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Haji Misri Khan had received threats from militants after publishing stories about their activities.—File photo

HANGU Unidentified men gunned down a journalist in the volatile town of Hangu in the northwest early Tuesday, police said.

Haji Misri Khan had received threats from militants after publishing stories about their activities.—Reuters

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