Petition filed against PTI’s Nov 24 protest in Peshawar High Court
A petition has been filed in the Peshawar High Court seeking to halt the protest rally announced by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government for November 24, 2024.
New CJP: Who is Justice Yahya Afridi?
The newly-formed Special Parliamentary Committee (SPC) has nominated Justice Yahya Afridi for the post of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP). Justice Yahya was third in the seniority list.
Children of govt employees will no longer be able to secure jobs through quotas
The Supreme Court has issued a decision regarding the quota for the children of government employees. The ruling, written by Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and spanning 11 pages, declares that all policies and packages related to the quota for the children of government employees are unconstitutional. The Supreme Court has
PHC seeks response on shooting and shelling at ‘Pashtun National Jirga’
The Peshawar High Court has summoned the Chief Secretary, Secretary Home, and City Police Chief (CCPO) in connection with a raid on the “Pashtun National Jirga” meeting site in Jamrud, Khyber District, as well as incidents of gunfire and shelling in the area. Moreover, notices have also been issued to
PHC demands govt response on TikTok ban petition
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court has given the federal government a 15-day deadline to respond to a petition seeking a complete ban on TikTok. The petition argues that authorities have failed to remove ‘profane and obscene’ content from the app. The case, scheduled for a hearing on June 20, will
Supreme Court suspends PHC’s verdict on Sunni Ittehad Council reserved seats
The Supreme Court has suspended the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) verdict on reserved seat while accepting the Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) plea against the high court’s ruling. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had rejected the party’s plea depriving it of reserved seats. Back in March, the Peshawar High Court had
KP govt to contest PHC assembly session order in SC
KP govt intends to file petition on Monday in the SC against the PHC ruling, which mandated the convening of the provincial assembly session.
PHC Chief Justice States Criticism from Political Parties Came at a High Cost
During a full court reference ceremony honouring him, Chief Justice Muhammad Ibrahim Khan of the Peshawar High Court shared insights into his tenure, emphasising the hurdles and victories experienced throughout his judicial career. Reflecting on his service, CJ Khan acknowledged facing criticism from political parties for judgements he deemed lawful.
