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PHC appoints KP Governor for reserved seat oaths; Assembly session suspended over quorum

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PHC appoints KP Governor for reserved seat oaths; Assembly session suspended over quorum

Peshawar:  Chief Justice of  Peshawar High Court has appointed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to administer the oaths to members elected on reserved seats in the KP Assembly.

According to the notification of Election Commission, polling for the Senate elections will begin tomorrow at 11:00 am.

The Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court has delegated the authority to the Governor KPK to take the oath.

The decision comes in response to a petition filed by opposition parties, including the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), which argued that members elected on reserved seats had yet to take their oaths. The petition, submitted to the court’s Registrar on behalf of opposition representatives, sought the court’s intervention to ensure proper oath-taking procedures.

The Additional Secretary General of PPP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stated that the petition emphasized the importance of completing the oath-taking process for reserved seat members to facilitate the smooth functioning of the assembly.

Following the court’s directive, the Governor of KP has been designated to oversee the oath-taking ceremony for these members.

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Peshawar High Court Suspends ECP’s Reserved Seats Notification

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Peshawar High Court Suspends ECP’s Reserved Seats Notification

The Peshawar High Court has suspended the notification issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in 2024 regarding the allocation of reserved seats in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. This decision was announced on a petition filed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) challenging the distribution of reserved seats. According to the two-page written order … Read more

KP CM challenges ECP’s notice assets case

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KP CM

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has challenged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s notice in assets case.

The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa filed petition in Peshawar High Court through the lawyer of Syed Sikandar Hayat Shah Advocate.

It has been contended in the petition that all the assets have been disclosed in the nomination papers and the Returning Officer(RO) has scrutinized the papers carefully.

It has been said in the petition that the election has taken place, Ali Amin Gandapur has become the Chief Minister, now the Election Commission of Pakistan has no authority to take action, if anyone is affected, he can approach the Election Tribunal.

According to the petitioner’s lawyer, the Election Commission has summoned the Chief Minister yesterday regarding the assets.

Earlier, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) accepted a plea seeking the disqualification of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur for hearing.

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No Bat for PTI: SC Reverses PHC Ruling Ahead of Elections

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No Bat for PTI: SC Reverses PHC Ruling Ahead of Elections

In a significant setback for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Supreme Court overturned the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) January 10 ruling, stripping the former ruling party of its cherished ‘Bat‘ symbol just days before the upcoming general elections. The three-member bench, led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa and including Justice Muhammad … Read more

ECP challenges PHC judgement on PTI’s intra-party polls in SC

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ECP

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) approached the Supreme Court against the Peshawar High Court (PHC) verdict that annulled the electoral body’s decision to declare PTI’s intra-party polls unconstitutional and stripping the party bat electoral symbol.

“The Peshawar High Court decision should be declared illegal. PTI did not hold intra-party elections as per the Election Act,” the ECP stated in its plea submitted to the top court.

The Election Commission held an important meeting regarding the decision of the Peshawar High Court on the symbol of the bat.

The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja at the Election Commission Secretariat, in which four members of the commission and special secretaries participated.

In the meeting, the decision of the Peshawar High Court was consulted, after which it was decided to challenge the verdict of the Peshawar High Court in the Supreme Court.

It was decided in the meeting that the Election Commission will prepare the petition soon.

Earlier, the Peshawar High Court suspended the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan and ordered the restoration of PTI’s election symbol. The court also ordered the ECP to upload the notification on the website.

The court said that the ECP should publish the party certificate under Article 209 of the Election Act, 2017 and the Election Commission should allot the election symbol to PTI under Article 215.

