KP chief minster demands action over war damage
PESHAWAR – Chief Minister Sohail Afridi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) said that officials responsible for collateral damage in the war on terror must face legal action. He stressed that basic human rights will not be violated in the province. Speaking to the media in Peshawar before meeting the party founder, Afridi announced that the cabinet would […]
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi terms civilian casualties in anti-terror operations ‘war crime’
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi terms civilian casualties in anti-terror operations ‘war crime’.
PHC Questions KP govt over failure to curb dengue and chikungunya
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court has asked the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, the Health Department, and other concerned institutions to explain why they failed to control the spread of dengue and chikungunya across the province. The court issued formal notices to the departments and sought detailed replies on their actions to prevent these diseases. A […]
Toxic Rickshaw Emissions Choking Peshawar
Peshawar’s air quality has deteriorated sharply. Thousands of old rickshaws with worn-out engines continue to emit toxic gases across the city. Health experts warn that the unchecked operation of these vehicles is fueling a rise in cancer, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses. Oncologist Dr Nisar from a private hospital in Peshawar said almost 30 percent […]
FBR told to Operationalize tax concession for women entrepreneurs in 30 days
The Federal Tax Ombudsman has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to Operationalize 25% tax concession for women entrepreneurs in the income tax return (IRIS) system within 30 days, terming the delay a clear case of maladministration. The order came after a complaint filed by Advocate High Court Nida Khan, who argued that the […]
Peshawar High Court Orders Five-Year Audit of Zoos, Wildlife Parks
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has directed the Wildlife and Livestock Departments to submit a five-year audit report of zoos and wildlife parks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after a petition highlighted the poor conditions faced by animals at Peshawar Zoo. According to the court’s written order, the Peshawar High Court instructed both departments to […]
Pakistan’s Eggs Find A New Market: America Joins the Export List
PESHAWAR – For decades, Pakistan’s poultry farmers supplied their eggs to regional markets across the Gulf, East Africa, and Asia. But this year, the story took a remarkable turn. For the first time, eggs from Pakistan have found their way to supermarket shelves in the United States — a shift that marks a quiet but […]
PHC Takes Notice of Street Children Issue, Seeks Reply from Government
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has sought a formal reply from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government over the growing number of street children in the province who remain deprived of education and basic protection. The case has once again brought focus to the neglected issue of street children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighting the gap […]
Sikh’s Decade-Long Struggle for Cremation Ground in KP Continues in Court
PESHAWAR – The question of where Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Hindu and Sikh communities can cremate their dead returned to the Peshawar High Court (PHC) today—an issue that has lingered unresolved for more than a decade. A two-member bench, comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Waqar Ahmad, heard the latest petition and asked the provincial […]
PHC Questions Kohat Coal Power Plant Project Amid Pollution Fears
PESHAWAR — The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has taken up a petition challenging the construction of a coal power plant in Kohat, a district already struggling with pollution from a nearby cement factory. The case, heard by Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Waqar Ahmad, underscores a growing tension between industrial development and public health […]