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 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

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 […]

PHC Orders govt to Expedite District Protection Committees for Domestic Violence Cases

Peshawar High Court

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 […]