Peshawar : ReNews Pakistan
The Federal Constitutional Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Sales Tax on Services Act, 2022, specifically regarding the levy of sales tax on construction services. Appeals challenging the law were dismissed, providing legal clarity for contractors, developers, and construction operators in the province.
The ruling ensures that all construction and development services remain subject to statutory taxation, offering certainty for builders, urban developers, and operators involved in land and property projects.
The decision strengthens regulatory oversight of construction activities, ensuring proper documentation, compliance, and adherence to provincial service tax regulations. It is expected to guide ongoing and future development initiatives, including housing schemes, commercial projects, and infrastructure expansions.

Peshawar : ReNews Pakistan
Major thoroughfares in Dera Ismail Khan and Abbottabad that had been obstructed for several days due to PTI demonstrations were reopened, restoring critical access across regional networks. The blockages had severely impacted mobility, affecting trade, deliveries, and daily transport across local and intercity connections.
The disruptions had created bottlenecks along central highways and main intersections, halting the movement of goods vehicles and commuters alike. Following directives from provincial authorities and intervention by the High Court, barricades were removed and monitoring teams deployed to ensure safe passage on all affected routes.
Officials noted that uninterrupted access to these arteries is essential for urban operations, emergency services, and economic continuity. The clearance of routes is expected to normalize supply chains, facilitate business activity, and ensure that commercial hubs in both districts remain connected to major transit corridors.
Security and traffic management teams remain stationed at key points to maintain order and prevent future disruptions, highlighting the importance of preserving functional transport networks for urban and regional stability. Authorities have reiterated that any obstruction that threatens movement along main corridors will be addressed immediately to safeguard public access and operational continuity.

Peshawar : ReNews Pakistan
The district administration of Khyber has confirmed that the first phase of relocating families from the Maidan area of Tirah in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has been completed and the second phase is currently in progress. Officials said this is part of a planned, phased operation to move residents from certain parts of the area.
According to local authorities, the initial phase involved the movement of a set number of households who were relocated to alternative sites designated by the administration. Security and civic teams coordinated the process to ensure orderly movement and access to basic services for those participating in the relocation.
The district administration emphasized that the operation is being carried out in a structured manner, with clear communication to residents and support mechanisms in place to address immediate needs such as shelter, food, and health services. Officials have also set up monitoring points and assistance units along key routes to support families and coordinate logistics during the transition to new locations.
Authorities said the second phase will continue in the coming days, with additional families scheduled to move according to an established timeline. The administration highlighted that the phased approach is intended to maintain stability, avoid congestion, and ensure that necessary facilities are available before each group is relocated.
Local representatives and civic groups have been engaged to help coordinate support efforts and ensure that the concerns of relocated families are heard and addressed. Meanwhile, district officials stated that humanitarian considerations remain central to the operation, and that they are working to minimize disruption to daily routines for those affected.
No specific figures on the number of families involved in the second phase have been released yet, but the administration reiterated its commitment to transparent communication as the operation progresses.