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KP approves bill for Fata’s merger with province
Ninety-two of 124 MPAs vote for the legislation; JUI-F opposes move.
Halt to Fata-KP merger threatened
Fata Grand Alliance claims govt has laid foundation of disaster in Fata by bulldozing reforms bill through Parliament.
Pashteen not among PTM men proposed for jirga
Movement leader says talks with state institutions after Eid.
Businessman from Fata to head KP interim govt
Manzoor Afridi’s name finalised for caretaker CM; other provinces yet to reach consensus on nominations.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly may validate Fata bill today
Legal experts believe if it is not passed the bill could come under legal scrutiny, may be challenged in court.
Many injured during protest against new Gilgit-Baltistan law
According to eyewitnesses, police fired tear gas shells to disperse protesters who hurled stones at police personnel.
Lack of medical facilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa puts lives of newborns at risk
There are only 4 nursery units in the province, three of which are in Peshawar and one in Abbottabad.
Manzoor Afridi set to become caretaker CM of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Incumbent chief minister Khattak and opposition leader reach an agreement; Khan also on board, say sources.
Courts in Fata entail large buildings, huge manpower
Document shows after merger with KP, erstwhile tribal region will need Rs14bn infrastructure, 52 judicial officers.
Crucial KP assembly session on Fata bill tomorrow
The assembly will give its approval to the historic bill that would end division between tribal areas and the province.
Fata-KP merger a stepping stone towards progress in region, says Zardari
Never approached Nawaz to request safe passage for Musharraf, Zardari denies PML-N quaid's claim.
Senate approves KP-Fata merger bill by 71-5 majority
The bill will now be presented to the KP Assembly for final approval.
GB reforms leave people lesser citizens: HRCP
GB Order 2018 falls short of GB peoples' expectations of being treated as full citizens of Pakistan.
Shangla villages get electricity
Residents of seven villages can now use smartphones, computers, etc, thanks to a micro hydropower station.
Efforts on to convene KP Assembly for Fata Reforms Bill passage
The proposed merger will also need the consent of the KP Assembly after it passes through the Senate, says an official.
Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit project cost rises by nearly Rs20bn
Design changes and ‘adjustment’ of ADB funds see project cost soar to Rs68 billion.
Parties close ranks in NA to bury colonial Fata relic
National Assembly passes landmark bill to merge tribal areas with KP; JUI-F, PkMAP boycott vote.
May 2018 sees over 6,500 more vaccine refusals in KP anti-polio drive than last month: data
Officials believe anti-polio vaccination refusals have risen in KP after a 'social media campaign' against immunisation.
Junior leaders play critical part at the forefront, says COAS
“In modern warfare, training plays an extremely important role for army junior leaders," says Gen Bajwa.
Basic facilities more important for Fata than merger: PM
"These are our initial targets for which the federal government is trying to provide financial resources," says Abbasi.
JUI-F workers block road against Fata-KP merger
Handful of supporters block Peshawar-Torkham highway against govt plan for merger.