Peshawar High Court Questions Travel Restrictions Based on FIRs and Agency Reports
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court has questioned the legality of placing citizens on travel restriction lists solely on the basis of FIRs or intelligence reports, stressing that authorities must follow established legal standards. A two-member bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Babar Sattar heard a petition filed by Dr Amjad Ali, a member […]
KP Reports 370 Child Sexual Abuse Cases in First 7 Months of 2026
PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has recorded a sharp rise in crimes against children, with 370 cases of sexual abuse reported in the first seven months of 2026, according to police sources. The data shows that victims include both boys and girls from different districts across the province, including Peshawar. In nearly 10 cases, children […]
KP and Opposition Unite to Demand Tax Immunity for Tribal Districts, Malakand
PESHAWAR – A rare display of political unity has emerged in the provincial assembly over the economic status of the frontier regions. Specifically, treasury and opposition benches in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly have joined hands to oppose the enforcement of new taxes in tribal districts and the Malakand Division. During a heated assembly session, lawmakers […]
Polio Oversight Board Delegation Reaffirms Commitment to Help Pakistan Eradicate Polio
PESHAWAR – A high-level delegation from the Polio Oversight Board (POB) of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative has arrived in Pakistan to assess current eradication efforts. The international representatives met with senior leadership from the country’s anti-polio program at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) in Islamabad. During the strategic session, local officials delivered a […]
Storm Cripples Peshawar Power Grid, Over 200 Feeders Trip Amid Heavy Rain
PESHAWAR — A powerful storm has crippled Peshawar’s power grid, tripping more than 200 feeders and plunging large parts of the city into darkness. Heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms battered the city’s electricity transmission network on Monday. The disruption knocked out power supply across multiple neighborhoods. Residents faced severe hardship as a result. The […]
PHC Grants Interim Relief to 123 Afghan Professionals, Barring Immediate Deportation
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) granted interim relief to 123 Afghan nationals—including former defense and security personnel, journalists, lawyers, and teachers—who faced potential expulsion from the country. A two-member bench comprising Justice Waqar Ahmad and Justice Inamullah Khan presided over the landmark hearings. Addressing the urgent appeals of the high-risk Afghan professionals, the court […]
Afghan Refugees in KP: Directs NADRA to Decide Afghan Citizen Card, POR Card Cases Within 4 Months
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court has ordered the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to decide citizenship verification cases within four months. The ruling concerns applicants whose records are linked to Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC) and Proof of Registration (POR) cards. The issue has gained attention amid ongoing efforts to repatriate Afghan refugees from […]
Dialogue Should Be First Response to Disputes, Not Last: Governor KP
PESHAWAR — Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi called for dialogue to become the primary mechanism for conflict resolution on Friday, emphasizing that mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) are essential for expanding access to justice and promoting social harmony. Speaking as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of a two-day foundation training program […]
Pakistan’s First Yak Breeding and Research Project Approved in KP to Save Endangered Species
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has approved the country’s first Yak Breeding and Research Project. This historic move aims to protect an endangered animal species. Official documents show that the government will build a modern research station in Broghil. This remote valley sits close to the Pak-Afghan border. The new facility will span over […]
Gilgit win Shandur Polo Festival after 13 years, end Chitral’s dominance
SHANDUR PASS — Team Gilgit shattered a 13-year title drought and reclaimed the coveted Shandur Polo Festival trophy by defeating arch-rivals Chitral in a gripping final at the world’s highest polo ground, perched at an altitude of 12,000 feet above sea level. A historic victory at the roof of the world The annual Shandur Polo […]