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Sports for peace: Peshawar to host international wrestling event
10 wrestlers from India, Iran, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to descend on K-P capital in December.
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Crimes and accidents: One killed, 13 held in Hazara
"A schoolboy was killed when a loaded tractor-trolley ran over him in Haripur", says police.
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Polio drive: Vaccines may not be enough for 0.8m children
Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan and Nowshera are the four districts at risk from polio.
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Transitions: Muhammad Ali Mohmand laid to rest
MPA was a Qaumi Watan Party leader from Charsadda.
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Desperate times: Despite court orders, transport fares still high
The government had announced to cut fares, check overcharging from November 1.
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In Swat BHU, one missing doctor and a host of problems
Locals forced to go to far-off health units, say a lot of patients die on the way.
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Unconfirmed circumstances: Three bodies found in Khyber Agency
Another body found near Kohat University of Science and Technology.
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Religious harmony: Christian leaders pardon Mardan Church arsonists
Seek army’s protection for the church.
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Inflated prices: Peshawar markets run out of essential drugs
Actifid, Sancos, Augmentin among medicines that are out of stock.
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TTP claims responsibility for killing Swat peace committee members
TTP spokesperson says attacks on peace committee members are proof of Taliban's existence in the valley.
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Swat violence: Four-year-old dies in militant attack
Militants opened fire on Fazal Ghani at his residence, critically injuring him and his niece.
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Crimes and accidents: Six killed, 19 injured in Hazara
Man kills wife over family dispute; body of Afghan national found.
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Pilgrims return: Hajj flights delayed by over 20 hours
Nearly 11,000 pilgrims belonging to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Fata will arrive on private airlines from Saudi Arabia.
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Alleged robbery and fraud: Intel, police officials on judicial remand
A total amount of 70,000 Saudi Riyals and Rs2 million have been recovered from them.
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Provincial politics: Cracks deepen within the PML-N
Former women’s wing leader says new party appointments are against rules.
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Some tricks, many treats at Peshawar’s biggest Halloween party
Like all things controversial, the celebrations came under much debate at the event.
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Innovative policies: With private sector support, K-P to have ‘education for all’
Programme gives opportunity to students who cannot continue studies in their own areas.
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Nishtar Hall sees some entertainment after 8-year break
The audience appreciated the music event at Nishtar Hall.
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Renovations: Minister orders early repair of shrine
Hussain said terrorists it is not the first time that terrorists have attacked the mausoleum of a Sufi shrine.
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Nowshera shrine blast: Of maimed victims who live to tell the tale
When Fazal Nabi regained consciousness, he found he had lost one of his hands and hearing in one ear.
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Undoing menace: District admin swings into action against illegal mining
Inquiry committee to submit report to K-P govt, to take legal action against mine owner and contractors.
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Imposter arrested trying to lease 10 kanals of govt land
Worked for ISI, CitiBank, PTCL with fake degrees.
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Funds delayed: Heirs of martyred personnel yet to receive ‘shuhada’ package
PHC gives seven days for all funds to be issued.
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North Waziristan: Seven days on, power supply cut to three sub-divisions
Water supply may finish if the government does not take action.
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Encroached, damaged, or untraceable: Archaeological sites in K-P neglected beyond repair
Officials say they can only take action after survey is completed.
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Three die in separate incidents in Hazara
Man murdered for ‘honour’; child drowns; man commits suicide.
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Misuse of authority: Former engineer sentenced to five years
Fined Rs39.042 million in two NAB references.
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Enforced disappearance: Security agencies, defence ministry put on notice again
DG ISI and K-P home department fail to submit replies; majority cases adjourned for Nov 29.
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Robbery case: Policemen, intelligence bureau official arrested
Three members of the gang are still at large.
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Public transport: Fares reduced for intra-district bus travel
Commuters accuse transporters of profiteering, not following transport authority orders.
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Aftab Sherpao calls for negotiations with militants
Criticises ANP for failing to get K-P’s due from federal govt.
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Tribal unrest: 26 suspects arrested in Khyber search operation
A military operation was launched in the area on October 23 in Bara tehsil after frequent clashes.
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Inter-district transportation charges lowered in K-P
Inter-district charges to be reduced from 25% to 30%, says RTA in notification.
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Restive Khyber Agency: 12 militants slain as forces pound hideouts
Two security personnel also killed; roadside bomb in Michini targets FC convoy.
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Mohmand Agency: Anti-militant jirga to be revived in Ghallanai
Tribal elders’ role has been minimised since insurgency in 2007.
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Dishonourable crime: Woman assaulted, disrobed to pay for brother’s ‘sins’
Claims she was targeted after her brother eloped with the sister of one of the attackers; FIR registered, none held.
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Crime and accidents: Four killed, nine injured in Hazara and Swat
17-day-old boy dies in fire; two murdered for honour; boy commits suicide.
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For displaced families, an Eid without festivity
Families express concern over not being provided ‘special package’ on Eid.
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Eidul Azha celebrations: Soulful music uplifts spirits post Malala attack
A musical night entertains people with traditional beats.
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Raging inferno: Fire engulfs factory, injures three
Initial damage assessment reveals losses worth hundreds of thousands suffered.
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Security measures: Army deployed to support police in Mattani
Due to the recent upsurge in crime, residents have shifted their families to safer places.
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TTP accused of Nowshera shrine blast
Assailants leave bomb near entrance as security measures prevent luggage inside building.
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Rs388.66 million allocated for bolstering girls education in 2 K-P districts
K-P government announces 2500 scholarships for girls in Torghar and Kohistan for studying up to class 10.
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12 militants, 2 officials killed in Bara clashes
Helicopters pounded militant hideouts in the Malakdin Khel area after clashed erupted earlier today.
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3 seminary students killed, 13 injured in accident near Haripur
Passenger van overturns after hitting roadside tree. Police say front tyres had burst open.
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One killed in grenade attack on sub-inspector's house in DI Khan
At least eight people injured in the attack. They have been rushed to the hospital.
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Tremors jolt north western Pakistan
Earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale strikes near Afghanistan-Pakistan border in Badakhshan province.
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4 killed, 21 injured in Nowshera blast
President, Prime Minister condemn blast. Rehman Malik believes illegal SIM used to detonate bomb.
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Donating for a ‘religious’ cause: At the frontier, ideological boundaries are murkier
Majority of banners displayed on Grant Trunk Road belong to Jamaat-e-Islami’s charity wing, Al-Khidmat Foundation.
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Cost of progress: Kurrum Tangi Dam project likely to displace 12,000 people
Report urges govt to review impact of dam being built in K-P.

















































