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Timely intelligence: Suspect in DI Khan jailbreak arrested
16-year-old Adnan, wanted in attacks on police, was apprehended during raid at his residence.
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Inhibiting violence: Sit-in planned outside Chinese embassy to protest over toy guns
Social activists, parents demand legislation to ban import, production.
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A traditional practice: Afghan refugees celebrate in parts of the city
“There should not be two Eids in the country; everyone should celebrate this moment together," says an afghan refugee.
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Moon diaries: Eid came on Thursday to parts of Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda, FATA
Local clerics announced the end of Ramazan on Wednesday night, based on witnesses having seen the new moon of Shawal.
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Dicing with death for a moustache in Pakistan
A Pakistani businessman has been forced apart from his family, kidnapped, and threatened all over his moustache.
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Moon sighted: Saudi Arabia, Waziristan to celebrate Eid today
Several other Arab states, parts of tribal areas, mark end of Ramazan as well.
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‘Insufficient evidence’: ATC acquits three suspects in attack on polio team
Six health workers were killed on December 19 in Peshawar, Charsadda and Karachi.
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Curbing malpractice: Drug inspectors get greater autonomy to prohibit fake meds
Rested with full authority to register FIRs against producers and sellers of counterfeit drugs.
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Henious crime: PHC rejects bail of accused in acid attack case
The burned victim was taken to Khyber Teaching Hospital.
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Attacks thwarted: Three bombs defused in Bannu
Explosives planted outside officials’ residences weighed 3kg each.
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CM calls for better border control to prevent refugees from returning
Says it is the federal government’s responsibility to control the border.
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Nowshera killings: Two arrested in dumped bodies case
The accused brothers were arrested from Langar village in Khwazakhlea tehsil.
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Aftermath: Five days on, parts of the city still four feet under
Residents claim municipal authorities yet to clear roads, officials say they are doing their best.
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Constables on contract: Community police officers out of pocket but still on duty
Remain unpaid since June when their six-month employment extension came to an end.
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Islamic College University: ICU teachers unite against VC appointment
Say the position must be given to someone from within the institution.
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Tackling the energy crisis: Foreign companies expected to invest $30 billion in K-P
Senior chartered accountant says work is underway to attract foreign investment.
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Polio: Another polio case reported from N Waziristan
In 18 out of 24 cases the child had not received any vaccination.
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Averting threats: Traffic diverted from bazaars, mosques in wake of Eid
Qissa Khawani Bazaar closed for all vehicles, policemen deployed in plain clothes.
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DI Khan jailbreak: Investigation team summons 12 senior officials
Home department authorities say over 100 officials have been interrogated so far.
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Health funding: Govt promises health insurance in four districts
Every member of a family will receive Rs25,000 annually.
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Attempt foiled: Peace committee members prevent school explosion
Assistant Political Agent Asad Sarwar said he was informed about heavy firing on the outskirts of Khar.
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Pre-election blast: Bail granted to suspect in attack on PTI candidate
The bail was granted to the accused on the condition of producing two surety bonds and Rs200,000.
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Doubling up: Evening shifts at Khar College give more youth a shot at education
Governor approves second run to facilitate students on waiting lists.
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Prolonged power cuts: Residents of College Town block road in protest
Disperse after assurances of resumption of electricity by evening.
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Vigorous checks: Governor inspects FATA line departments
Diagnostic equipment installed for TB patients, paramedics being trained.
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Precautionary measures: Army deployed at city’s central jail
Police deployments doubled, parking spaces relocated.
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Unwelcome guests: Jirga imposes ban on renting houses to Afghan refugees
Participants claim crimes in the area have increased due to their presence.
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Overcoming obstacles: UET concerned over delays in awarding engineering degrees
It was decided that students studying at the Kohat campus should be taught required courses not previously offered.
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Taken to task Four: PDMA officials suspended for alleged misappropriation
Accused of peculating Ramazan food packages sent for IDPs at Jalozai Camp.
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Basic facilities: Health minister blames corruption for K-P’s scant resources
Assures medical staff will be hired to fill all vacant posts by mid-August.
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Working group recommendations: K-P government approves health sector reforms
Suggestions include decentralisation of authority, revamping health bodies, instituting a drug regulatory authority.
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Private bank branch blown up in Mardan
The bomb exploded in a crowded Takht Bhai Bazaar but fortunately there was no loss of life.
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Four women among five bodies found in gunny bags in Nowshera, Charsadda
Five bodies were found in two separate incidents in Azakhel, Nowshera and Prang, Charsadda on Tuesday.
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Army deployed at Peshawar Central Jail
Jail authorities have been asked to stay on alert for the next 24 hours.
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BISE results: Jinnah College clinches top three positions
Girls outperform boys in Abbottabad.
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Aiding the needy: PHC orders release of Zakat funds
The court also sought a report regarding Zakat communities dissolved before the general elections.
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By-polls 2013: NA-1 to bear testament to govt performance
Ghulam Bilour up against the relatively inexperienced Gul Badshah.
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Recruitment concerns: Court halts appointment of CEOs for four state-run hospitals
Petitioner argues hiring mechanism employed by K-P govt is ‘illegal’.
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Gunned down: Tribal elder killed in central Kurram
Azeem Khan Masozai had returned home two months ago after spending years in IDP camps.
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Dry days: Projects in the pipeline for water in the pipes
Solar powered motors, water tanks being installed for new schemes in Khyber.
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Marginalised community: Forced to dance to a different tune
There are an estimated 2,000 eunuchs in Peshawar.
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Disastrous management: Two years on, inaction haunts K-P as more losses feared
Calls for an early warning system at strategic locations to ensure timely action.
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Fazlur Rehman not letting PTI negotiate with Taliban: Pervez Khattak
Says JUI-F chief is trying to instigate the Taliban against Imran Khan by calling him a Jewish agent.
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Relationship between Taliban, police that of batsman and bowler: IG K-P
We’re the batsmen as they keep bowling. Sometimes we score a six, other times we lose a wicket, says IG.
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Rs3.2 million missing after bank robbery
Three more robbers were gunned down while they were trying to escape in a cab.
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Court wants spy agencies to submit affidavit of denial
Relatives say they should at least be told if the missing person is alive.
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Extortion threats: School owner’s house attacked third time
Initial investigation revealed the extortionists are making their way from Mohmand Agency.
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Results announced: 76% students clear Intermediate Board exams in Swat
Boys clench top three positions in science group.
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Rain-washed: KKH cleared, Babusar Road blocked by landslides
The inclement weather has also resulted in the cancellation of flights between Islamabad and Gilgit.
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Assembly notes: 66 days in power but no promised change in sight
A determined opposition has already started criticising the govt’s performance .

















































