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Mattani attack: Four cousins killed in ‘militant ambush’
Bodies found in an area reputed for skirmishes between militants, militia.
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Uncanny similarity: Two schools, clinic bombed in identical fashion
One bomb went off, another defused in three incidents near DI Khan, Peshawar.
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Seeking justice: Forced into marriage, girl threatens to set herself on fire
SHO terms allegation a conspiracy against him.
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Stuck in prehistory, yet satisfied
Residents of a village in Swat care little for electricity or clean water.
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Attack on education: Two schools, medical clinic targeted in similar attacks
In all three attacks twin bombs were employed to blow up parts of the buildings.
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Bloodbath in mosque: Proselytiser kills six colleagues in Battagram
Sectarian motive ruled out; killer is said to be schizophrenic.
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Despite PHC orders, fleets of airlines not examined
The court has discarded Airblue crash investigation; defence ministry issues a reinvestigation notification.
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Reviving tourism: Impressed by Swat valley, EU envoys stress on better security, communications
Delegates from EU not only impressed by Swat's dazzling beauty but also by its archaeological sites.
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Ripples of grief in Swabi, DI Khan
Some bid farewell to loved ones, others brave agonising wait.
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Tribesmen told to expel militants from South Waziristan
Authorities give tribal Jirga until April 25 to expel militants or face operation.
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Citizen support system: Lashkar members point to ‘double standards’
Say police and govt compensate only bomb blasts victims.
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Five dead in Battagram shooting
A ‘mentally unstable’ man opened fire following reports of a rabid dog’s presence in the area.
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Dengue patient dies in Peshawar
Naik Nazeer was brought to the hospital by relatives from Karo Dara area.
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Militants blow up girls' school in Khyber Agency
Abdullah Azzam Brigade spokesperson Abu Zarar claim responsibility for the attack.
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Underage marriage: Police foil party for 5-year-old bride’s parents
The minor girl was being married off to an 18-year-old, who will be nominated as accused in FIR.
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Poplars increasingly popular with farmers in Galiyat
Prices fuelled by demand for trees in Afghanistan.
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Illegal fishing: In River Kabul, sher mahi severely endangered
Reckless hunters use dynamite, electric generators for fishing throughout the year.
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Gomal University attack: Hundreds of infuriated students boycott classes in protest
Vice-chancellor forms 3-member probe committee; assures protesters the culprit will be arrested.
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Bannu jailbreak probe: PHC gives judicial panel another 24 hours to submit report
The probe committee, which was given 3 days, had requested for more time to complete inquiries.
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Lessons from Bannu: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa tightens security at all central jails
Prison security armed with machine guns, more men deputed to guard access routes.
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Militancy in North Waziristan: 8 dead in TTP-Haqqani network clashes
Residents flee area as fighting continues.
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Dying tradition: Water mills disappearing due to fast pace of life
Powered by fast-flowing water channelled from a canal or stream which turns the heavy grindstone producing flour.
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Jirga negotiation: After collective punishment, Uthmanzai tribesmen get their salaries back
All tribesmen employed by the govt had their pay suspended after assistant political agent was assassinated.
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Gomal University man stabs female classmate in dean’s office
Seriously wounded Mariam accuses Arshad of harassment in FIR.
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Salaries stiffed: Fata teachers protest not being paid in six months
Community school teachers demand permanent status for their employment.
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US helps train 19 K-P women police officers in criminal investigations
To date, 39 K-P investigators have completed the course.
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Domestic violence: Two women killed by family members
The couple, who had five children, had a strained relationship.
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Pre-emptive measures: Security enhanced for Central Prison Haripur
" Yes we have received threats twice which is why we have asked for reinforcements," Haripur prison official.
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Helping hand: EU envoys reiterate support for rebuilding of militancy-hit Malakand
EU will invest 300 million euros in K-P in the next four to five years according to the EU ambassador to Pakistan.
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Karak Rape Case: Court orders lie detector tests for victim, accused
Court directs officer to arrange polygraph lie detector tests of Uzma, accused from Punjab Forensic Science Agency.
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NATO supply: ‘Pakistan not given deadline to open routes’
US embassy representative says Islamabad moving in the right direction.
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Polls in K-P to be held this year: Bilour
Announcement comes on the heels of SC directives.
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Bannu jailbreak: Prisoners' names placed on ECL
Former DIG Bannu, former jail superintendent also recorded their statements before probe team.
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Securing the future: 42 street children united with families in Peshawar
Most children came from Bajaur and Kurram agencies, Swat, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Peshawar.
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K-P to hold local government poll in October: Bilour
Bilour said that there will be specific seats for women and minority.
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Militants torch man’s house for playing music at a wedding
Khyber Agency resident Hussain Khan was asked to pay a fine but defied the militants’ orders.
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Bomb attack: Militants target ANP MPA's school in Swabi
A school on Swabi-Jehangira road was partially damaged when unidentified militants placed a bomb near the main gate.
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Tribal militancy: ‘1,000-plus operations conducted in 2009-10’
Peshawar corps commander says forces launched 300 major, 700 minor raids in militancy-hit areas.
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Missing persons: Court summons top K-P, Fata honchos
Asks judge advocate-general to clarify if military courts can try civilians.
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Bannu jailbreak: PHC chief justice orders judicial probe
North Waziristan militant commander distances himself from the jailbreak.
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Pro-Hazara politicians irked by Taj Haider’s take on new provinces
Chairman Tehrik Suba Hazara Party condemned President Zardari for support to Seraiki province while ignoring Hazara.
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‘Honour’ killing: Woman murdered by in-laws
Victim was hanged for allegedly getting pregnant; accused trio have confessed.
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Militants torch man’s house for playing music at a wedding
Khyber Agency resident Hussain Khan was asked to pay a fine but defied the militants’ orders.
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Bannu jailbreak aftermath: Influential Taliban commander calls for ‘agreement with Pakistan’ be respected
Statement comes a day after TTP claimed it took freed Bannu inmates to Mir Ali in NWA.
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Bannu jailbreak: Peshawar High Court orders judicial probe
Provincial govt holding panicked meetings, planning to try to re-arrest the escaped inmates still at...
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Securing Wana: Ahmedzai Wazir tribe given till April 25 to evict ‘troublemakers’
Political administration opens blocked thoroughfares after tribesmen agree to govt demand.
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In DI Khan, students oppose university’s music concert ban
Gomal University says will not allow shows where ‘participants smoke hashish’ and rickshaw drivers attend.
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Bannu jailbreak: Intelligence agencies say government was warned
Pakistan's intelligence services warned the government three months ago about a possible attack.
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Qureshi questions US acceptance of PCNS recommendations
Qureshi demands govt, parties boycotting PCNS explain whether US accepted it should make apology over Nov 26 attacks.
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Heartrending: ‘Toy bomb’ claims student’s life in K-P
Militants threw a grenade suspected to have been concealed as a toy into a school.