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Capital city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

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Peshawar: Capital city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Peshawar is the sixth largest city in Pakistan, with a population of over 2.3 million. It is situated in the north-west of the country, lying in the Valley of Peshawar. It is the capital of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where it is the largest city. Peshawar is primarily populated by Pashtuns, who comprise the second-largest ethnic group in the country. Situated in the Valley of Peshawar, a broad area situated east of the historic Khyber Pass, Peshawar's recorded history dates back to at least 539 BCE, making it one of the oldest cities in South Asia. Peshawar is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities of the country.

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US downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China | Oneindia News [Video]

US downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China | Oneindia News

US downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China; Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf dies after long illness; Peshawar mosque blast: Suicide bomber was in police uniform; Over 160 die from..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 06:22Published
Pakistan mosque blast: Minister says worshippers are not killed even in India | Oneindia News [Video]

Pakistan mosque blast: Minister says worshippers are not killed even in India | Oneindia News

Reacting to the recent mosque attack in Peshawar, Pakistan defense minister Khawaja Asif said worshippers were not killed during prayers even in India. #Pakistan #MosqueBlast #Attack

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Death toll rises in Peshawar mosque bombing [Video]

Death toll rises in Peshawar mosque bombing

A suicide bombing that struck inside a mosque at a police and government compound in northwest Pakistan reflects “security lapses,” current and former officials said as the death toll from the..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
TTP claims onus for Peshawar blast; Death toll rises to over 70 | Oneindia News*Explainer [Video]

TTP claims onus for Peshawar blast; Death toll rises to over 70 | Oneindia News*Explainer

The death toll in Peshawar blast that rocked the Pakistani city yesterday has reached over 70. More than 150 have been reported to be injured..or grievously wounded in this suicide bomb blast that..

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