in Pishtakhara, Regi
Eight-year-old dies after overdose of sedatives given by kidnappers, accused arrested .
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For distinguished service: Judge to consider police officials for awards on August 14
Judicial remand of weapons scam suspects extended by 14 days, bail hearings adjourned .
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Race for K-P’s governorship: Maj (r) Amir may upset Jhagra’s chances
PML-N provincial wings, leaders support the central secretary general .
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Official misconduct: SHO among two cops suspended
An FIR has also been lodged against both cops and further departmental action is in progress.
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Villagers claim two minors died of measles
Villagers treated kids with traditional medication but they did not survive and passed away on Tuesday
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A dangerous education: Grade 10 student killed a day before exams
Main gates of two schools damaged in explosions.
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Winter games: Festival snowballs in Malam Jabba
The five-day event features ski facilities, snowmobile rides, and paragliding.
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Imran calls for inclusion of polio issue in peace talks agenda
PTI chief says K-P govt focusing more on Peshawar because the city has a higher incidence of polio.
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Domestic violence: In-laws torture pregnant woman to death
Victim’s blood and stomach content samples have been sent to a laboratory for chemical analysis.
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Municipal employees protest against sanitation officer getting beaten up
Say the officer wanted to resolve the matter peacefully but was attacked by PTI workers.
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In session: Poliovirus, possible travel restrictions take centre stage
Non-payment of municipal employees’ salaries in Lakki Marwat also discussed.
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Businessmen continue to flee city as extortionists set up shop
Police say it is taking effective measures against extortionists and carrying out regular raids.
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House damaged in low-intensity blast
Officials say the aim of the explosion is to panic the owner of the house.
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Calling all stakeholders: Trying to make Seed Act more farmer-friendly, says Tarakai
Farmers must be taken on board for agricultural policy.
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Sphere of influence: PHC seeks assistance over jurisdiction in FATA
FATA Lawyers Forum President Ijaz Mohmand termed the court’s move a good step.
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Suicide: Girl hangs herself, woman takes poison
A mother of two tried to commit suicide by swallowing rat poison after an argument with her husband.
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Lightning crashes: One killed, 25 injured in separate accidents
19 people wounded after two houses catch fire in Parachinar.
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Snowed in: Matric exams postponed for 26 centres in Galiyat
New dates for papers scheduled for March 12 and March 13 will be announced soon.
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No proposal under consideration for Taliban office
Senators from the opposition walk out, demand Chief Minister K-P to address the statement made by his minister.
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Cops providing security to polio workers killed in DI Khan
The two men were identified as Constable Muhammad Idrees and Constable Muhammad Ilyas.
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Former bishop asks country to treat religious minorities equally
'All humans are born equal and have the right to be treated so without any religious or professional discrimination'
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Combating polio: K-P govt to pay Rs1,000 to parents of immunised newborns
Parents from the most disadvantaged areas of the province to be paid under the scheme.