Desecration case: PHC upholds life sentence for witchcraft in Peshawar graveyard
PESHAWAR — The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has rejected the appeal of a convict serving a life sentence for desecrating copies of the Holy Quran, practicing black magic, and slaughtering an animal for rituals inside a burial ground. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Sahibzada Asadullah and Justice Babar Sattar issued the ruling. Consequently, the court […]
PHC dismisses petitions against outsourcing of government hospitals in KP
PESHAWAR — The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has dismissed six separate petitions challenging the provincial government’s decision to outsource 24 public sector hospitals under a public-private partnership model. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Fazal Jamshed ruled that the judiciary cannot interfere in state policy matters provided they remain within the parameters […]
PHC issues contempt warnings after KP minister stopped from boarding flight
PESHAWAR — The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has expressed severe dissatisfaction over the offloading of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Higher Education and Youth Affairs Minister Meena Khan Afridi from a Germany-bound flight at Bacha Khan International Airport. A single bench headed by Chief Justice Syed Muhammad Atique Shah heard the high-stakes proceedings. During the session, the bench […]
Power security: Centre warns KP over World Bank concerns on Dasu transmission line delays
PESHAWAR — The federal ministry of energy has expressed severe concern over unresolved administrative bottlenecks halting the construction of the strategically vital 765-KV Dasu transmission line project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Warning that the delays threaten long-term national energy security, the federal government has sought immediate intervention from provincial authorities to resolve the crisis. This development […]
KP plans food self-sufficiency by 2030 amid fiscal rifts with Centre
PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced an agricultural strategy aiming to achieve provincial self-sufficiency across several key food sectors by 2030. Under this framework, the provincial government will expand the food department’s allocation in the upcoming budget to construct modern wheat storage facilities using advanced tech infrastructure. Chief Minister Afridi announced […]
PHC rejects Galiyat forest report, summons top KP officials over ‘malafide’ delays
PESHAWAR — Expressing severe displeasure over the failure to restore and determine forest boundaries in the scenic Galiyat region, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has rejected a high-powered committee’s report, terming it a “sham” and an open violation of judicial orders. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Babar Sattar issued a […]
Healthcare Facilities in KP: Budget Hits Rs275bn but Core Crises Remain Unresolved
PESHAWAR — Despite a massive surge in public funding, structural issues plague most healthcare facilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to the newly released Technical Working Group (TWG) Disparity Report, a severe gap persists in fund distribution. Therefore, several underprivileged regions continue to suffer from acute medical backwardness. Also Read: KP Announces Recruitment of 2,439 […]
HEC Performance Report: No KP University Secures Top Rank as Academic Standards Dip
PESHAWAR — The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has raised serious concerns over the quality of higher education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as no university from the province managed to secure the highest category in the latest annual review report for the fiscal year 2024–25. The comprehensive HEC evaluation, which assessed 95 universities across Pakistan, revealed that […]
KP Government Rejects Corruption Narrative
PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi Sohail Afridi has ordered all provincial departments to take immediate legal action against any unsubstantiated corruption claims within three days. This aggressive move marks a major escalation in the ongoing KP government corruption debate, especially as the political temperature rises. Unfounded Allegations While chairing a vital meeting […]
PHC Expresses Deep Concern Over KP Security Crisis
PESHAWAR – Expressing immense frustration during a contempt of court hearing, Peshawar high Court (PHC) Chief Justice S.M. Attique Shah stated that terrorism is burning parts of the province. The chief justice revealed that authorities even denied him security clearance to visit Dera Ismail Khan. This highlight showcases the severity of the KPK security crisis. […]