Use of mercury in gold mining challenged in Peshawar High Court
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 […]
Alkhidmat Foundation inagurates Women Vocational Center in Kalash
The Alkhidmat Foundation has inaugurated a Women Vocational Center in Kalash Valley to empower local women.
KP Government Launches Ehsaas Youth Internship Program to Empower Young People
the provincial government has launched the Ehsaas Youth Internship Program along with the Ehsaas Youth Program.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Solarization Project: KP Government Launches Initiative to Tackle Electricity Crisis
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa solarization project.
Worsening Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Closes Courts in Two Districts
security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PHC Orders govt to Expedite District Protection Committees for Domestic Violence Cases
Peshawar: The Peshawar High Court has directed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government to speed up the establishment of District Protection Committees (DPCs) under The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act. The court order came in response to a writ petition filed by Advocate Mehwish Muhib Kakakhel, a women’s and human rights activist, who […]
Anti-Terrorism Court Acquits Provincial Minister, Lawmakers, and 27 Others in May 9 Case
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Peshawar has acquitted Provincial Minister Meena Khan Afridi, three members of the Provincial Assembly, and 27 others due to insufficient evidence in the May 9 case. The prosecution stated that on May 9, 2023, protesters in the jurisdiction of Khan Raziq Shaheed Police Station held a demonstration against the arrest […]
Chief Justice Peshawar High Court Urges Swift Govt Action on Security Amid Rising Violence
Chief Justice Peshawar High Court Urges Swift Govt Action on Security Amid Rising Violence
Justice Yahya Afridi nominated as New Chief Justice of Pakistan
Justice Yahya Afridi has been nominated as the new Chief Justice of Pakistan by the parliamentary committee tasked with overseeing judicial appointments. The decision was made during a committee meeting held on Tuesday at the Parliament House in Islamabad, where members evaluated the qualifications of three senior Supreme Court judges. The Ministry of Law presented […]