Neither side wants a breakdown in relations, so diplomatic re-engagement is a compulsion.

The RPL scheme allows workers to receive formal recognition for their expertise.

Recent reports have highlighted ‘learning poverty’ in Pakistan.

"Own losses" far outstrip dent IBOs, kinetic actions put in militants’ operational ability; need to revisit existing anti-terror strategies.

Despite end of calendar year, total tally will become clear well into January as collected samples are tested.

Sadda and Central Kurram get by somehow, with supplies coming in through a rough mountainous road. Not Parachinar, though, which remains cut off.