4 h. ago Peshawar high court cancels ECP notification on reserved seats in KP assembly

The Peshawar High Court on Tuesday nullified the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) notification regarding the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. The ruling came in response to a petition filed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The court issued a two-page written verdict, instructing the ECP to […]

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3 d. ago PHC vacates stay on reserved seats, directs ECP to decide ANP’s application

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday lifted the stay order on the swearing-in of lawmakers nominated for reserved seats for women and minorities in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Assembly. The court also directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to decide the distribution of these seats within 10 days. A two-member bench, comprising Justice […]

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4 d. ago PHC seeks report on helicopter availability, tourist safety in KP

Peshawar High Court (PHC) held a hearing on the case of tourists drowning in the Swat River. A two-member bench headed by Chief Justice SM Atiq Shah presided over the proceedings. During the hearing, the Chief Justice inquired about the absence of the Commissioner of Malakand Division and questioned the status of the inquiry officer […]

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5 d. ago PHC demands accountability over Swat tragedy, seeks reports on rescue operations

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has called for detailed reports on the availability of helicopters and safety measures for tourists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the tragic drowning incident in the Swat River. A two-member bench, led by Chief Justice SM Atiq Shah, presided over the proceedings, examining the lapses that led to the loss […]

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6 d. ago Negligence in Swat: PHC summons top officials after death of 17 tourists

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday took serious notice of the recent tragedy in Swat where 17 tourists lost their lives due to alleged negligence by authorities. During a hearing on the incident, Chief Justice SM Atiq Shah and Justice Faheem Wali summoned the Commissioners of Malakand, Hazara, Kohat, Dera Ismail Khan and other […]

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8 d. ago ECP to meet today on SC reserved seats verdict, notification expected soon

ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is set to hold a key meeting today (Monday) to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on reserved seats in Pakistan’s legislative bodies. According to sources, the meeting will focus on implementing the court’s verdict, reviewing legal details, and devising a strategy for notifying the successful candidates […]

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1 week ago CB overrules July 12 ruling in reserved seats case, ‘denies PTI

Majority seven-member verdict accepts review petitions, restoring March 12, 2024 decision of the Peshawar High Court Justice Mandokhail maintains his dissent in respect of 39 seats, while Justices Mazhar and Rizvi conditionally accepted review plea petitions Justice Panhwar recuses amid SIC concerns over his induction post-26th Amendment ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s Constitutional Bench on Friday […]

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1 week ago Supreme court restores 77 reserved seats in national and provincial assemblies

The Supreme Court has restored 77 reserved seats in the National and Provincial Assemblies after accepting review petitions. These petitions challenged the earlier decision that had granted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) the reserved seats. The court canceled that order and upheld the ruling of the Peshawar High Court. As a result of this verdict, 77 women […]

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1 week ago Supreme court cancels reserved seats awarded to PTI in majority verdict

Islamabad – In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan today set aside its July 2024 verdict that awarded reserved seats in the National Assembly and Provincial Assemblies to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). By a slim 7–6 majority, the court overturned its earlier ruling and revived the Peshawar High Court’s findings. During the 17th hearing, […]

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2 w. ago Justice for all: CJP Afridi pledges swift and fair legal system in Peshawar

PESHAWAR – Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Wednesday vowed that dispensing justice remains the highest priority of the judiciary. Speaking at the Peshawar High Court Bar, he stressed that addressing public grievances is their main focus. CJP Afridi congratulated the newly elected cabinet and reminded lawyers that the bar and bench must work […]

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