Stories by Waseem Ahmad Shah

Pleas of Afghans claiming to be Pakistanis not maintainable, declares Peshawar High Court

Rules alternate remedy available with petitioners; directs Nadra to decide their cases within four months. Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:45am

Police can’t violate ‘privacy of home’ in ‘immorality-related’ offences, rules Peshawar High Court

Bail granted to a man and two women arrested in Mansehra. Updated 15 Jun, 2026 10:00am

PHC orders govt to identify officials delaying criminal justice reforms

Rejects interim report, seeks compliance with orders within a month. Published 31 May, 2026 06:57am

PHC declares functioning of Federal Land Commission without jurisdiction

Directs govt to de-notify FLC; restores KP govt notification to get hold of vast land in Charsadda Published 27 May, 2026 06:49am

PHC sets aside order for departmental proceedings against Peshawar CCPO

Declares justice of peace overstepped powers Published 21 May, 2026 07:06am

Peshawar court acquits 74 PTI activists in May 2023 violence case

The prosecution's entire case rests upon bald and unsubstantiated allegations, judge rules. Updated 12 May, 2026 10:41am

Govt directed to bring back deported woman, her family from Afghanistan

Peshawar High Court asks interior secretary to explain mechanism about deportations; the bench orders that the family should be produced before the court on June 1. Updated 11 May, 2026 09:05am

Medical negligence cannot be prosecuted under criminal law, rules high court

Says Health Care Commission should be approached first in such cases; sets aside inquiry ordered by ‘ex-officio justice of peace’ Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am

Freshly transferred Justices Sattar, Kayani to hear cases at PHC, LHC from coming week

Rosters show Justice Sattar included in division bench at PHC, Justice Kayani to preside over proceedings as part of single bench. Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:54pm

Peshawar High Court orders police not to include minor offences in clearance certificate

Bench observes Constitution doesn’t permit perpetual stigma for minor matters. Updated 20 Apr, 2026 09:24am

Peshawar High Court bans use of govt resources for political rallies in KP

Rules right to protest is not absolute, must follow law. Updated 10 Apr, 2026 07:58am

Afghan nationals approach court as enforcement of IFRP continues

PHC provides relief to several petitioners in exceptional circumstances Published 30 Mar, 2026 07:41am

Afghan registration, citizen cards no longer valid for stay in Pakistan: Peshawar High Court

Bench rejects pleas of 50 Afghan nationals, orders their repatriation. Updated 18 Mar, 2026 09:34am

CM Sohail Afridi , four others nominated in Radio Pakistan attack case after forensic reports

ATC directs prosecution to submit report; PBC requests submission of challan. Updated 12 Mar, 2026 09:36am

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