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Brazen attack: Bannu jailbreak reports suggest ‘inside job’
Ministry was tipped off about possible attacks on jail three months ago.
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Buddhist complex: The fallen, forgotten kingdom
Rich in culture, the Abbasahib-Cheena site lies in a state of disrepair.
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Messy divorce: Court tells ‘wronged’ Russian woman to approach embassy in Islamabad
Parveen, who alleges her husband of hiding her passport, claims NADRA hasn’t issued her a Pakistan Origin Card.
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Bannu attack investigation: Police, agencies blamed for incident
Investigation report revealed that of 93 police officers that had been deployed for duty, only 30 were present.
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Heartrending: ‘Toy bomb’ takes life of one schoolchild in K-P
Militants threw a grenade suspected to have been concealed as a toy into a school.
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US apology to Shahrukh draws ire at PML-N rally
Party says US did not apologise for Salala strike, but has issued an apology to India.
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Sports gala: The physically challenged too get a chance to challenge the humdrum of daily routine
The two-month-long festival has pulled in a sizeable crowd.
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On the loose: Brazen jailbreak
Taliban free 384 prisoners including Musharraf assassination plotter from Bannu prison.
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Fire: House with cash, valuables gutted
Fire consumed Rs20,000 in cash, 125 grammes of jewellery.
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Redrawing boundaries: Tanolis demand separate district
Urges provincial government to respect demands of people from lower, upper Tanawal; announce creation of new district.
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In hamlet with zero literacy, the only form of education is offered by the school of life
Nariband children are strangers to computers, internet, mobile phones; are effectively cut off from rest of the world.
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Resumption of NATO supplies: DPC, PTI put their foot down over decision
Council says it will launch countrywide protest on April 20.
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S Waziristan violence: Botched suicide attack in Wana
Five security personnel sustain minor injuries.
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Security forces thwart suicide car bombing in Wana
Five security forces get injured after their bunker is affected from the blast.
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After two more schools blown up in Mohmand, militant school tally up to 94
50 schools destroyed in Safi district alone, say education officials.
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Creating awareness: Peshawar to observe 'Rescue Week'
The week will be observed from April 23-28.
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2000 South Waziristan IDPs to start returning home on April 25
All of the IDPs belong to the Mehsud tribe will be repatriated.
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Excise inspector killed in Peshawar
An excise inspector was killed when a remote-controlled bomb detonated in the Ghaniur Rehman Qala area of Peshawar.
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Locals move rocks and earth to build link road
Residents have no means of communication and no basic health unit, they climb steep hills to fetch drinking water
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Curriculum change: No books means no preparation for exams
Official claims textbooks will be available within one week.
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NATO supply resumption: Miffed Difa-e-Pakistan stages motorbike rally in Peshawar
Organisers say all set for DPC’s rally on Sunday against govt's decision to reopen Nato routes.
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Pakistan Army helping South Waziristan...with ducks and chickens
Army has set up poultry, cattle farms in areas to help locals lead a better life.
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa conditionally approves energy conservation recommendations
Provincial government faces revolt from businessmen, who wanted longer working hours, rather than shorter ones.
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Over 181,000 have fled recent NW Pakistan fighting: UNHCR
Agency says about 10,000 new arrivals were being registered daily by officials at the Jalozai camp near Peshawar.
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Budget 2013: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa govt seeks popular opinion in pre-budget jirgas
Provincial finance minister says education, health and unemployment eradication will be key priorities.
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Bilateral trade: Tehran optimistic about power deal
Consul General Hassan Darvishvand hopes the accord will be signed soon.
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‘Missing’ persons: GHQ asked to hold inquiry into illegal detentions
PHC says few, not all, security agency men involved in enforced disappearances.
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Vigilantism: Alleged militant decapitated
Villagers alleged police took no notice of the incident despite being informed and did not want to interfere.
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Nato Supply Routes: DPC chairman stands firm against reopening routes
Maulana Samiul Haq says that reopening NATO supply route may lead to a US attack on Pakistan.
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Kundi Commission report: Inquiry blames all parties for Abbottabad riots
Govt, politicians, security forces held responsible for killings during demo for Hazara province.
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CAE-NUST convocation: Engineering graduates receive degrees
Around 56 graduates of aerospace and avionics engineering received their degrees.
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New provincial units: Pro-Hazara activists threaten civil disobedience if demand ignored
Accuse centre of usurping the division’s resources.
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DPC unhappy over Parliament's unanimous decision to reopen Nato supply line
Maulana Samiul Haq says that reopening NATO supply route may lead to a US attack on Pakistan.
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Few, not all, security agency men involved in enforced disappearances: PHC
Court tells ISI, GHQ to thoroughly probe who is responsible in kidnapping and illegal detention of citizens.
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Stabilising Balochistan: K-P politicians weigh in with their proposals
Call for release of ‘missing’ persons; clipping powers of intelligence agencies.
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Court hearing: Raids without court order questioned
PHC summons top military, federal govt officials in missing men’s case.
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Militants execute seven renegades in Khyber
Prominent Lashkar-e-Islam commander amongst those killed.
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Brutal murders: ‘Loving’ father kills three children
After pleading guilty Ghulam Hussain has been transferred to DI Khan’s central jail.
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National internship programme: Nine months on, 3700 internees await stipends
Funds were seized once the programme was terminated in K-P following the 18th amendment.
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Fatal transit: Seven passengers killed, eight injured as coach rams into van
Police say van driver slept while driving; three-year-old girl miraculously escaped unhurt.
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Provincial minister’s brother kidnapped in Peshawar
Abduction appears to be the result of a financial dispute with a business associate.
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Gas explosion kills minors outside Peshawar
The boys’ mother and 8-month-old sister taken to hospital with serious injuries.
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Missing persons: PHC directs quick listing of low-profile militants
Peshawar High Court issues notices to police, political administration officials.
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Flower power: Spring festival overwhelmed by nostalgia
Organisers stress on preserving Swat’s archaeological remains.
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Sets Deadline: TTP threatens to kill 4 Tank militiamen
The kidnapped men have been identified as Gul Muhammad, Mukhtiar, Abdul Wahab and Rehman.
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From Chitral to Nuristan: Woman treks across border to find son
Taliban fighters say they will free him only after payment of ransom.
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Workshop: For some, safe water and sanitation remain a dream
Around 40% of people die from waterborne diseases occur in Pakistan.
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Militancy: TTP claims responsibility for kidnapping peace militiamen
Spokesperson threatens to kill the four men if demands not met.
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Petroleum prices: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa transporters observe wheel-jam strike
Transporters vow to continue protest till prices of petroleum and lubricants are lowered.
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Use of force: Ten IDPs injured in Jalozai baton-charge
Two injured IDPs in critical condition.