PHC Reviews Delays in Chitral Road Construction Amid Funding Issues
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on 11 December heard a petition concerning delays in road construction across Chitral. Chief Justice S.M. Atiq Shah and Justice Mohammad Ijaz Khan expressed concern over incomplete infrastructure and urged authorities to act quickly. The court summoned the National Highway Authority to provide a detailed report on unfinished […]
PHC Seeks Explanation Over Delays, Poor Safety On Indus Highway
The Peshawar High Court on 9 May held a hearing on repair, restoration, and security failures along the Indus Highway. Judges expressed concern that southern districts suffer daily accidents because authorities have not completed infrastructure work and continue to allow overloaded vehicles. Chief Justice S.M. Atiq Shah and Justice Mohammad Ijaz Khan oversaw the proceedings. […]
PHC rules lawyers’ strikes unconstitutional as landmark verdict exposes cost of court boycotts
Peshawar High Court lawyers strike illegal
Lawyers Challenge 27th Amendment In PHC
Peshawar – Lawyers have filed a petition in the Peshawar High Court challenging the 27th constitutional amendment. They argue that it violates key constitutional provisions and undermines judicial independence. The petition was lodged by Hustam Khan Advocate through Sulaiman Khan Advocate. It names the federal government, President of Pakistan, Speaker of the National Assembly, Chairman […]
KP cabinet approves withdrawal of 9 and 10 May cases
KP cabinet approves withdrawal of 9 and 10 May cases
Torkham border closure: CM orders urgent relief for stranded people
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi, has ordered immediate assistance for families trapped at the Torkham crossing as the border closure entered its 55th day. Speaking via video link at the 41st provincial cabinet meeting, Afridi directed officials to move food, water and essential supplies to the men, women, children and elderly stranded at […]
KP drafts law to establish endowment fund for Kalash community
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has drafted a new law to establish a special endowment fund dedicated to the cultural and social development of the Kalash community. Officials confirmed that the proposed Kalash Community Endowment Fund Act 2025 is now ready in draft form and aims to create a protected financial pool strengthened through planned investments. […]
PHC dismisses PTI petitions challenging oath on reserved seats
Peshawar: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has dismissed three separate petitions filed by former Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Speaker Babar Saleem Swati, challenging the governor’s authority to administer oaths to members elected on reserved seats. At the same time, the court confirmed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members on these seats are now considered […]
PHC Reserves Order on KP CM, PTI Candidate’s Pleas Challenging ECP Notices
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday reserved its verdict on petitions filed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi and PTI-backed by-election candidate Shehrnaz Omar Ayub, who have challenged the legality of notices issued to them by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for alleged violations of the election code of conduct. […]
Islamabad Suicide Attack Investigation Reveals Major Breakthrough
The Islamabad suicide attack investigation recorded a major breakthrough as Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar revealed new arrests, key confessional statements, and clear cross-border links behind the assault. During a press conference in Islamabad, he showed the video statement of the attack’s handler, Sajidullah alias Sheena, marking an important moment in the probe. The […]