Stories by Waseem Ahmad Shah

PHC upholds formation of panel to probe Radio Pakistan ransacking

Rules legislative body empowered to conduct inquiry into matters of public concern. Updated 04 Mar, 2026 09:00am

PHC stops govt from imposing travel curbs without prior notice to citizens

Accepts pleas against multiple travel bans, also declares ‘blacklist’, ‘PNIL’ illegal. Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:58am

PHC orders roads blocked by PTI to be reopened

• Expresses annoyance over closure of highways linking KP with rest of country • Separate petition in FCC seeks declaration that Published 18 Feb, 2026 06:19am

PHC orders reopening of KP roads blocked by PTI supporters

Justice Anwar terms it unfortunate that ruling party is "hurting the province’s people”; police say KP IG has issued directives for the reopening of roads. Updated 17 Feb, 2026 11:14pm

Child-friendly practices mandatory under anti-rape law during trial, rules high court

Bench releases detailed judgement on competency of child as witness Published 16 Feb, 2026 06:30am

PHC declares CM’s approval for posting police officers unconstitutional

Strikes down KP Police Act changes made to strip PPO of certain powers. Updated 07 Feb, 2026 10:40am

Peshawar High Court upholds ban on PTM, its leaders

PHC issues short order, rejects petitions against govt’s proscription order of 2024. Updated 05 Feb, 2026 08:11pm

Centre, KP government deny permitting Tirah operation

PHC urged to declare military operation, its order "unconstitutional". Updated 31 Jan, 2026 07:42am

PHC rules extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances menace to rule of law

Issues directives, recommendations for improving criminal justice system. Updated 17 Jan, 2026 10:38am

Afridi, ex-ministers identified in May 9 Radio Pakistan attack clips

Punjab forensic report calls videos genuine, profile photos matched. Updated 12 Jan, 2026 07:49am

Tehreek-i-Insaf leaders shouldn’t use protective bails to join protests: PHC

Bench declares that relief granted only for approaching relevant courts. Updated 21 Dec, 2025 10:38am

ATC orders forensic examination of Radio Pakistan attack videos

Accepts PBC’s petition for facial recognition of accused through Nadra Published 16 Dec, 2025 07:02am

ATC orders forensic examination of Radio Pakistan attack videos

Allows plea of PBC for facial recognition of accused through NADRA; Published 15 Dec, 2025 10:49pm

PHC sets aside orders of ombudsperson about women’s property rights

Rules the forum lacks jurisdiction in complicated ownership issues, partition of properties. Updated 15 Dec, 2025 09:52am

Lawyer strikes unconstitutional: PHC

Directs courts not to adjourn cases on that account. Published 07 Dec, 2025 06:14am

Courts ordered to conduct audio visual recording of witnesses’ testimony

PHC issues guidelines to prosecution and lawyers for evidence recording Published 05 Dec, 2025 11:28am

High court rejects ex-CM Gandapur’s petition for reserved seats

It also dismisses pleas against governor’s act of administering oath to MPAs elected on reserved seats Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:24am

KP law secretary summoned over plea against harassment of transgender persons

PHC informed about law dept’s objections to proposed policy on the subject. Updated 28 Nov, 2025 10:24am

Peshawar High Court turns down pleas of KP CM, PTI candidate against ECP notices

Declares case cannot be taken up as no adverse order issued against petitioners. Updated 27 Nov, 2025 09:37am

Withdrawal of KP’s plea against action in aid verdict makes no difference

Lawyer says Centre is main appellant in the case pending with apex court. Updated 16 Nov, 2025 10:53am