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 Breaking News
  • Six of a family killed in Kurram Agency blast Six members of a family lost their lives and another sustained injuries in a blast in Upper Kurram Agency on Tuesday....
  • Siraj seeks abolition of FCR The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) ameer Sirajul Haq has called upon the government to implement FATA reforms without further delay....
  • KKF official injures after catching fire during burning of narcotics An official of the Khyber Khasadar Force (KKF) was injured when huge quantity of narcotics was put on fire in Levies Center here on Monday. According to officials and eye witnesses, Line Officer Shamshad was injured after he caught fire. He was immediately rushed to hospital where doctors said his condition was out of danger....
  • Pak army to bear educational expenses of Naqeebullah Mehsud children Pakistan Army has announced to afford educational expenses of Naqeebullah Mehsud while victims of Improvised Explosive Devices blasts would also be compensated. ...
  • Owners of 36000 damaged houses await compensation in Fata Owners of around 36000 families whose houses were destroyed during military operations against militants in Fata have still not been compensated....

FATA

Governor KP promises to bring Fata into mainstream

Date: 25 Jan, 2018

    Governor KP promises to bring Fata into mainstream
Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra on Thursday laid foundation of Sir Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum Khan School and College at Bara tehsil of Khyber Agency.
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Political administration lifts ban on motorcycles in Waziristan

Date: 25 Jan, 2018

    Political administration lifts ban on motorcycles in Waziristan
The political administration on Thursday lift ban on motorcycles but ordered the owners to get registered their motorcycles at local tehsils.
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Administration, WAPDA officials hold Jirga in Parachinar to resolve power load-shedding issue

Date: 25 Jan, 2018

    Administration, WAPDA officials hold Jirga in Parachinar to resolve power load-shedding issue
A Jirga was held between the officials of the political administration of Kurram Agency and WAPDA to control excessive power load-shedding in Parachinar on Wednesday.
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PA Khyber orders resumption of DIT classes at Dogra Technical College

Date: 24 Jan, 2018

    PA Khyber orders resumption of DIT classes at Dogra Technical College
Political administration of Khyber Agency on Wednesday took notice of cancellation of Diploma in Information Technology and ordered the college management to start classes without any delay.
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Another woman injured in landmine blast in Waziristan

Date: 24 Jan, 2018

    Another woman injured in landmine blast in Waziristan
A woman was injured on Wednesday in a landmine blast here at Sararogha tehsil of South Waziristan Agency, officials at the political administration said.
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Two militant commanders killed in Orakzai Agency drone strike

Date: 24 Jan, 2018

    Two militant commanders killed in Orakzai Agency drone strike
Two militant commanders were killed in a US drone attack in Orakzai Agency on Wednesday.
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FDMA releases Rs180 m for North Waziristan IDPs

Date: 23 Jan, 2018

    FDMA releases Rs180 m for North Waziristan IDPs
The Fata Disaster Management Authority has released Rs180 million for the displaced families of North Waziristan Agency.
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Fata LHWs protest against nonpayment of salaries

Date: 22 Jan, 2018

    Fata LHWs protest against nonpayment of salaries
Dozens of lady health workers (LHW) from Khyber, Bajuar and Mohmand tribal agencies on Monday protested against non-payment of salaries. The enraged health workers gathered outside the Fata Secretariat...
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Political parties urged to refrain from politics on Fata Reforms

Date: 22 Jan, 2018

    Political parties urged to refrain from politics on Fata Reforms
Senator Haji Aurangzeb Khan asked political parties to refrain from playing politics over Fata Reforms and said that Fata Reforms Committee has not taken people of tribal areas into...
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Jirga vows to avenge Naqeebullah’s killing if government fails to provide justice

Date: 21 Jan, 2018

    Jirga vows to avenge Naqeebullah’s killing if government fails to provide justice
People from different walks of life on Sunday asked vowed to avenge the murder of Naqeebullah Mehsud if the government did not award exemplary punishment to the people involved...
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Government asked to waive off ‘protection certificate’ condition for Kurram based traders

Date: 21 Jan, 2018

    Government asked to waive off ‘protection certificate’ condition for Kurram based traders
Traders and importers have asked the federal government to waive off the condition of protection certification for imports from Afghanistan. Addressing a news conference here in press club, president...
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PPP leaders announce to move court against reduction of NA constituency from Kurram

Date: 21 Jan, 2018

    PPP leaders announce to move court against reduction of NA constituency from Kurram
The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Kurram Agency chapter has announced to move the court against reduction of a National Assembly seat from the tribal region.
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FEATURES & INTERVIEWS – LATEST

  • JIT formed to probe medical student’s murder in Kohat

    A joint investigation team has been constituted to probe the murder of a medical student, Asma, killed in a firing incident reportedly over refusing a marriage proposal.

  • Gomal University issues thousands of ‘fake’ degrees

    The Gomal University of Dera Ismail Khan has allegedly issued thousands of fake B.A./B.Sc. degrees, it is revealed.

  • Three years on, reconstruction of Alam Goodar’s historical school yet to begin

    “The school was reopened in 2015 after the return of the displaced tribesmen but no construction or rehabilitation work has been carried out in it,” the teacher added.

  • Tradition of doli slowly disappears from Pashtun culture

    Traditions do not remain the same and evolve with the changing needs of the people. Same is the case with tradition of palanquine, the wooden cabine.

Most Popular

    Three transgender persons shot, injured in Swabi

Three transgender persons shot, injured in Swabi

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    Medical student killed for refusing marriage proposal

Medical student killed for refusing marriage proposal

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    11-year old maid found dead at KP Minister’s house in Abbottabad

11-year old maid found dead at KP Minister’s house in Abbottabad

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    Terrorists attack Military Academy in Kabul, one killed three injured

Terrorists attack Military Academy in Kabul, one killed three injured

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    Six of a family killed in Kurram Agency blast

Six of a family killed in Kurram Agency blast

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Fata Reforms

  • Will political parties reach a consensus on the issue of FATA reforms?

    TNN conducted interview panel comprsing Takra Qabaili Khwendo leader Naheed Afridi, JUI-F Khyber Agency ameer Mufti Ijaz Shinwari and tribal Malik Haji Hukam Khan on possibilities of consensus on FATA reforms. TNN (from Naheed Afridi): What was the background, aim and objective of the event organised by Takra Qabaili Khwendo. Naheed Afridi: We had conducted […]

  • Tribal women launch efforts for developing consensus among stakeholders on  FATA reforms

    Almost two years after commencement of FATA reforms process, consensus could not be created among the stakeholders on the mode of reforms due to which the process could not be taken to its logical end. Presently, the opposition parties are protesting against the government for not presenting bill on FATA reforms in the National Assembly […]

  • What will be the future of Khasadar force after the creation of police stations in FATA?

    Malik Faizullah Jan: All the MNAs signed a document six months ago that our traditions and customs will remain the same. Introduction of police culture in FATA will damage our Jirga system and other traditions.

TDPs

  • 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.

  • Ration supply gives boost to economically disadvantaged families in areas of return

    Ms. Fatima, from Kurram Agency, was one of those who lived a satisfied life with the ration and aid her family received from the government. “The ration was a blessing in disguise for us at a time when we had no roof over our heads and my husband was jobless,” she said.

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