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Financial compensation: Govt releases Rs150m for victims of terrorism
Rs50m each will be given to commissioners of Peshawar and Mardan divisions.
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Deadly outbreak: Cholera claims lives of two girls in Swabi
Five more people said to be suffering from the disease.
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Missing in action: Chief minister goes AWOL at customary ceremony
Independence Day celebrations at police lines marred by mismanagement.
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Call for unity: PHC CJ urges nation to support state institutions
Asks people to exhibit the same spirit they did before 1947.
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Independence Day: University students promise a better tomorrow
Ceremonies held across K-P to remember sacrifices of Pakistan’s founders.
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Dampened enthusiasm: For tribesmen in FATA, independence came at a cost
66 years on, people in parts of the country still deprived of basic rights, provisions.
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Waterlogged: Nine die as heavy rains continue across province
PDMA says threat of floods looms large in province.
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Four killed in Haripur roof collapse
Two brothers and two sisters were sleeping in a two room house when the roof collapsed.
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In custody: Jail superintendent asked to produce record of prisoner
Pirzada’s counsel says he is being held despite being acquitted by FCR commissioner.
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Stepping in: PHC reiterates order, tells police department to release salaries
Gives one-month period for release of funds.
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Displaced persons: Afghan repatriation deadline extended till Dec 2015
The earlier deadline was June 30, 2013.
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Global warming: ‘Climate change claiming 500 lives annually’
Research by PILER says Pakistan among top 10 disaster-prone countries.
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Bring in the reforms: Working group tasked to restructure higher education
An 11-member group will conduct an ‘academic audit’ in all state-run universities.
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Down the rabbit hole: Rs73.4 million in embezzlements unearthed at LRH, MM Hospital
Inquiry committee looking to probe three other institutions for corruption in installing MRI machines.
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Last resort: WAPDA suspends power to four villages in Hangu
Spokesperson says residents have not paid bills for the past 10 years.
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Taliban ‘negotiations’: JI chief accuses govt of towing IMF line, urges peace talks
Says Pakistan must respond strongly to India’s LoC violation.
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Questioning impartiality: ANP submits motion against speaker’s dual office
The speaker is also the provincial president of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
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July 29 jailbreak: DI Khan prisoner re-arrested from Punjab
Akhtar Nawaz was going to Mianwali when he was taken into custody.
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Monsoon 2013: PDMA issues successive warning of expected rainfall
Says current spell may affect low-lying areas, settlements along rivers and tributaries.
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K-P extends Afghan repatriation deadline by two years
It has been decided to issue NADRA registration cards to Afghan refugees up to December 2015.
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Raging torrent sweeps away passenger bus carrying 60
Villagers and police rush to save drowning passengers as torrent sweeps away bus.
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Basic necessities: Govt establishes hospital in Bajaur Agency
Much-needed facility to provide healthcare to residents of Mamond.
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Fleeing fighting: Residents of FR Peshawar evacuate homes in panic
Rumours abound of a military operation this week.
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Under threat: Journalist’s residence blown up in Wana
Unidentified militants had planted a high-intensity bomb outside the gate of Zafar Wazir’s house.
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Charsadda: Roadside bomb defused
Khan said three kilogrammes of explosives were used in the device along with one kilogramme of ball bearings.
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Mobile courts: Two centres at PHC, a Radio Meezan hotline to register cases
Eventually a system would be introduced to allow a live online feed of legal proceedings.
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Bureaucratic hurdles: Politicians form alliance against human rights violations
Say Bajaur political administration creates hurdles in development work.
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Missed opportunities: Girls school turned into makeshift barn
Abandoned building occupied by locals to house livestock.
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Climbing the ladder: Police asked to keep posts vacant for six SPs
Promoted officers claim they are performing as SPs under rank of DSP.
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Monsoon continue: District administration issues flood warning
Heavy rainfall, flash floods expected today, tomorrow.
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Accountability: Govt commences housecleaning against ‘corrupt’ recruits
A letter was issued by the K-P CM directing all govt depts to make a list of employees with political affiliations.
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Police kept army in the dark on DI Khan jailbreak: Initial report
The escaped militants engaged in combat with the QRF in a nearby neighborhood after.
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Kurram Agency: Two killed, three injured in landmine explosions
Syed Noor accidently stepped on a landmine in Baghdi and sustained severe injuries.
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Workplace hostilities: Women probation officers allege workplace harassment
Bushra and Sana claim videos were made by a hidden camera in the washroom.
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Change of perspective: Government ends pact with Kulachi tribesmen, launches search operation
Militants reportedly entered DI Khan via Kulachi for prison break.
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Back in the fray: ‘Peace talks with the Taliban are a must’
Asfandyar Wali Khan returned to his hometown after a period of five years to celebrate Eid.
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Untimely deaths?: Two killed in police encounters in Peshawar
Ten people lost their lives in separate incidents in Hazara division.
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No ‘X’ marks the calendar: National Minority Day passes silently in K-P
Leaders blame the lack of commemoration on the PTI-led government’s apathy.
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Safe and sound: Tight security measures ensure peaceful Eid in the city
Policemen in plain clothes were deployed in mosques where Eid congregations were scheduled.
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Swabi notes: NA-13, a story of alleged nepotism
JUI-F gains support from PML-N, ANP; PTI workers divided over candidate choice.
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Government ends peace deal with Kulachi tribes
Security forces begin conducting targeted operations in Kulachi, surrounding areas.
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Terror plot foiled in DI Khan
Security forces and police raids house, retrieves suicide jacket, arms, hand grenade and 500 bullets.
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Significance of the female jirga
Jirgas commonly discriminate against women, who are often traded away to absolve men’s crimes.
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No casualty: Hujra of former MPA blown up in Swabi
According to BDS five kilogrammes of explosives were used in the blast.
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Festive firing: Gunshots reverberate as residents defy ban
Despite no official announcements, locals celebrate moon sighting with aerial firing.
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Holy Calling: Eidul Fitr prayer timings
Eidul Fitr prayers at Jamia Muftahul Jannah Khalid Bin Waleed Colony Ring Road will be offered at 7AM.
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A feathered affair: Poultry farmers say profits flying low
Demand provision of treatment and training facilities to inhibit losses caused by diseases.
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Final preparations: Eid festivities attract residents from across the city
Women Business Development Centre organises shopping carnival on University Road.
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2012, 2013 power woes: Political rivals follow same script to fend off public ire
While PTI & ANP blame centre and each other,PESCO tries to find a different tack with current and previous governments
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Where I stand: Eid shopping and memories from Swat
As they say ‘good old times’- unfortunately, in our part of the world not all times are good!

















































