KP human rights report flags rise in gender-based violence, harassment
KP human rights report flags rise in gender-based violence, harassment
CM Afridi Inaugurates Long-Awaited Peshawar Safe City Project
PESHAWAR – Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi officially inaugurated the Peshawar Safe City project today, fulfilling a vision to modernize urban surveillance and counter rising security challenges. The project, which remained in limbo for over 15 years, is now operational under the directive of the chief minister to ensure the safety of citizens and […]
Radio Pakistan Attack: PHC Dismisses Plea Against Speaker’s Inquiry Committee
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has dismissed a writ petition filed by the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) challenging the formation of an inquiry committee by the Speaker of the Provincial Assembly regarding the Radio Pakistan ransacking during May 2023 protests. The court, in its detailed verdict, ruled that the inquiry has not yet […]
Peshawar Court Sentences SHO, Six Excise Officials to Jail for Disobeying Orders
PESHAWAR: Additional Sessions Judge Peshawar, Muhammad Asif, sentenced seven officials of the Excise Police, including a Station House Officer (SHO), to ten days in prison and a fine for contempt and non-compliance during a narcotics trial. The court took this action during the trial of the case titled Muhammad Rahman etc. vs. The State. According […]
IHC Summons Top Officials in Missing Person Case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) summoned the secretaries of defense and interior on Monday after the government failed to implement a court verdict regarding a missing person. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani presided over the petition of Zainab Zaeem, who seeks the recovery of her husband and the enforcement of the court’s prior decision. During […]
CM Sohail Afridi Launches KP Spring Plantation Campaign 2026
Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi, officially inaugurated the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Spring Plantation Campaign 2026. He launched the drive by planting a sapling at the Chief Minister House in Peshawar today. This campaign marks a major step toward environmental sustainability in the province. The provincial government has set a massive target for this season. They […]
Peshawar High Court Clears Petitions as Road Blockades End Across KP
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) disposed of several petitions against road and highway closures on Wednesday. The court acted after the provincial government confirmed that all transport arteries are now open. A division bench of Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Farah Jamshed presided over the Peshawar High Court road blockage hearing. Advocate General […]
‘The People Are Suffering’: PHC Orders Immediate Reopening of Blockaded Arteries
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) delivered a sharp rebuke to administrative failures today. The court ordered the immediate reopening of all provincial arteries. It demanded that the government end the three-day blockade paralyzing the region. Justice Ejaz Anwar presided over petitions against the road closures. He addressed the Chief Secretary and the Inspector […]
PHC Mandates Child-Friendly Procedures in Sexual Offense Trials
Peshawar High Court (PHC) Mandates Child-Friendly Procedures in Sexual Offense Trials
PRCS, Media Unite to Amplify EU-Funded Humanitarian Efforts in Bajaur
PESHAWAR – The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) is ramping up its humanitarian transparency and outreach through a strategic media partnership aimed at highlighting critical relief work in the Bajaur district. In a dedicated Media Engagement Session held in Peshawar, the PRCS National Headquarters and its Merged Areas branch briefed journalists on the impact of […]