PIA Privatisation Challenged in PHC as “Unconstitutional”
PESHAWAR: Advocate Hastam Khan has submitted a writ petition in the Peshawar High Court (PHC), challenging the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The petition argues that handing a state institution to a private entity admits government failure. Furthermore, the petitioner contends that the government ignored the “actual owners”—the Pakistani people—before making this decision. The […]
Federal Govt Slashes Development Budget by Rs100 Billions
PESHAWAR: The federal government has decided to cut the public sector development program (PSDP) by Rs 100 billion in response to the tense regional situation due to the US and Israel war on Iran. Documents obtained on Thursday reveal extensive reductions across provincial grants, infrastructure projects, and essential service sectors. Sources indicate the government will […]
PHC Seeks Report from KP Govt Over Renaming of Arbab Niaz Stadium
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) sought a detailed report from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Thursday. The court is questioning the decision to rename the historic Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium after PTI founder Imran Khan. A two-member bench heard the petition. Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Sadiq Ali Momand presided over the proceedings. […]