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Under investigation: NAB team probes alleged corruption in forest department
NAB team visits DI Khan, confiscates records containing details about auction of trees.
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Insufficient security: Elders promise volunteer escorts for polio workers
These men (volunteers) will have permission to carry arms as they assist during campaigns, says DPO.
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Round-the-clock: ‘Snap checking squads’ to patrol city in Muharram
Equipped with man’s best friend, police officers, BDS – the squad can be on site within 10 minutes.
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Greater transparency : Civil society demands removal of offence section from RTI Act
CRTI says such laws are essentially about facilitating access to information and do not contain implied threats.
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Peace dialogue: Taliban deny contact with govt
Information minister says govt committed.
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Analysis: Beginning of the end for TTP?
Hakimullah perished when a government team was about to leave for Waziristan to have ‘peace’ talks with the TTP.
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Profile: The revengeful TTP chief
Before joining the Taliban, Hakimullah Mehsud had a small shop in Kotkai area of South Waziristan.
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High-profile hit: A life in infamy ends
Chaudhry Nisar calls drone strike ‘attempt to sabotage talks with Taliban’.
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Beyond the blast: Survivor tells story of emotional, physical scars
"I still have shards and shrapnels from the blast embedded in my bones."
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TTP chief Hakeemullah Mehsud killed in US drone strike: Reports
Confusion surrounds fate of TTP chief Hakeemullah Mehsud with some security officials saying he is dead, but TTP deny.
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Tehreek-e-Taliban say 'no contact' yet over talks
Government is making announcements only by media, no peace talks have started, TTP spokesperson states.
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Slain levies: Compensation increased to Rs3m
Government increases compensation amount to Rs3 million to the families of slain levy forces under Shuhada Package.
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Intense politicking: K-P passes LG bill amid much debate
Non-party elections at the grassroots level would lead to fragmentation within political parties, says Attaur Rehman.
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Systemic failure?: Dengue continues to thrive in Swat
14 new patients were admitted to the dengue ward of Saidu Teaching Hospital.
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Prepared for the worst: LRH has dealt with 208 blast victims since 2007
4,000 patients have been brought to the hospital in the past six years, while 1,000 bodies have been received.
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Newly minted: Muqam censures PTI, ANP over poor governance
“Durable peace in the country is our first priority and our party’s stance is clear on drone attacks,” says Muqam.
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Being prepared: Security arrangements finalised for Muharram
All imambargahs will be provided with comprehensive security arrangements, says a police official.
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Baad-e-Khyber: Fresh compilation of Hamza Baba’s poetry showcases Urdu work
Also features ghazal presented during a session in Bombay pre-partition.
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Legal glitch: On what grounds was Mullah Baradar released, asks PHC
Claims foreign spy agencies are trying to conspire against judiciary.
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Three years on: Governor asked to convene huddle to recover abducted former VC
PHC says political agents, elders must be included to strategise Ajmal Khan’s return.
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Countering terrorism : Special Branch to be given intelligence agency status
The department will be responsible to scan routes of Muharram processions across the province.
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Adding to the statutory book: RTI Act 2013 comes bundled with long list of exemptions
K-P Assembly passes bill unanimously, incorporating several changes decided by select committee.
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Will stop Nato supplies if drone attack occurs during Taliban talks: Imran
'Imran Khan will deliver final ultimatum to stop drone strikes on November 2'.
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IED blast: Five soldiers killed in Waziristan blast
Officials say the blast occurred at about 9 30 am when security personnel were on routine patrol of the area.
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Honour killing?: Bullet-riddled body of young woman found
Nargas was facing a troubled marriage, claim some villagers.
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Conflicting claims: Police accused of setting house on fire after ‘encounter’ with armed men
Teenage boy killed in ensuing shoot-out, locals allege police also stole valuables.
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No casualties: Police vehicle damaged in roadside blast
The vehicle narrowly escaped the attack.
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Shakil Afridi retrial: FATA Tribunal seeks case record from FCR Commissioner, Khyber PA
The Oct 21 revision petition asks for right to apply for bail, fresh trial, new jirga members.
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Convocation Day: UoP confers degrees upon 500 postgraduate students
Twenty six outstanding performers receive gold medals.
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Waiting on nature: Dengue takes another life as virus continues to spread
Meanwhile the district health office said 25 more cases were identified in Swat district.
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Law in the making: Committee approves LG Bill 2013 amid discontent
Consensus reached on only one amendment suggested by opposition.
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Split in half: Govt to present two much-hyped bills today
The house is unlikely to see the showdown expected after CM’s outburst against opposition parties yesterday.
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Local bodies elections: FATA watches from the sidelines as provinces scuttle for LG polls
No paperwork done for the tribal agencies.
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Coming soon: Trauma centres to open across K-P
Dr Tahir Khan says construction of burns and trauma centres would be completed in K-P by June 2014.
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Failing to pay up: Senator’s plots cancelled by IHC
In November 2012, K-P lawmaker placed highest bids for three commercial plots.
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PHC says legislation regarding Afghans should be discussed in parliament
Earlier this year, the government had given a two-year extension to Afghan refugees on the request of the UNHCR
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Focus on integrating recovery, sustainable development for IDPs: UN
As many as 12 representatives from the donor countries visited the kotkai, South Waziristan.
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Drone strikes 'could end tomorrow' if Pakistan wants: US Congressman
Says such strikes cannot occur without Pakistan’s approval.
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PESCO suspends Jalozai Camp’s electricity over outstanding bills
Pesco has suspended Jalozai Camp’s power supply several times on account of unpaid bills.
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Battle lost: Peshawar commissioner dies of burn injuries
The officer died from burn injuries suffered on Sunday.
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Inhumane treatment: Farmer in Mansehra accuses landlord of torture
Abdul Hameed claims Javed Khan dragged him behind his jeep for not trimming grass properly.
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Bajaur agency: Two minors die of measles
A measles epidemic in K-P and the tribal areas earlier this year claimed over a 100 lives.
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Land dispute: Woman allegedly killed by Kurram militia
Tribesmen protest on Sadda Road, demand non-locals be expelled from the area.
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On the back foot: Doctors decry spike in kidnapping cases
Demand provincial government to ensure their security.
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Legal shelter: PHC extends stay order against fuel-based surcharges in province
Seeks details of CCI meetings to see if this issue has been raised earlier.
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Illegal marriages: Second grader pays in swara for family dispute
Human rights activists demand an end to the inhumane custom.
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PPP leader Babar Awan seeks extension of court’s jurisdiction to FATA
Says govt a silent spectator even though drone attacks have been termed ‘war crimes’.
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Family matters: For Haider Hoti, blood not thicker than political bond
Says his father’s allegations are mere stories devoid of any truth.
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Bouncing back: Opposition denounces CM’s outburst in assembly
ANP leader criticises K-P govt for not conducting local body polls within 90 days.
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Soon to expire, PTI's RTI law being wrung through rumour mill
Select committee’s proposed changes seem less transparent with little time for debate.