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PHC asks ECP to announce verdict on PTI intra-party election by Dec 22

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PHC asks ECP to announce verdict on PTI intra-party election by Dec 22

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to make a decision regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) intra-party elections and the allocation of election symbols by tomorrow, which falls on December 22. A two-member bench, consisting of Justice Attique Shah and Justice Shakeel Ahmed, issued the verdict after … Read more

PHC reserves decision on PTI plea for polls under judicial supervision

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PHC reserves decision on PTI plea for polls under judicial supervision

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has deferred its decision on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) request for the upcoming general elections to be conducted under judicial supervision. The two-member PHC bench, led by Chief Justice Mohammad Ibrahim Khan and Justice Shakeel Ahmed, presided over the proceedings. The PTI, represented by Advocate Muazzam Butt, filed the … Read more

Justice Mazhar Alam appointed as Chairman of Competition Appellate Tribunal

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Justice Mazhar Alam as Chairman

The Ministry of Law and Justice issued a notification. Justice Mazhar Alam will be chairman till 2025. The institution has been inactive for 7.5 years.  Justice Mazhar Alam, who retired, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Competition Appellate Tribunal, Bol News reported. The Ministry of Law and Justice has also issued a notification … Read more

PHC suspends notification of by-polls on NA seats  

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PHC suspends
  • The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) had moved PHC last week.
  • A two-member bench headed by Justice Syed Muhammad Attique Shah.
  • The Peshawar High Court adjourned the hearing till March 7.

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court(PHC) suspended the notification of by-elections on the constituencies of the National Assembly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) had moved PHC last week seeking the suspension of the Election Commission of Pakistan’s by-election schedule on 24 NA seats scheduled to be held on March 16 and 19.

A two-member bench comprising Justice Syed Muhammad Attique Shah and Justice Syed Arshad Ali announced the short verdict.

The Peshawar High Court reserved the decision today after the arguments of the lawyers were completed.

The court also sought the response regarding the acceptance of PTI’s resignations and fixed the date of March 7 for the next hearing.

The by-elections were scheduled to be held in the constituencies of NA-4 Swat, NA-17 Haripur, NA-18 Swabi, NA-25 and NA-26 Nowshera, NA-32 Kohat, NA-38 Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan) and NA-43 Khyber.

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PHC moved against transfers and postings in KP

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PHC moved
  • PTI leader Asad Qaiser filed a petition in the PHC.
  • Barrister Gohar Ali Khan filed a plea on behalf of Asad Qaiser.
  • Lawyer stated that the transfers and postings of caretaker Govt is illegal.

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) has challenged the transfers and postings by the caretaker government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the Peshawar High Court(PHC).

PTI leader Asad Qaiser filed a petition in the Peshawar High Court on the matter of transfers and postings on behalf of the caretaker government.

Barrister Gohar Ali Khan filed a plea on behalf of Asad Qaiser, in which he stated that the transfers and postings by the caretaker government is illegal, which will affect the conduct of transparent elections.

In the petition on behalf of the leader PTI, it was submitted that transfers and postings of the bureaucracy by the caretaker government are against the election rules, the responsibility of the caretaker government is to conduct transparent elections.

In the petition filed in Peshawar High Court, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan stated that Supreme Court has also issued orders in this context many times. It is requested that the transfers and postings of the caretaker government should be declared null and void.

Former speaker national assembly Asad Qaiser has made the provincial government, election commission, and department administration parties in the petition.

Talking to the media outside the court, PTI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Spokesperson Shaukat Yousafzai and Barrister Gohar Khan said that the caretaker government is misusing its power. They said that the caretaker government comes to conduct elections.

Shaukat Yousafzai said that the caretaker chief minister has been taken hostage which will affect the holding of transparent elections in the province. He said there is a constant violation of the constitution.

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Court orders ECP, Governor KP to submit written replies about polls

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Court orders ECP
  • Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Arshad Ali heard the case.
  • Azam Swati, Shibli Faraz and Asad Qaiser appeared in the court.
  • Peshawar High Court adjourned the hearing till Thursday.

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to submit a written response regarding elections in the province.

In the Peshawar High Court, Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Arshad Ali heard the case on behalf of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for the timely elections of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders Azam Swati, Asad Qaiser, Shibli Faraz, and Shah Farman appeared in the court.

At the beginning of the hearing, the Advocate General stated that the Chief Secretary submitted the reply today. On this, the court said that the Governor has not submitted the reply, and the Governor should tell the court why he has not given the date yet.

