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Post militancy: Helping orphans and widows cope with the loss of breadwinners
Many children were forced to quit school to support their families.
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Abandoned heritage: In Jahanabad, world’s biggest Buddha sculpture awaits tourists
Call for effective measures to preserve the historical treasure.
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Peshawar Police arrest ‘most-wanted’ target killer
Police arrest target killer from Dabgiri area, interrogates him regarding the murder of prominent personalities.
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Assistant political agent killed in Mir Ali
The assistant political agent of Mir Ali was killed as a result of firing on the premises of Tehsil Building I.
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Fighting militancy in Mohmand: Peace committees plagued by threats, power politics
As locals migrate, volunteers are often paid or forcibly recruited.
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2 killed, 17 injured in Lower Kurram attack
Operation in Fata to recover four officials, police diffuses 40kg bomb in Peshawar.
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Life before Abbottabad: Osama bin Laden saga lives on in Haripur
Wife claims family hid in Haripur before relocating to Abbottabad.
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Zardari urged to resolve PPP workers’ issues
Provincial PPP leadership wants the president to visit K-P to remove the sense of neglect among party workers.
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Alleged abduction: Conflicting medical reports prompt inquiry
Peshawar High Court issues directives for inquiry into 2 contradictory medical reports regarding pregnancy of Sara.
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Tribes at odds: Waziristan dispute threatens to explode
Zalikhel tribe announced of boycotting forums involving political administration until govt resolves Zalwanai dispute.
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Development projects completed to counter water shortage in Bannu
Drinking water supply scheme completed in Koz Sam Dabara, Daryoba, which will benefit approximately 900 individuals.
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Hiatus: The chairlift that spoils your picnic plans
Service suspended in December after the cable on which the passenger seats are strung reportedly developed some fault.
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Terror attack foiled: BDS defuses 40kg explosives in Peshawar
Car loaded with explosives, bearing registration number IDJ-2398, found abandoned at Ring Road.
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Deadly attack: Security post targeted with home-made bomb
According to official sources, the incident took place in the Toor Khel area in the morning.
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Illegal communication: K-P to install mobile jammers inside jails
The need arose after complaints of rampant cellphone smuggling surfaced.
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Black sunday: Bomber kills 15 mourners at Peshawar funeral
Deputy Speaker of K-P Assembly Khushdil Khan survives attack; Taliban claim responsibility.
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Reconstruction after militancy: In Swat, tourist resort to see light of day again
PTDC motel expected to be completed by 2014.
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Cultural heritage: Takht Bhai offers a glimpse of life under Kanishka
Offers glimpse of ruins dating back to time of Kushan emperor, famous for his military, political, spiritual feats.
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Security clashes: Around 60 militants killed in Bara, Orakzai
Four troops, including a lieutenant, also die in Bara.
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Missing persons case: Security heightened at hospital
Steps taken after intelligence reports claim militants could target the victims.
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22 militants killed in Orakzai Agency: Officials
Hideouts targeted, security forces clash with militants in Orakzai Agency.
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DPC joins the chorus for missing persons’ recovery
Other than their usual anti-US rants, speakers said little about the Balochistan problem.
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Militancy: Seven soldiers killed in North Waziristan ambush
Separately TTP kills peace militia leader Malik Waris Khan.
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PHC chief justice hopes 2012 is year of recovery
Missing persons’ plight tops the agenda of lawyers’ gathering.
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Tragedy: Two shot dead in Haripur
Two men were shot dead under unexplained circumstances in different parts of the district.
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Illegal logging: Timber worth millions seized
Authorities recovered 153 logs of fine-quality timber used for furniture and woodwork.
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Protests: Road blocked against illegal detention of minor
Jafar, 17, was picked up by the police, who demanded his father pay a bribe for his release.
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Discussion: ‘Preservation a challenge following devolution’
Japanese prof talks about archeological challenges amid devolution and poor security.
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Award winning Shad begum has done nothing to merit threats: Husband
Shad Begum's husband describes as a "simple", and "traditional" woman.
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TTP claim killing of decorated Orakzai Agency peace lashkar leader
Militant, who the TTP claimed was working for them, killed himself after murdering the lashkar leader.
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7 security personnel killed in North Waziristan militant ambush: Officials
Military sources said that the security forces were attacked in Khar Qamar area around 1pm.
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‘JUI-F will not allow Nato supply resumption’
Ghafoor Haideri says drone attacks have resumed despite govt’s tall claims.
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Enforced disappearances: Keep militants on a tight leash, says court
Strict surveillance in case of release, and encourages army to craft release strategy.
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Alarming: A culture of silence veils crimes against women
106 cases reported from Hazara division last year.
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Pakistani activist gets US’ International Women of Courage Award
Shad Begum hails from Lower Dir district in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is among 10 recipients from all over the world.
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Family feud?: Four shot dead while asleep in Peshawar, two injured
According to police, residents of the area heard gunshots and screams from a house late at night.
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Peshawar High Court: FC owns up to holding 2 men after initial denial
Says one of the detained was linked to militants.
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International Women's Day: The war for women’s development in K-P and FATA
Cast out from their families and labelled as western agents, women in the development sector face daily problems.
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Water in Tarbela Dam touches dead level
The reservoir has reached its dead level of 1,378 feet.
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Hunza killings: Justice delayed is justice denied
A widow waits for action against police officials responsible for firing at her husband and son.
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Kohat Road blast injures four schoolchildren
Remote-controlled bomb explodes in handcart, no casualties reported.
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K-P Assmebly demands a month’s extension to rectify electoral rolls
Unanimous resolution passed, Bilour recounts govt’s achievements amid criticism.
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Protest in Peshawar: Citizens call for ban on DPC
Council delays rallies, plans convention for ‘Solidarity with Balochistan’.
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Unbecoming conduct: Lecturer fired for harassing students
He was earlier suspended after inquiry committee found him guilty.
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K-P govt ordered to extend policy to FATA
PHC CJ says it is a clear violation of human rights and couples should not be divided.
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Restricted opportunity: In ski resort, talent hampered by unavailability of gear
Physically challenged skier hopes to represent Pakistan internationally in the near future.
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Radio journalist attacked in Peshawar
Assailants took away his laptop but not any other valuables. Police are investigating.
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Two rockets fired at a house in Peshawar
Rockets did minimal damage to the house. No loss of life or injuries reported.
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Prisoners’ transfer in K-P jails prompts inquiry
Some 80 prisoners, both convicted and under-trial, had been illegally shuffled across K-P prisons.
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Healthcare: Hepatitis control programme launched
K-P government has launched a Prevention and Control of Hepatitis Programme at a cost of Rs920 million in the province