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Remote detonation: Two policemen injured in IED blast
Suspect in alleged murder case arrested from Charsadda.
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Blatant intimidation: House damaged in low-intensity blast
Officials claim such attacks are a signature tactic of extortionists.
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Cleaning up: Waste management scheme approved
Programme expected to be launched in January.
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Public aid: ‘Aitebar’ to bring swift justice, fortify prosecution
The programme is also meant to enhance capabilities of the investigation department.
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Neighbourhood watch: Cautious optimism surrounds Nawaz’s visit to Kabul
The premier agreed to facilitate meetings between Afghan officials and Mullah Baradar.
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The day at court: Orders given to take steps to open Lowari Tunnel thrice a week
PHC issued the directive after a man lost a case at the Chitral circuit court.
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Beyond borders: Coalition partners likely to end sit-in against drones soon
The route is crucial for the US as it winds down its mission in Afghanistan.
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Whisked away: Chief polio paramedic kidnapped
Doctors continue to strike after Dr Taqweem was abducted on Tuesday.
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When midnight strikes: Shop blown up in Lower Dir, house damaged in Hangu
A case was filed and investigation is underway.
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Begging to differ: QWP chief says K-P’s people used as scapegoats
Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao says the poor economy of the province will suffer further.
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Right to information: K-P becomes first province to enact updated RTI
The govt officially announced a chief information commissioner, search committee members.
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Captivity: Prisoners released from Bagram in Peshawar
Counsel for prisoners tells LHC that they were being kept in humiliating and unsanitary conditions.
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Doctors kidnapping: Public hospitals, private clinics to remain closed in protest
The abduction of three doctors in the last two months has led doctors, medical staff to take boycott duties.
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Tragic death: Woman mistakenly shot succumbs to injuries
The incident occurred during a search operation after an IED blast.
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Seeking justice: Mastuj residents demonstrate against rampant corruption
Call for catching culprits involved in embezzling money from development schemes.
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Caught in crossfire: Two khwaja siras handed seven-day judicial remand
Shemale Association president accused the police of taking a bribe and insulting their colleagues.
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Banned practices: Boy loses eye to corporal punishment
Short-tempered teacher attacked a student with a stick, doctors unsure of recovery.
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Rivalry: Grenade attack damages house in Charsadda
BDS defuses two grenades in Majoki, Turangzai.
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Celebrating the unsung: After the carnations wither
Daud Kamal's body of verse presents an intellectual and emotional complex in an instant of time.
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Caught in the act: Police register FIR against fleeing prisoners
Six juvenile prisoners tried to escape at night by drilling holes in the wall.
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Appeasing the disgruntled: PPP provincial cabinet expresses confidence in Khanzada’s leadership
Insider claims a storm may be brewing as many party leaders have withheld their reservations.
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Targeted attacks: Two security officials killed in Bannu, Malakand
Mamash Khel check post in Bannu was attacked with grenades and assault rifles.
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Cargo control: Eight NATO containers cross into Afghanistan
Protesters send three containers back from Hayatabad Toll Plaza.
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Militants kill policeman, injure another near Bannu
Group of up to five militants threw hand grenades and later opened fire at a police check post.
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Gas leak: Mother, three daughters sustain burns in house fire
Initial investigation revealed the gas pipeline in the victims’ house was leaking.
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‘Out of bounds’: Kohistanis threaten to suspend food supply to G-B
The check post was created in 2008, after protests by Kohistanis had forced the dam project to be shelved in 2006.
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Rs7b weapons scam: Former K-P IGP given further 10-day remand
After keeping Naveed for two weeks in NAB’s custody, prosecution claims they require more time to investigate.
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Gandapur vs Mian Khel: Heavyweights prepare for battle as elections loom in DI Khan
The Gandapur family has strong political roots in the constituency, but persistent backwardness might force a change.
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Forced purchase: Farmers continue to resist construction of housing schemes
Say they are not willing to sell their arable land at such low prices.
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Envisioning utopia: ‘Media critical to developing tolerant society’
Participants discussed the role of non-Muslims and decried their lack of representation at all levels.
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PTI workers unhappy with nominees for K-P party leadership
Say billionaires are taking over the party and chairman remains helpless.
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Prof Ajmal Khan: Senator says dialogue will help bring the ex-VC back
At the meeting, JUI-F backed jirga was also asked to play a role in restoration of peace in the tribal areas.
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Khyber Agency: IED blast in Jamrud injures four security officials
A search operation was launched after the explosion and routes leading up to the area were closed.
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Kidnappings for ransom: Doctors decide to boycott LRH OPD after third abduction
Dr Amjad Taqween was on his way home when he was kidnapped by unidentified men in Hayatabad Phase VII on Tuesday.
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Ill-equipped: Tehsil hospital in Bisham remains bereft of doctors, equipment
Labour room remains unused for the past five years in absence of female specialists.
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Separate incidents: Seven injured in road accidents across Pabbi
The fog also disrupted daily activity and visibility remained zero on roads across the district.
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Writ petition: Workers Welfare Board challenges raids on their offices
Petition says they are not answerable to the Anti-Corruption Department.
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Corporal punishment: Student accuses teacher of thrashing him, demands legal action
During a medical check-up,doctors confirmed the student had been injured.
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Legal conundrum: Flawed police probe gives culprits an upper hand, says PHC CJ
'Court does not want to release criminals from prisons who violate the law and bring anarchy in the society,' says...
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NATO supply blockade : Coalition partners decide to close sit-in camp at motorway
Major shift in policy in six months will test all, Imran tells provincial govt officials .
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Cutting costs: Civil Secretariat to demolish Rs120m infrastructure for parking lot
Senior officials at Civil Secretariat decide to demolish PDMA building in order to build parking lot in its place.
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Rightful heirs: Summary sent to recruit relatives of 129 slain policemen
The initial report was returned by the government over incomplete information.
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Peace committee member gunned down in Swat
Ali Akbar was on his way home when unknown militants opened fire at him in Sambat.
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Slashing dual posts: PTI nominates Azam Swati for party president in K-P
Khalid Masood to replace Shaukat Yousafzai as Secretary General.
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TTP leader Mullah Fazlullah is in Pakistan’s tribal areas: Spokesperson
'It is not true that Maulana Fazlullah is in Waziristan, he is in tribal areas but at unknown location,' says Shahid.
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Public accountability: RTI bill still unsigned by K-P governor
The provincial govt is in violation of the Constitution on multiple counts, including Article 116.
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Participants call for raising awareness, better legislation
K-P health minister calls for change in structure of the public health sector for improvements.
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In cold blood: Man murders teenage sister over ‘honour’
He opened fire on Soneela with his 30-bore pistol, she died on the spot.
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Alleged sexual abuse: Court denies bail to man accused of molesting student
The court directed the victim to appear in court for the next hearing.
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Feeling sidelined: FATA Student Federation demands resumption of scholarship
FSF president claims the future of tribal students is at risk because of biased quota system.