Advocate General submitted that according to the constitution, the governor has time to give the date. Justice Arshad Ali said that it will be discussed later, first reply in writing was that no date was given in reply to the first letter.

The court inquired what if the Election Commission did not get the date, would be the course of action.

The court also directed the Election Commission to submit a written reply.
On the other hand, the lawyer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf presented the decision of the Lahore High Court in court.

The PTI lawyer stated that the Election Commission’s letter, the Governor’s reply, and the President’s letter are on record, the Governor does not want to give the date on the basis of excuses.

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Court serves notice to ECP, Govt on PTI’s petition seeking polls date

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Court serves
  • PTI moved PHC for elections in the province within 90 days.
  • PHC bench heard the PTI’s plea seeking election date.
  • Court ordered ECP and others to submit reply on Feb 14.

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) served notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan and the caretaker provincial government on Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf’s plea seeking election within 90 days after the dissolution of the Khyber Pakhtunkhawa Assembly.

Earlier, KP Assembly was dissolved on January 18 after Governor Haji Ghulam Ali signed the advice for the dissolution of the provincial assembly sent to him by the then Chief Minister Mahmood Khan a day ago.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf moved PHC for elections in the province within 90 days of the dissolution of the assembly.

PTI in its plea said as per the constitution, elections are to be held within 90 days but the KP governor has so far not given any date, citing law and order issues.

The governor said elections cannot be held due to the law and order situation, Moazzam But said and asked when the situation is not favorable how come by-elections on 33 seats are being?

The PHC bench comprising Justice SM Atique Shah and Justice Ishtaique Ibrahim remarked elections should be held within 90 as per the law.

Advocate General Aamir Javed in his remarks before the court said the governor can consult with the ECP for 36 days and added PTI filed the plea in haste.

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IHC Directs PTA to Justify Ban on Video Sharing App TikTok

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IHC Directs PTA to Justify Ban on Video Sharing App TikTok

Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to justify the ban on TikTok. The case hearing was led by Chief Justice IHC Justice Akhtar Minaallah. At the hearing, he asked PTA counsel that why TikTok has been banned? If banning it is the only way then Google should also be banned … Read more

Assets Case: Peshawar High Court approves Safdar Awan’s pre-arrest bail

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Captain Safdar

On Tuesday, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) granted pre-arrest bail to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Captain (retired) Safdar Awan in assets beyond known sources of income case. According to the details, the bench headed by Justice Lal Jan announced the verdict that was postponed on May 22 due to the non-appearance of PML-N leader … Read more

PTA again warns TikTok over ‘vulgar and objectionable content’

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TikTok strengthens privacy safeguards for teenagers

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has once again warned TikTok over “vulgar and objectionable content” after Peshawar High Court ordered the ban to be lifted from this Chinese app in the country. As per reports, the Chinese application TikTok was banned for the second time in the country due to objectionable content. The app owned … Read more

Peshawar High Court lifts ban on TikTok

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Tiktok

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday allowed the government to unblock popular video streaming application TikTok in Pakistan. According to the details, a bench, headed by Chief Justice Qaiser Rashid, directed the concerned authorities, to ensure that immoral content is not uploaded to the app. During the proceedings, PHC’s top judge questioned the Pakistan … Read more

PML-N’s Captain (R) Safdar escapes egg strike outside Peshawar High Court

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Captain Safdar

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Captain (R) Safdar on Thursday survived an egg attack outside Peshawar High Court (PHC). According to the details, the incident occurred when Captain Safdar was standing outside the court and an unidentified man threw an egg at him. Husband of PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz, dodged the egg which … Read more

Chairman PEMRA Saleem Baig Defies Peshawar High Court Orders, BOL News Faces Illegal Suspension

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PEMRA license

Prime Minister Imran Khan’s slogan of not two but one Pakistan remained just a slogan and a hollow promise. Pakistan Telecommunications Authority shuts down TikTok nationwide after Peshawar High Court banned the app, while the Peshawar High Court has barred PEMRA from taking action against BOL News, but PEMRA is constantly violating court orders. The … Read more

PTA Blocks TikTok Across Pakistan Following PHC Orders

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Pakistan's telecom watchdog restores TikTok after 'assurances'

After the announcement to ban TikTok in Peshawar, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has now ordered to ban the application across the country.

