Peshawar High Court (PHC) has declared the levy of a cess on the transportation of timber by the Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) Mansehra as illegal, stating that the administration had no independent authority to impose any tax, fee, or cess. Read More: PHC seals 832 illegal treatment centres across Punjab A single-member bench headed by Justice […]
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PHC orders authorities to reopen all roads without delay
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday ordered the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and police to ensure the reopening of roads blocked by PTI workers and protesters by today. A two-member bench headed by Justice Ijaz Anwar and includes Justice Farah Jamshed took up the set of petitions filed by MPA Sobia Shahid, lawyer Tariq Afghan, […]
PHC orders special protection for children in sexual abuse cases
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has issued significant directives for cases of sexual crimes against children, emphasizing that child victims must be questioned in a friendly and supportive environment. The court also ordered that proceedings in such cases should be conducted in-camera (behind closed doors) to ensure complete privacy and protection of the victims. A […]
Peshawar High Court orders reopening of roads blocked by PTI protests
PESHAWAR — The Peshawar High Court (PHC) expressed strong displeasure over the closure of roads due to protests staged by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and directed authorities to immediately reopen all affected routes. The court also ordered a compliance report to be submitted by tomorrow. Read More: PHC issues decision on PTI leaders’ protective bail The hearing was […]
PHC strikes down KP Police Amendment Act, citing constitutional violations
In a landmark ruling aimed at safeguarding the independence of law enforcement, Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Saturday declared Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Amendment Act 2024 null and void. The court characterized provincial government’s attempt to subject appointment of senior police officers to Chief Minister’s approval as unconstitutional, warning that such measures risk turning police force […]
Peshawar High Court issues stay on KP Assembly inquiry into Radio Pakistan attack
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday issued a stay order, temporarily halting proceedings by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly speaker and a special committee he constituted to probe the ransacking and torching of the Radio Pakistan Peshawar building during protests following the arrest of former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan in May […]
Six new Peshawar High Court judges take oath
PESHAWAR: Six newly-confirmed judges of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) took oath of office on Monday in a ceremony led by Chief Justice SM Attique Shah. The event was attended by fellow judges, law officers, lawyers, and court staff. Read More: President confirms 27 judges of high courts as permanent The newly-confirmed judges include Justice Mohammad Tariq […]
Six new PHC judges take oath
Six permanent judges of Peshawar High Court (PHC) took oath of their office on Monday. There judges were Justices Muhammad Tariq Afridi, Abdul Fayaz, Salahuddin, Sadiq Ali, Syed Mudasser Ameer and Qazi Jawad Ehsanullah. PHC Chief Justice SM Attiq administered oath to the newly-confirmed judges at a ceremony in Peshawar. A few days ago President […]
PHC rules private school staff in KP entitled to social security
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has ruled that private school in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa must provide social security benefits to all their employees, including teachers. A two-judge bench, comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Dr Khurshid Iqbal, dismissed a petition filed by the Private Education Network (PEN), upholding the applicability of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa […]
Confidential report on PTM ban presented in Peshawar High Court
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday received a confidential report from the federal government regarding the ban on the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) and several of its leaders, including its chief Manzoor Ahmad Pashteen. Read More: CJP vows not to ‘let go’ those responsible for APS tragedy The additional attorney general, Sanaullah, submitted […]