‘Left at the Mercy of Militants’: Petition Filed Over Worsening Security in KP

Peshawar Court Sentences SHO, Six Excise Officials to Jail for Disobeying Orders

PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court (PHC) has been moved against the worsening security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s southern districts, where residents say they feel abandoned amid rising militant activity. Advocate Sajjad Mehsud filed the petition, arguing that the government has failed in its constitutional duty to protect its people. The petition highlights how lawlessness has taken […]

Maulana Hamid-ul-Haq martyred in Haqqania Madrassa blast

PESHAWAR- A devastating suicide explosion shook Haqqania Madrassa in Akora Khattak just after Jumma prayers, claiming the life of Maulana Hamid-ul-Haq, the son of late Maulana Sami-ul-Haq and Naib Mohtamim (Deputy Administrator) of the madrassa. More than 20 people were injured, several in critical condition. According to Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Zulfiqar, Maulana […]

Tobacco board closure sparks protests in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The tobacco board closure has triggered protests from farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, who claim the decision threatens their livelihoods and the future of their families. The Kisan Board Central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa announced plans to stage a sit-in in Islamabad and hold a grand jirga, uniting farmers across the province to demand a reversal of the […]

Use of mercury in gold mining challenged in Peshawar High Court

Peshawar Court Sentences SHO, Six Excise Officials to Jail for Disobeying Orders

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has been moved to take action against the use of mercury in gold mining activities in Kohat, which, according to petitioners, is causing widespread environmental pollution and posing serious health risks. The petition, filed as public interest litigation, was submitted by former Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Amjad Khan Afridi […]

KP Assembly Approves Brick Kiln Registration Bill 2024

PESHAWAR- The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has approved the Brick Kiln Registration Bill 2024, introducing a regulatory framework to streamline the industry and address environmental concerns.The legislation grants industrial status to brick kilns and aims to ensure sustainable operations while protecting labor rights. Under the Brick Kiln Registration Bill 2024, existing kilns must register with the […]