{
  "id": 13010563,
  "title": "Alleged use of govt resources: PHC seeks response from KP CM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/alleged-use-of-govt-resources-phc-seeks-response-from-kp-cm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T02:27:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443401/alleged-use-of-govt-resources-phc-seeks-response-from-kp-cm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has requested a response from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi regarding allegations of using government resources for political activities and a protest long march. The case stems from a petition filed by PML-N MPA Qari Zahir, who argued that the PHC had previously barred the use of government resources for political purposes in an important ruling from November 2025. Zahir claimed that Afridi had utilized an official helicopter to travel to Lakki Marwat to join the protest march on October 4. The petition urged the court to address the alleged misuse of government resources during the long march and demanded an explanation from the chief minister and those involved. During the hearing, the court issued a notice to Afridi, requesting his response on the matter. The court will determine the next steps after receiving Afridi's answer.",
  "summary": "PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has sought a response from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in a case concerning the alleged use of government resources for political activities and a protest long march. A two-member bench headed by Chief Justice S M Attiq Shah heard a petition filed by PML-N MPA Qari Zahir. The petitioner contended that the PHC had barred the use of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}