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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 […]
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 acquits man in 12kg charas smuggling case
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has acquitted a man previously sentenced to life for allegedly smuggling 12 kilograms of charas, ruling that major contradictions in the prosecution’s case rendered the conviction unsustainable. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Syed Muhammad Attique Shah and Justice Ijaz Khan hears the criminal appeal filed by Muhammad […]
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. […]
PHC Questions KP govt over failure to curb dengue and chikungunya
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court has asked the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, the Health Department, and other concerned institutions to explain why they failed to control the spread of dengue and chikungunya across the province. The court issued formal notices to the departments and sought detailed replies on their actions to prevent these diseases. A […]
Peshawar High Court Orders Five-Year Audit of Zoos, Wildlife Parks
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has directed the Wildlife and Livestock Departments to submit a five-year audit report of zoos and wildlife parks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after a petition highlighted the poor conditions faced by animals at Peshawar Zoo. According to the court’s written order, the Peshawar High Court instructed both departments to […]
PHC Strikes Down KP Provincial Excise Duty (UMT) Act, 2024
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has struck down the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Excise Duty (Unmanufactured Tobacco) Act, 2024, declaring it unconstitutional. The verdict came after Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited (PTC) and other petitioners challenged the provincial government’s authority to impose excise duty on unmanufactured tobacco. Also Read: PHC Takes Notice of Street Children […]
PHC Takes Notice of Street Children Issue, Seeks Reply from Government
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has sought a formal reply from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government over the growing number of street children in the province who remain deprived of education and basic protection. The case has once again brought focus to the neglected issue of street children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighting the gap […]
Sikh’s Decade-Long Struggle for Cremation Ground in KP Continues in Court
PESHAWAR – The question of where Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Hindu and Sikh communities can cremate their dead returned to the Peshawar High Court (PHC) today—an issue that has lingered unresolved for more than a decade. A two-member bench, comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Waqar Ahmad, heard the latest petition and asked the provincial […]