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4th May, 2013
Tribal areas embrace historic polls
After years of army offensives designed to clear out Pakistani Taliban hideouts, some of the 1.7 million registered voters in Fata say they feel safe enough to vote.
After years of army offensives designed to clear out Pakistani Taliban hideouts, some of the 1.7 million registered voters in Fata say they feel safe enough to vote.
31st March, 2013
PTI will bring peace to the country once in power: Imran
Speaking at a public rally in Mingora, Imran Khan said that his party will solve the problems affecting the country and give protection to its people.
Speaking at a public rally in Mingora, Imran Khan said that his party will solve the problems affecting the country and give protection to its people.
7th March, 2013
Orakzai offensive leaves 25 militants dead
Twelve militants were killed during air strikes in Mamozai, while several hideouts were also destroyed, officials said.
Twelve militants were killed during air strikes in Mamozai, while several hideouts were also destroyed, officials said.
22nd February, 2013
Book Review: The Thistle and the Drone
Dr Akbar Ahmed's book focuses the drone strikes debate on how it affects the tribal people in northwest Pakistan - and why they've been left feeling 'terrorised and humiliated'.
Dr Akbar Ahmed's book focuses the drone strikes debate on how it affects the tribal people in northwest Pakistan - and why they've been left feeling 'terrorised and humiliated'.
16th February, 2013
For KP’s new governor, talks with Pakistani Taliban ‘top priority’
The governor believes that the traditional tribal jirga, which allows negotiations is the best way to resolve the conflict.
The governor believes that the traditional tribal jirga, which allows negotiations is the best way to resolve the conflict.
29th October, 2012
Helicopters pound militant hideouts in Khyber; 10 killed
The assault followed an earlier clash in the Akakhel area of Bara Tehsil which had left one soldier dead and three injured, officials said.
The assault followed an earlier clash in the Akakhel area of Bara Tehsil which had left one soldier dead and three injured, officials said.
26th October, 2012
Shot schoolgirl Malala inspires Pakistani students
“Such attacks are disturbing but Malala has given us courage to fight for the cause of education.”
“Such attacks are disturbing but Malala has given us courage to fight for the cause of education.”
26th September, 2012
Clashes in Orakzai agency leave eight militants dead
At least eight militants were killed during clashes with militants in parts of Orakzai agency on Tuesday, political authorities said.
At least eight militants were killed during clashes with militants in parts of Orakzai agency on Tuesday, political authorities said.
16th September, 2012
President Zardari asks US to end drone strikes, remove mistrust
Zardari said “the goal of establishing a long-term, sustained and durable Pak-US equation would remain elusive until the issue of trust deficit was addressed in an effective manner”.
Zardari said “the goal of establishing a long-term, sustained and durable Pak-US equation would remain elusive until the issue of trust deficit was addressed in an effective manner”.
11th September, 2012
14 killed in Parachinar sectarian attack
A previously unknown militant group, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan Ghazi Group, claimed responsibility for the attack and said it was aimed at the Shia community.
A previously unknown militant group, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan Ghazi Group, claimed responsibility for the attack and said it was aimed at the Shia community.
28th August, 2012
Bajaur clash leaves 36 dead: officials
Three soldiers and two members of a government supported peace committee and 31 Taliban militants were killed in the clashes in Batwar village of Bajaur.
Three soldiers and two members of a government supported peace committee and 31 Taliban militants were killed in the clashes in Batwar village of Bajaur.
15th August, 2012
Tribesmen welcome LG system in tribal areas
“People of tribal areas demand equal rights of representation as elsewhere in Pakistan,"Muhammad Ghani, a resident of Khyber Agency said.
“People of tribal areas demand equal rights of representation as elsewhere in Pakistan,"Muhammad Ghani, a resident of Khyber Agency said.
17th June, 2012
Bombings kill 33 in Khyber
Violence erupted in Kucklak as residents rallied and torched a police station and five vehicles after a man allegedly tried to burn the copy of the Quran.
Violence erupted in Kucklak as residents rallied and torched a police station and five vehicles after a man allegedly tried to burn the copy of the Quran.
12th June, 2012
The silent heroes of war against Taliban
Gulab Khan was living a simple life. He used to work in Karachi as a labourer and visit his hometown Darra in the month of Ramazan. But then his life was changed forever.
Gulab Khan was living a simple life. He used to work in Karachi as a labourer and visit his hometown Darra in the month of Ramazan. But then his life was changed forever.
24th May, 2012
Tribal militia quits fight against Taliban over lack of govt support
The Adezai anti-militant militia, which was supporting the government in Darra Adamkhel and Khyber Agency tribal regions, has been dissolved.
The Adezai anti-militant militia, which was supporting the government in Darra Adamkhel and Khyber Agency tribal regions, has been dissolved.
20th May, 2012
Bombings have lasting impact on school systems
In recent years, nearly 460 schools have been destroyed in the Tribal Areas, according to the latest figures compiled by Fata education officials.
In recent years, nearly 460 schools have been destroyed in the Tribal Areas, according to the latest figures compiled by Fata education officials.
14th May, 2012
Measles kills 12 children in Pakistan tribal area
Within three weeks, over a dozen children died due to measles outbreak and shortage of medicines.
Within three weeks, over a dozen children died due to measles outbreak and shortage of medicines.
6th May, 2012
Pakistan condemns attack in ‘strongest terms’
“We expect the US to respect the will of the people of Pakistan manifested through parliament in its joint sittings,” PCNS chairman Senator Raza Rabbani said.
“We expect the US to respect the will of the people of Pakistan manifested through parliament in its joint sittings,” PCNS chairman Senator Raza Rabbani said.
3rd May, 2012
Bombs kill five in Pakistan’s tribal areas
A tribal policeman, two paramilitary soldiers and two pro-government tribal elders were killed in the bomb blasts, said a local government official.
A tribal policeman, two paramilitary soldiers and two pro-government tribal elders were killed in the bomb blasts, said a local government official.
24th April, 2012
NYC trial: OBL wanted 9/11 follow-up
Saajid Badat recounted his meeting with the al Qaeda founder in videotaped testimony that was played for a federal jury in Brooklyn.
Saajid Badat recounted his meeting with the al Qaeda founder in videotaped testimony that was played for a federal jury in Brooklyn.
