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  • Swat Qaumi Jirga takes back call of protest after acceptance of demands The Swat Qaumi Jirga on Friday took back the call of protest after successful negotiations with the civil administration and security officials....
  • Alleged killer of three children in Mardan killed in police encounter An alleged murderer of three children has been killed in a police encounter in Mardan....
  • Multan Sultans register second win in PSL-3 The debutants Multan Sultans secured their second consecutive win in the PSL-3 by defeating the Lahore Qalandars by 43 runs at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday. The Multan Sultans earlier, set 180-run target for the Lahore Qalandars thanks to blistering innings by Kumar Sangakkara (63) and skipper Shoaib Malik who scored 48 off 28 balls....
  • Confrontation among institutions disastrous for country: Asfandyar Awami National Party’s chief Asfandyar Wali Khan has said that every institution should work within the limits enshrined in the Constitution. Addressing a news conference in Wali Bagh here on Friday, Asfandyar Wali Khan said that timely holding of Senate and General Elections was in the best interest of democracy and the country. “Two institutions are currently confronting one another. Instead of confrontation, it is better that all the issues should be resolved in a better way,” he suggested....
  • ‘Work on construction of Naqeebullah college started’ The federal government has directed the authorities at the Fata Secretariat to start work on the construction of a college in South Waziristan agency in the name of Naqeebullah Mehsud, officials said here on Friday. According to officials, the construction of a college in Makin area of South Waziristan agency is part of the agreement reached between the Prime Minister and members of the Pakhtun Tahafuz Movement....

Swat Qaumi Jirga takes back call of protest after acceptance of demands

Date: 24 Feb, 2018

    Swat Qaumi Jirga takes back call of protest after acceptance of demands
The Swat Qaumi Jirga on Friday took back the call of protest after successful negotiations with the civil administration and security officials.
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Alleged killer of three children in Mardan killed in police encounter

Date: 24 Feb, 2018

    Alleged killer of three children in Mardan killed in police encounter
An alleged murderer of three children has been killed in a police encounter in Mardan.
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Multan Sultans register second win in PSL-3

Date: 24 Feb, 2018

    Multan Sultans register second win in PSL-3
The debutants Multan Sultans secured their second consecutive win in the PSL-3 by defeating the Lahore Qalandars by 43 runs at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday. The Multan...
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Confrontation among institutions disastrous for country: Asfandyar

Date: 23 Feb, 2018

    Confrontation among institutions disastrous for country: Asfandyar
Awami National Party’s chief Asfandyar Wali Khan has said that every institution should work within the limits enshrined in the Constitution. Addressing a news conference in Wali Bagh here...
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‘Work on construction of Naqeebullah college started’

Date: 23 Feb, 2018

    ‘Work on construction of Naqeebullah college started’
The federal government has directed the authorities at the Fata Secretariat to start work on the construction of a college in South Waziristan agency in the name of Naqeebullah...
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KP Assembly speaker issues production order of jailed MPA-elect Baldev Kumar

Date: 23 Feb, 2018

    KP Assembly speaker issues production order of jailed MPA-elect Baldev Kumar
On the directives of the Peshawar High Court, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser has issued the production order of PTI’s jailed MPA-elect Baldev Kumar so that he...
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SC disqualifies PTI MPA from Shangla

Date: 23 Feb, 2018

    SC disqualifies PTI MPA from Shangla
he Supreme Court has disqualified Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) member of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly from Shangla, Abdul Munim Khan for being a government school teacher until few days before his...
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Protest demonstration held against Ahmad Shah’s killing

Date: 23 Feb, 2018

    Protest demonstration held against Ahmad Shah’s killing
A protest demonstration was held here on Friday against the killing of student Ahmad Shah in Karachi. The demonstration, held under the aegis of Khyber Youth Forum, demanded of...
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Karachi Kings open account with victory in PSL-3

Date: 23 Feb, 2018

    Karachi Kings open account with victory in PSL-3
The Karachi Kings secured victory against the Quetta Gladiators in the second math of the third edition of the lucrative Pakistan Super League played at the Dubai International Cricket...
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Repatriation of TDPs: Govt offices, banks are yet to be relocated to FATA

Date: 23 Feb, 2018

    Repatriation of TDPs: Govt offices, banks are yet to be relocated to FATA
Though thousands of families have returned to their native towns and villages in FATA after the restoration of peace, but government offices and banks have not been shifted back...
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Pak-Afghan border in Ghulam Khan to be opened for trade in March

Date: 23 Feb, 2018

    Pak-Afghan border in Ghulam Khan to be opened for trade in March
The Pak-Afghan border in Ghulam Khan are of North Waziristan will be opened for trade activities in the first week of March.
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PSL-3: Karachi Kings to face Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans take on Lahore Qalandars

Date: 23 Feb, 2018

    PSL-3: Karachi Kings to face Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans take on Lahore Qalandars
Two matches will be played in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) today (Friday).
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Sweet Home opened in North Waziristan

Date: 23 Feb, 2018

    Sweet Home opened in North Waziristan
A Sweet Home was opened for orphan children in North Waziristan Agency on Thursday.
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Bacha Khan University students stage protest against murder of Ahmed Shah

Date: 23 Feb, 2018

    Bacha Khan University students stage protest against murder of Ahmed Shah
The students of Bacha Khan University Charsadda on Friday staged a protest demonstration against the murder of Ahmed Shah from Bajaur Agency in Karachi.
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3 injured in blast near PDMA deputy director’s vehicle in Peshawar

Date: 23 Feb, 2018

    3 injured in blast near PDMA deputy director’s vehicle in Peshawar
Three people were injured in a bomb blast near the vehicle of Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Deputy Director Muhammad Shakeel Khan in Dir Colony, Peshawar, on Friday.
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Rain predicted in KP, FATA

