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 […]
Governor’s rule rumours grow in KP as political tensions rise
Whispers of Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have grown louder as tensions between the federal government and the provincial administration escalate, fuelling intense speculation about the future of the governor’s office and the province’s political direction. Social media platforms have amplified the rumours, with claims of imminent federal intervention circulating widely. Senior political and […]
KP leaders unite in historic jirga to tackle terrorism and restore peace
Peshawar – Political leaders, civil society representatives, and security officials in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) gathered at the provincial assembly in a historic peace jirga. They discussed long-standing security challenges and aimed to promote sustainable peace. KP Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem said participants set aside political affiliations to focus solely on the people’s welfare. Saleem recalled […]
Taimur Saleem Jhagra Files Rs1bn Defamation Lawsuit Against PTI MNA Sher Afzal Marwat
Peshawar, June 13, 2025 – Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Minister Taimur Saleem Jhagra has filed a Rs1 billion defamation lawsuit against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Sher Afzal Marwat in Peshawar’s Session Court. The legal action stems from what Jhagra describes as baseless and defamatory allegations made by Marwat during a talk show on a private […]