Peshawar

Baitullah Mehsud denies killing Benazir

Peshawar, Dec 29: Baitullah Mehsud was not behind the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, his spokesman has said.

Securing release of kidnapped army men a big problem for Pak Govt

Peshawar, Dec 27: Securing the release of 16 kidnapped people, among them four army officials and a senior officer of the Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees (CAR), has become a serious problem for

Pak Police arrest one with explosives at Benazir’s rally

Peshawar, Dec 26: The Peshawar Police today said that they have arrested a teenager who was carrying a small quantity of explosives at an election rally of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairperson Benazir Bhutto.

The boy, aged about 16, was caught at the gate of the rally, “he was carrying explosive material. We are investigating into the matter,” The News quoted Peshawar Police Chief Mohammad Tahir, assaying.

Tahir refused to divulge more details.

A police official, who was on deputed at the rally, said the boy was carrying explosive material and nails in his pocket.

Charsadda suicide attacker loaded with ball bearings

Peshawar, Dec 22: The suicide bomber who killed 54 people in Sherpao village mosque in Charsadda district of the NWFP, had packed his explosives vest with ball bearings to inflict maximum casualtie

Pak police hunting for clues in Charsadda suicide attack

Peshawar, Dec 22: Pakistani police are hunting for clues to find out the main culprits behind Friday’s suicide bombing that killed some 50 people at a mosque in Charsadda District of the North-West

Schools for female students in Pak receive threats

Peshawar, Dec 11: Several government girls’ schools in Pakistan have reportedly received threatening letters that they would be blown up if their staff does not observe proper Purdah.

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