Date: 23 Feb, 2018

    Rain predicted in KP, FATA
The Metrological Department has predicted cloudy weather and light rain in different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA.
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    Prisoners in Peshawar central jail to take mobile repairing classes

Prisoners in Peshawar central jail to take mobile repairing classes

Date: 22 Feb, 2018

Administration of Central Jail Peshawar on Thursday started mobile phones repairing courses inside the jail to enable prisoners to earn a respectable living after release.
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    Bajaur Youth stage protest against Ahmad Shah murder

Bajaur Youth stage protest against Ahmad Shah murder

Date: 22 Feb, 2018

Bajaur Youth on Thursday staged a protest outside Bajaur Press Club and chanted slogans agains the government for its failure to arrest Shah’s killers.
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    Debutants Multan Sultans beat Peshawar Zalmi in PSL opener

Debutants Multan Sultans beat Peshawar Zalmi in PSL opener

Date: 23 Feb, 2018

Debutantes Multan Sultans defeated defending champions Peshawar Zalmi by seven wickets in the opening match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Dubai on Thursday.
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    Debutants Multan Sultans beat Peshawar Zalmi in PSL opener

Debutants Multan Sultans beat Peshawar Zalmi in PSL opener

Date: 23 Feb, 2018

Debutantes Multan Sultans defeated defending champions Peshawar Zalmi by seven wickets in the opening match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Dubai on Thursday.
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    Red warrant issued for Mujahid Afridi in Asma Rani murder case, SC told

Red warrant issued for Mujahid Afridi in Asma Rani murder case, SC told

Date: 21 Feb, 2018

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday ordered Khyber Pakthunkhwa police to arrest Dr Asma Rani killer within a month and adjourned the case till next hearing.
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    Relatives demand release of 400 Pakistanis inmates languishing in Chinese jails

Relatives demand release of 400 Pakistanis inmates languishing in Chinese jails

Date: 20 Feb, 2018

Relatives of more than 400 Pakistanis inmates languishing in Chinese jails staged a protest demanding release of their near and dears and appealed to the Government of Pakistan to...
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FEATURES & INTERVIEWS – LATEST

  • Death of PTCL worker in snow leaves his family in terrible situation

    Dilapidated walls, old pots and worn out clothes of children narrate the story of the ill-fated family of Nooruddin of Chitral Nagar who along with his son died under an avalanche at Lowari Top few days ago.

  • Shabnam from Swat quits showbiz, police force for sake of her honour

    The 50-year-old woman from Swat, Shabnam says she tried her luck in acting and then in police force but had to quit after failing to earn livelihood with honour.

  • Islamabad sit-in bears fruits as authorities start demining SWA

    Reportedly, the authorities have formed nine teams to purge the tribal district from the scattered landmines, which had been killing and injuring the local tribesmen.

  • Tirah people seek alternative to poppy crop

    The people of Tirah area of Khyber Agency have called upon the government introduce another cash crop before eradicating poppy crop from the area.

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    Bajaur Youth stage protest against Ahmad Shah murder

Bajaur Youth stage protest against Ahmad Shah murder

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    Two brothers killed in Dubai laid to rest in Sakhakot

Two brothers killed in Dubai laid to rest in Sakhakot

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    KP govt launches BS programme in 100 colleges

KP govt launches BS programme in 100 colleges

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    Prisoners in Peshawar central jail to take mobile repairing classes

Prisoners in Peshawar central jail to take mobile repairing classes

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    Delayed for security reasons: polio vaccination drive resumed in Malakand Division

Delayed for security reasons: polio vaccination drive resumed in Malakand Division

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Fata Reforms

  • Extension of higher courts to FATA will improve women lives, say experts    Adct Latif yousafzai, Mufti Shakoor of jui and Aisha mohmand during TNN Badloon Program regarding courts extension to FATA

    The FCR law is still there and the political agent enjoys vast powers. Therefore, we can assume that the judicial system’s extension to the tribal areas left much to be desired

  • Bill on extension of judiciary to FATA awaiting approval from Senate   1 Advocate-Farhad-Afridi-on-HC-and-SC-extention-to-Fata-Reform-1024x768

    After a long wait, the National Assembly finally passed a bill on 12 January 2018 for extending the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and Peshawar High Court (PHC) to FATA. Protests by the FATA people and statements by the opposition leaders played a crucial role in the approval of the bill from the National Assembly.

  • Youth, tribal leaders are concerned about transparent implementation of 10 year FATA development program

    A 10-year development programme was proposed in the FATA Reforms Committee report, but unfortunately we put more emphasis on political and administrative reforms.

TDPs

  • Absenteeism of teachers, damaged buildings make 900 schools non-functional in FATA

    In tribal areas of Pakistan, more than 800 schools have been closed or still remained non-functional due to poor law and order situation in the region. A large number of schools were either damaged or destroyed by Taliban when they were in control of major parts of FATA.  Since majority of displaced populations have returned […]

  • Returnees and displaced families from FATA seek food security

    Hundreds of displaced families from North and South Waziristan and Khyber Agency are still living a displaced life. However, the IDPs and repatriated from Fata have claimed that government was, seemingly, least interested to facilitate and provide food to the terrorism-affected tribal people.

  • Political parties running campaigns to increase vote bank among repatriated people of FATA

    Political hustle and bustle have been gaining vigor at the in the areas of return in FATA with public gatherings being organized at hujras and local offices of political parties ahead of forthcoming general elections.During 2013 general elections thousands of families from different agencies of Fata were living in camps and with relatives due to military operations.

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