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has declared directives to all service providers to immediately block access to the TikTok app across Pakistan.

PTA Blocks TikTok

“In respectful compliance to the orders of the Peshawar High Court, PTA has issued directions to the service providers to immediately block access to the TikTok app. During the hearing of a case today, the PHC has ordered for the blocking of App,” the tweet by PTA read.

Earlier in the day, Chief Justice Qaisar Rashid Khan had approached the TikTok officials to ban it over the unethical content.

“Tik Tok videos are spreading obscenity, it [the app] should be shut down immediately,” he added.

Previously on October 19, PTA had restored TikTok after placing a ban for promoting improper content.

PTA had on Twitter wrote, “TikTok is being unlocked after assurance from management that they will block all accounts repeatedly involved in spreading obscenity and immorality. TikTok will moderate the account in accordance with local laws.”

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PTA Clarifies Reports About Not Getting Positive Response From TikTok

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Mobile Operators Instructed To Seek Users Consent On Value-Added Services

On Thursday, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has replied to media reports claiming that the state institution did not get a positive response from TikTok. “With reference to the hearing on TikTok App in Peshawar High Court today, it is being quoted in certain section[s] of media that the PTA director said the authority had … Read more

Peshawar High Court orders to ban TikTok over immoral content

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TikTok Gets Suspend In Pakistan Once Again

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday has ordered to ban the popular video sharing application ‘TikTok’ in Pakistan. According to the details, a hearing was conducted on the petition seeking a ban on TikTok. Director-General Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Deputy Attorney General, petitioner’s counsel Nazish Muzaffar and Sara Ali appeared in the court. During … Read more

Justice Qaiser Rashid takes oath as Peshawar High Court Chief Justice

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Justice Qaiser Rashid takes oath as Peshawar High Court Chief Justice

Chief Justice High Court Justice Qaiser Rashid Khan has taken the oath of his offices in Peshawar on Saturday (today). Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman administered the oath to him. Chief Minister KPK Mahmood Khan, provincial ministers, I.G. Dr. Sanaullah Abbasi. Judges and lawyers were present on the occasion. Justice Qaiser has taken the oath … Read more

Mashal Khan lynching: PHC reduces convict’s death penalty to life in prison

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Mashal Khan lynching case

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has on Thursday commuted the death sentence of the man convicted for the 2017 lynching of university student Mashal Khan. In Mashal Khan murder case, PHC has maintained life sentence to seven convicts and three years jail term to 25 others. The appeals were filed by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, … Read more

Petition filed in PHC to block TikTok in Pakistan

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Petition filed in PHC to block TikTok in Pakistan

Peshawar citizens filed a petition in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) to impose strict censorship on TikTok and other video sharing apps that share indecent and vulgar content. In his petition, Asmat Asim stated, “Our society doesn’t permit whatever is going on TikTok where people upload objectionable videos, peddling vulgarity. Deaths by suicide have increased … Read more

Peshawar High Court issues directives for the employees

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Peshawar High Court

The Peshawar High Court on Monday has issued directives for the employees working at different offices across province, in a bid to prevent spread of deadly coronavirus. During the hearing, Peshawar High Court stopped employees s from shaking hands and hugging each other. The judge has also ordered the workers suffering from cough, fever and … Read more

Firing outside PSH High Court leaves one dead

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Peshawar High Court

A person was shot dead Monday in front of Peshawar High Court gate, Bol News reported. As per details, SSP Operations Zahoor Afridi confirmed that person was shot dead Monday in front of Peshawar High Court gate. Police arrested the armed man who fired the shots. Last year A Peshawar High Court judge injured after … Read more

Blast in Peshawar injures 7

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blast

At least seven people were injured and many cars damaged due to the cylinder blast outside Peshawar High Court on Monday. According to the details, the blast took place in front of Peshawar High Court in a Rikshaw. Police and Rescue workers reached the spot. The initial reports suggested that it is cylinder blast but … Read more

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