Coronavirus: Students from remote areas suffer as universities vacate hostels in Peshawar
Students from Chitral told the media that it is very ‘unfavourable’ weather conditions in Chitral and forget about the internet facility, there is no electricity available.
Creativity amid Covid-19: Artists ask for govt’s support to endure ‘economic Crisis’
Despite assurances from government officials, no steps have been taken yet for the welfare of the artists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and many senior artists are bedridden while others are suffering the brunt of poverty and Covid-19 lockdown.
High Court seeks report of probe into Billion Tree Tsunami Project corruption case
A single-judge bench of PHC Justice Attique Shah directed the NAB prosecutor to submit reports on the progress in the investigation till next hearing.
Wedding hall owners move court against Covid-19 restrictions
The owners asked the court to restrain KP government from closing wedding halls as a part of SOPs to contain the spread of the virus.
Wildlife and biodiversity under serious threat in Pakistan’s tribal districts
The entire tribal region is full of a variety of species of birds and animals and plants but it remains unexplored in absence of a proper protective mechanism in the area.
High Court slams govt for failure to fix diagnostic test rates
In July, the Peshawar High Court had directed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Care Commission to fix the rates of diagnostic tests, including those of Covid-19 and dengue fever, in consultation with private laboratories.
High court questions plantation of ‘non-ecofriendly’ trees Hayatabad
The judge remarked that the eucalyptus is not suitable for the environment as it absorb underground water while Hayatabad is already facing water scarcity.
High court questions govt plan to ban passenger buses along BRT route
The Peshawar High Court while hearing the case against the ban on wagons, three-wheeler and buses said what if the BRT buses developed technical faults again and the service is closed for another month?
Bara residents suffer from pollution emitting steel units
Bara residents added that no smoke filters have been installed in these factories. In an interview with Mashaal Radio, they demanded the government to relocate the factories from residential areas.
Air pollution – a major cause of death in developing countries, including Pakistan
The report says that Pakistan lacks a systematic national action plan to reduce air pollution.