PHC Bans Glacier Cutting in Upper Dir, Warns Of Climate Impact
Peshawar – Amid growing concerns over environmental degradation, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has banned glacier cutting in Upper Dir, prompting the district administration to impose Section 144. The court acted on a contempt plea backed by video evidence. Experts warn the practice could harm water sources essential for wheat cultivation across Pakistan. Read More: […]
PTI accused of misleading public as PPP vows to continue protests
PESHAWAR – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Central Secretary General Muhammad Humayun Khan has accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of misleading the public with empty promises. Speaking outside the Peshawar High Court, he said PTI is attempting to disrupt peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by repeatedly calling for protests funded from the provincial treasury. Humayun Khan highlighted the […]
Zardari Signs Child Marriage Bill, Sparks Hope for Reform
PESHAWAR – President Asif Ali Zardari signed the Islamabad Capital Territory child marriage bill, 2025. The new law sets the legal marriage age at 18 for both boys and girls in Islamabad. This marks a significant move in Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to eliminate child marriage. The bill replaces the colonial-era Child Marriage Restraint Act of […]
Make Tobacco Education Mandatory To Curb Tobacco Use
Tobacco use remains one of the most pressing public health threats in Pakistan, particularly among the country’s youth. Despite laws and awareness campaigns, smoking rates among teenagers are increasing. Data shows that 10.7% of Pakistani youth aged 13 to 15 use tobacco products—7.2% smoke, while 5.3% use smokeless tobacco. Shockingly, nearly 40% of those who […]