Author Archives: Yaqoob Malik
21st May, 2013
Power loadshedding: Candidates take exams in hot, humid weather
ATTOCK, May 20: Candidates appearing in the intermediate examinations under the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) have asked the board to take instant measures for the provision of alternative electricity arrangements at examination centres
ATTOCK, May 20: Candidates appearing in the intermediate examinations under the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) have asked the board to take instant measures for the provision of alternative electricity arrangements at examination centres
21st May, 2013
Power loadshedding: Candidates take exams in hot, humid weather
ATTOCK, May 20: Candidates appearing in the intermediate examinations under the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) have asked the board to take instant measures for the provision of alternative electricity arrangements at examination centres
ATTOCK, May 20: Candidates appearing in the intermediate examinations under the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) have asked the board to take instant measures for the provision of alternative electricity arrangements at examination centres
19th May, 2013
Loadshedding out of control
Attock, May 18: Power loadshedding is the mother of all miseries, as it adversely affects every sector of life, people said while referring to the 20 hours of power failure observed here.
Attock, May 18: Power loadshedding is the mother of all miseries, as it adversely affects every sector of life, people said while referring to the 20 hours of power failure observed here.
18th May, 2013
Petition disposed of: ECP refuses re-counting in NA-57
ISLAMABAD, May 17: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench on Friday disposed of a petition filed against the re-counting of votes in NA-57 (Attock), and referred the matter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
ISLAMABAD, May 17: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench on Friday disposed of a petition filed against the re-counting of votes in NA-57 (Attock), and referred the matter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
18th May, 2013
Petition disposed of: ECP refuses re-counting in NA-57
ISLAMABAD, May 17: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench on Friday disposed of a petition filed against the re-counting of votes in NA-57 (Attock), and referred the matter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). However, the ECP, after examining the LHC order, dismissed the request for re-counting of votes despite having ordered it earlier
ISLAMABAD, May 17: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench on Friday disposed of a petition filed against the re-counting of votes in NA-57 (Attock), and referred the matter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). However, the ECP, after examining the LHC order, dismissed the request for re-counting of votes despite having ordered it earlier
17th May, 2013
Re-counting of votes stayed
ATTOCK, May 16: Recounting of votes in NA-57 Attock-1 was on Thursday evening stayed till Friday by Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi bench on the application of Sheikh Aftab Ahmed of the PML-N, who had been declared the winner.
ATTOCK, May 16: Recounting of votes in NA-57 Attock-1 was on Thursday evening stayed till Friday by Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi bench on the application of Sheikh Aftab Ahmed of the PML-N, who had been declared the winner.
14th May, 2013
PML-N wins a clear majority in Attock district
ATTOCK, May 13: The Pakistan Muslim League-N obtained a clear majority in Attock district according to the unofficial results, winning six of the total eight seats
ATTOCK, May 13: The Pakistan Muslim League-N obtained a clear majority in Attock district according to the unofficial results, winning six of the total eight seats
11th May, 2013
Surety bonds obtained from proven troublemakers
ATTOCK, May 10: The district police have identified 100 people who are proven troublemakers according to the past elections’ history, and have obtained surety bonds from them.
ATTOCK, May 10: The district police have identified 100 people who are proven troublemakers according to the past elections’ history, and have obtained surety bonds from them.
8th May, 2013
Independent candidate gives sleepless nights to PTI, PML-N
ATTOCK, May 7: The presence of Major (Retired) Tahir Sadik Khan in the contest for NA-57 and NA-58 has changed election dynamics in both constituencies, which were initially believed to be a battleground for the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf and the Pakistan Muslim League-N
ATTOCK, May 7: The presence of Major (Retired) Tahir Sadik Khan in the contest for NA-57 and NA-58 has changed election dynamics in both constituencies, which were initially believed to be a battleground for the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf and the Pakistan Muslim League-N
5th May, 2013
FC personnel arrested for carrying explosive devices
Five detonators along with a 23 foot long safety fuse were recovered from the FC personnel's possession at Khushalgarh bridge, on the Kohat-Pindi road.
