PHC Halts KP Govt Move, Lets Governor Use Nathia Gali Residence
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has stopped the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government from repurposing the historic Governor House in Nathia Gali and granted temporary usage rights to Governor Faisal Karim Kundi. The decision came during a hearing on Tuesday, where a bench comprising Justice Ejaz Anwar and Justice Dr Khurshid Iqbal heard a […]
Reserved Seats Controversy in KP Lands In Peshawar High Court
Peshawar – The reserved seats controversy reached the Peshawar High Court on Monday as two crucial petitions came under hearing. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati filed one of the petitions. They challenged the oath-taking of reserved seat members at the Governor House. They argued that the Constitution’s […]
PHC Terms Political Tug-Of-War Over Reserved Seats Harmful to Public
PESHAWAR – Justice Sahibzada Asadullah of the Peshawar High Court expressed frustration over the ongoing deadlock regarding oath-taking of members on reserved seats, stating that both sides were “playing games” while the people continued to suffer. During the hearing of a petition filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) seeking directions for administering oaths to newly […]
GLOF Alert Issued for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as Heavy Rains Threaten Floods
PESHAWAR – A critical GLOF alert has been issued for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), warning of heavy rainfall this week that could trigger Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and flash flooding in the province’s mountainous areas. The GLOF alert signals an urgent need for action to protect communities, livestock, and […]
Polio virus detected in sewage samples across Pakistan
Polio virus detected in sewage samples across Pakistan
PHC Allows Appeal Hearings Against Military Court Convictions
PESHAWAR – The military court convictions appeal in Peshawar High Court (PHC) moved forward as the court declared the petitions maintainable. Adnan from Mardan and others, convicted in connection with the 9 May incidents, filed these petitions. A two-member bench of the Peshawar High Court issued a detailed written order. According to the bench, individuals […]
Govt Bans Use of Term ‘Killed’ For Security Personnel in Media
PESHAWAR – The federal government of Pakistan has formally banned the use of the term killed for members of the country’s security forces who die in the line of duty, replacing it with the term shaheed (martyr). The move comes in response to a petition filed in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) by Advocate Muhammad […]
Swat Tragedy: PHC Seeks detailed report on deaths of 18 tourists
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has issued a 22-page written order directing authorities to submit a detailed report on the Swat tragedy, in which 18 tourists drowned in the Swat River on 27 June. A two-member bench led by Chief Justice SM Attique Shah and Justice Faheem Wali heard the case. The court […]
Ali Asghar moves Peshawar High Court over reserved seats dispute
PESHAWAR – Member National Assembly Ali Asghar has filed a detailed petition in the Peshawar High Court, challenging the allocation of reserved seats to political parties other than the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The Ali Asghar petition on reserved seats calls for the annulment of court rulings from 13 and 14 March 2024 and urges the […]
Amirullah Khan Yaftali dies; Chitral mourns cultural icon and community leader
CHITRAL – Amirullah Khan Yaftali, a prominent political and social figure from Laspur, Chitral, has passed away. He leaves behind a legacy rooted in cultural preservation, public service, and fearless advocacy for local rights. Born into a respected family in Harchin, Laspur, Amirullah Khan Yaftali led a household known for hospitality and leadership. His father, […]