Polio virus detected in sewage samples across Pakistan
Polio virus detected in sewage samples across Pakistan
PHC Allows Appeal Hearings Against Military Court Convictions
PESHAWAR – The military court convictions appeal in Peshawar High Court (PHC) moved forward as the court declared the petitions maintainable. Adnan from Mardan and others, convicted in connection with the 9 May incidents, filed these petitions. A two-member bench of the Peshawar High Court issued a detailed written order. According to the bench, individuals […]
Govt Bans Use of Term ‘Killed’ For Security Personnel in Media
PESHAWAR – The federal government of Pakistan has formally banned the use of the term killed for members of the country’s security forces who die in the line of duty, replacing it with the term shaheed (martyr). The move comes in response to a petition filed in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) by Advocate Muhammad […]
Swat Tragedy: PHC Seeks detailed report on deaths of 18 tourists
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has issued a 22-page written order directing authorities to submit a detailed report on the Swat tragedy, in which 18 tourists drowned in the Swat River on 27 June. A two-member bench led by Chief Justice SM Attique Shah and Justice Faheem Wali heard the case. The court […]
Ali Asghar moves Peshawar High Court over reserved seats dispute
PESHAWAR – Member National Assembly Ali Asghar has filed a detailed petition in the Peshawar High Court, challenging the allocation of reserved seats to political parties other than the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The Ali Asghar petition on reserved seats calls for the annulment of court rulings from 13 and 14 March 2024 and urges the […]
Amirullah Khan Yaftali dies; Chitral mourns cultural icon and community leader
CHITRAL – Amirullah Khan Yaftali, a prominent political and social figure from Laspur, Chitral, has passed away. He leaves behind a legacy rooted in cultural preservation, public service, and fearless advocacy for local rights. Born into a respected family in Harchin, Laspur, Amirullah Khan Yaftali led a household known for hospitality and leadership. His father, […]
PDMA Issues Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Alert for Northern KP districts
PESHAWAR – The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) alert for several northern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The warning comes in response to rising temperatures and fast-paced glacial melting. According to a PDMA statement released on 4 July, the ongoing heatwave is causing glaciers to melt rapidly. This […]
Peshawar High Court Halts Oath on Reserved Seats in KP Assembly
Peshawar High Court Halts Oath on Reserved Seats in KP Assembly
PTI’s Reserved Seats Ruling: Pakistan Supreme Court Overturns PTI’s Claim
PESHAWAR – The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in a landmark 7-5 majority decision, accepted review petitions and revoked PTI’s reserved seats allocation, overturning its July 12, 2024, ruling. The Constitutional Bench upheld the Peshawar High Court’s March 2024 decision, denying the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), access to reserved seats for […]
Monsoon Floods in Swat Trigger Devastation and Prompt High Alert
PESHAWAR – The monsoon floods in Swat have unleashed severe destruction across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with the Swat River at Khowazakhela experiencing intense flooding over the past 24 hours. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a high alert, mobilizing resources to address the crisis that has claimed lives and damaged infrastructure. Read More: KP […]