Five detonators along with a 23 foot long safety fuse were recovered from the FC personnel's possession at Khushalgarh bridge, on the Kohat-Pindi road.
5th May, 2013
Son struggling to win father’s seat
ATTOCK, May 4: PML-N candidate for NA -58 Attock-II Malik Itabar Khan is struggling to win the seat of his father, late Malik Allahyar Khan of Kunda.
ATTOCK, May 4: PML-N candidate for NA -58 Attock-II Malik Itabar Khan is struggling to win the seat of his father, late Malik Allahyar Khan of Kunda.
4th May, 2013
Rangers, Army sought for election security in Attock
ATTOCK, May 3: The district government has demanded six companies of Army and 10 of Rangers to provide foolproof security on polling day, it has been learnt.
ATTOCK, May 3: The district government has demanded six companies of Army and 10 of Rangers to provide foolproof security on polling day, it has been learnt.
30th April, 2013
PTI ticket holders are old political stalwarts
ATTOCK, April 29: Although Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) provided an opportunity to the common people in its intra-party elections, it has awarded tickets to influential political stalwarts for all the eight seats in the
ATTOCK, April 29: Although Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) provided an opportunity to the common people in its intra-party elections, it has awarded tickets to influential political stalwarts for all the eight seats in the
29th April, 2013
Wheat harvesting season: Rain spells worry farmers in Attock
ATTOCK, April 28: The rains before and after the sowing of the wheat crop had raised expectations of a good yield this year, but now farmers are worried that the frequent rain spells during the harvesting season may damage their crops and affect the yield.
ATTOCK, April 28: The rains before and after the sowing of the wheat crop had raised expectations of a good yield this year, but now farmers are worried that the frequent rain spells during the harvesting season may damage their crops and affect the yield.
23rd April, 2013
PPP’s poor electoral chances in Attock
PPP workers in Attock seem to lack enthusiasm without a dynamic leadership, despite a huge ideological vote bank.
PPP workers in Attock seem to lack enthusiasm without a dynamic leadership, despite a huge ideological vote bank.
22nd April, 2013
PML-N leader bags ticket for his son
ATTOCK, April 21: The former MNA of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Sheikh Aftab Ahmed, also aspirant for NA-57, on Sunday succeeded in bagging ticket for his son Sheikh Suleman Sarwar for PP-15 Attock-1.
ATTOCK, April 21: The former MNA of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Sheikh Aftab Ahmed, also aspirant for NA-57, on Sunday succeeded in bagging ticket for his son Sheikh Suleman Sarwar for PP-15 Attock-1.
18th April, 2013
PTI aspirant decides to run solo
ATTOCK, April 17: The Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) aspirant Sardar Mumtaz Khan has decided to run for the provincial assembly constituency (PP-19) as an independent after he was denied the party ticket.
ATTOCK, April 17: The Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) aspirant Sardar Mumtaz Khan has decided to run for the provincial assembly constituency (PP-19) as an independent after he was denied the party ticket.
17th April, 2013
Clan affiliation main factor in Attock
The Biradri system has always remained a main factor in elections in the rural areas.
The Biradri system has always remained a main factor in elections in the rural areas.
16th April, 2013
Land erosion leads to road collapse
ATTOCK, April 15: The rapid erosion of land surrounding the main Attock-Sanjwal Highway is posing a serious threat to the motorists, as a portion of the road collapsed here on Monday.
ATTOCK, April 15: The rapid erosion of land surrounding the main Attock-Sanjwal Highway is posing a serious threat to the motorists, as a portion of the road collapsed here on Monday.
12th April, 2013
Textbooks run short
ATTOCK, April 11: Textbooks are not available in the market despite the start of new academic session 2013-14 , causing great hardship for the students and their parents, it has been learnt.
ATTOCK, April 11: Textbooks are not available in the market despite the start of new academic session 2013-14 , causing great hardship for the students and their parents, it has been learnt.
