{"id":2000,"date":"2026-05-21T08:35:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T08:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=2000"},"modified":"2026-05-21T08:35:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T08:35:33","slug":"kp-province-burning-due-to-terrorism-yet-no-one-seems-concerned-says-peshawar-high-court-chief-justice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=2000","title":{"rendered":"KP Province Burning Due to Terrorism, Yet No One Seems Concerned, Says Peshawar High Court Chief Justice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Peshawar:<\/strong> Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court, Justice S.M. Atiq Shah, expressed strong dissatisfaction over the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and criticized senior provincial officials during a court hearing, stating that a province of 40 million people was \u201cburning\u201d while no one appeared concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The remarks were made during the hearing of a contempt of court petition regarding the non-implementation of a larger bench decision related to flaws in the criminal justice system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The case was heard by a larger bench comprising Chief Justice S.M. Atiq Shah and Justice Ejaz Khan. During the proceedings, the Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Advocate General, and the provincial Home Secretary appeared before the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing the officials, the Chief Justice questioned why the earlier court orders regarding reforms in the prosecution system had not been implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cChief Secretary sahib, tell us why the larger bench decision has not been implemented. The report submitted by your office contains nothing substantial. We had directed that the prosecution system be strengthened,\u201d the Chief Justice remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Justice Atiq Shah then strongly criticized the worsening security situation in the province, especially in the southern districts affected by terrorism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is a province of 40 million people. The province is burning, yet no one seems to care,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that districts including Dera Ismail Khan, Karak, and Tank<\/strong> were severely affected by terrorism and had become unsafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe southern districts are burning due to terrorism. No one can even travel there safely. I myself was planning to visit D.I. Khan but could not go because of security concerns,\u201d the Chief Justice stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The court also questioned why officers from the prosecution department were unwilling to serve in remote and high-risk districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur female judges can perform duties there, so why can\u2019t other officers go?\u201d the Chief Justice asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Justice Atiq Shah further criticized the lack of forensic infrastructure in the province and termed the situation embarrassing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is shameful that DNA samples from this province are sent to Lahore. One DNA test costs around Rs1.1 million, yet there is no proper DNA testing laboratory in the province,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chief Justice stressed that ordinary citizens were suffering because of administrative failures and weak institutional capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPeople are facing serious hardships. Practical measures should be taken to reduce their difficulties. If someone is not performing their duties, we will order action against them,\u201d he warned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the hearing, KP Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah requested additional time from the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPlease give us two to three weeks. I will personally look into the matter. We have prepared a report which will also be shared with the court,\u201d the Chief Secretary said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response, the Chief Justice granted one month to the provincial administration to improve the situation and implement the court\u2019s earlier directives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRemove officers who are not working and appoint competent ones. If there is political interference, inform the court,\u201d he directed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The court later adjourned further hearing of the case until July 1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The remarks by the Chief Justice have drawn widespread attention as they reflect growing concerns regarding terrorism, weak governance, and shortcomings within the criminal justice and prosecution systems in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security challenges in the province, particularly in southern districts bordering former tribal areas, have remained a serious concern in recent years due to increased militant activity and attacks on civilians and security personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal experts say the court\u2019s observations highlight the urgent need for institutional reforms, improved security arrangements, and stronger administrative accountability in the province.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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