- Three terrorists killed, one soldier martyred in cross border attack in Mohmand Agency Three terrorists were killed and one Pakistani soldier embraced martyrdom on Thursday during exchange of firing in Safi tehsil Sheikh Baba area of Mohmand Agency....
- Pakistan Foreign Minister disqualified for life Khuwaja Asif was declared ineligible unanimously for holding office, on the account of Article 62 (1) (f) of the constitution in a case related to Iqama (foreign permit)....
- Women stage protest in Peshawar against gas load-shedding The protesting women said the area is facing excessive gas load-shedding for the last 10 days due to which they are finding it impossible to cook food for their families....
- Two injured in firing over woman’s burial issue in Kurram Two people have been injured in a firing incident over the burial issue of a woman in a graveyard in Wocha Darra area of Kurram Agency....
- Bara Inter-School Sports Gala gets underway The sports gala organised by the political administration of Khyber Agency and education department was inaugurated by Bara Tehsildar Ghuncha Gul....
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NA Speaker not allowing Fata lawmakers to participate in budget debate: Shahabuddin
Date: 08 Jun, 2017
PTI announces first digital intra-party election on June 11
Date: 08 Jun, 2017
Seven people injured in IED blast in Mamond, Bajaur Agency
Date: 08 Jun, 2017
Rain expected in most parts of KP, Fata
Date: 08 Jun, 2017
KP govt launches tele-farming program for farmers counseling
Date: 08 Jun, 2017
SBP introduces SMS service for new currency notes on Eid-ul-Fitar
Date: 08 Jun, 2017
Four police stations’ SHOs transferred over poor performance in D. I. Khan
Date: 08 Jun, 2017
NA body recommends HEC to rename universities after national heroes
Date: 08 Jun, 2017
Champions Trophy: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to field against India
Date: 08 Jun, 2017
Army operation denied establishment of ISIS foothold in Balochistan: ISPR
Date: 08 Jun, 2017
KP government to form judicial commission to probe Dargai firing incident
Date: 08 Jun, 2017
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS – LATEST
- Another U-turn: PTI to present budget this year
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has yet again changed its direction and decided to present the budget for fiscal year 2018-19.
- Growing narcotics business poses serious threat to Dargai youth
The people of Dargai area of Malakand on Monday staged a demonstration over inaction of the administration against people involved in narcotics business.
- It’s Time To End Private Schools Monopoly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The parents have celebrated the establishment of government authority to keep check on private schools in KP who increase fees as and when they want.
- PTI issues show-cause notices to 20 KP MPAs on charges of selling votes
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has served show-cause notices on its 20 Members of Provincial Assembly from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on charges of selling their votes in the recently-held Senate election.
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Fata Reforms
- Tribesmen seek implementation of FATA reforms before upcoming general elections
Fazal Ameen, a social worker active in the fields of health and education in FATA, believes that reforms are possible even during this short period.
- Extension of higher courts to FATA will improve women lives, say experts
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
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.
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.
