Desecration case: PHC upholds life sentence for witchcraft in Peshawar graveyard
PESHAWAR — The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has rejected the appeal of a convict serving a life sentence for desecrating copies of the Holy Quran, practicing black magic, and slaughtering an animal for rituals inside a burial ground. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Sahibzada Asadullah and Justice Babar Sattar issued the ruling. Consequently, the court […]
PHC issues contempt warnings after KP minister stopped from boarding flight
PESHAWAR — The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has expressed severe dissatisfaction over the offloading of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Higher Education and Youth Affairs Minister Meena Khan Afridi from a Germany-bound flight at Bacha Khan International Airport. A single bench headed by Chief Justice Syed Muhammad Atique Shah heard the high-stakes proceedings. During the session, the bench […]
PHC rejects Galiyat forest report, summons top KP officials over ‘malafide’ delays
PESHAWAR — Expressing severe displeasure over the failure to restore and determine forest boundaries in the scenic Galiyat region, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has rejected a high-powered committee’s report, terming it a “sham” and an open violation of judicial orders. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Babar Sattar issued a […]
PHC Expresses Deep Concern Over KP Security Crisis
PESHAWAR – Expressing immense frustration during a contempt of court hearing, Peshawar high Court (PHC) Chief Justice S.M. Attique Shah stated that terrorism is burning parts of the province. The chief justice revealed that authorities even denied him security clearance to visit Dera Ismail Khan. This highlight showcases the severity of the KPK security crisis. […]
PHC takes notice of rodent surge, poor sanitation in Peshawar
PHC takes notice of rodent surge, poor sanitation in Peshawar
PIA Privatisation Challenged in PHC as “Unconstitutional”
PESHAWAR: Advocate Hastam Khan has submitted a writ petition in the Peshawar High Court (PHC), challenging the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The petition argues that handing a state institution to a private entity admits government failure. Furthermore, the petitioner contends that the government ignored the “actual owners”—the Pakistani people—before making this decision. The […]
Radio Pakistan Attack: PHC Dismisses Plea Against Speaker’s Inquiry Committee
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has dismissed a writ petition filed by the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) challenging the formation of an inquiry committee by the Speaker of the Provincial Assembly regarding the Radio Pakistan ransacking during May 2023 protests. The court, in its detailed verdict, ruled that the inquiry has not yet […]
Peshawar High Court Dismisses Petitions Against Ban on PTM
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on 2 March dismissed petitions that challenged the ban on the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), labeling them as non-maintainable. Furthermore, the court declared that the petitioners possess the right to approach the federal government’s review committee for the de-proscription of the organisation. The Release of the Detailed 62-Page Judgement Specifically, […]
Peshawar High Court Clears Petitions as Road Blockades End Across KP
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) disposed of several petitions against road and highway closures on Wednesday. The court acted after the provincial government confirmed that all transport arteries are now open. A division bench of Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Farah Jamshed presided over the Peshawar High Court road blockage hearing. Advocate General […]
‘The People Are Suffering’: PHC Orders Immediate Reopening of Blockaded Arteries
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) delivered a sharp rebuke to administrative failures today. The court ordered the immediate reopening of all provincial arteries. It demanded that the government end the three-day blockade paralyzing the region. Justice Ejaz Anwar presided over petitions against the road closures. He addressed the Chief Secretary and the Inspector […]