Shah Durrani Khattak - A Professional Law Firm

18/02/2026

As the blessed month of Ramzan commences, we extend our warmest wishes to our clients, colleagues, and the wider community.

May this sacred month inspire reflection, compassion, and renewed commitment to justice, integrity, and service to humanity. We pray that it brings peace, resilience, and prosperity to all.

Ramzan Mubarak.

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29/01/2026

A two-member bench of Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Wiqar Ahmad heard a writ petition filed by Muhammad Adnan Khan.During the hearing, his counsel Ali Gohar Durrani told the court that his client had applied for the post of CEO KPEZMIC and secured the top position on merit. However, he was surprised to find his name removed from the list for the appointment.

The lawyer argued that seven out of the 12 members of the KPEZMIC board had already recommended his client’s appointment and that he had also been interviewed. He said an unnecessary objection was later raised to block the appointment on the grounds that the petitioner was a government employee, asserting that the CEO position must be filled from the private sector as a legal requirement.

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Wednesday issued a stay order against the appointment of the new chief executive officer of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management...

01/01/2026

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25/12/2025

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24/12/2025

Advocate Ali Gohar Durrani appeared on behalf of the petitioner while Assistant Attorney General Ishaq Khalil represented the federal government and FIA Deputy Director Shahbaz Noor was also present.

The PHC issued a written order in this regard, according which, the federal authorities must explain in their report the reasons for including the petitioner’s name in the relevant list.The bench remarked that freedom of movement, personal liberty, and the right to earn a livelihood are fundamental rights under the Constitution of Pakistan. Articles 15, 18, and 25 of the Constitution provided protection to every citizen.

The court further observed that any restriction on fundamental rights could only be imposed in accordance with the law and on transparent grounds, and that before imposing such restrictions, the affected person must be given an opportunity of being heard.

“Arbitrary actions or steps taken without fulfilling legal requirements are unacceptable,” the order said.According to the order, solid and justifiable reasons were required for placing a citizen’s name on the ECL, PNIL, or PCL, and it was mandatory to inform the concerned person in writing in a timely manner. “Failure to inform the affected individual amounts to a violation of fundamental rights and principles of natural justice,” the order read.

The court also directed the authorities to strictly adhere to constitutional safeguards and legal requirements, warning that it would not hesitate to take strict action against any illegal move by exercising its constitutional powers.

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Tuesday sought a detailed report from the secretary of Interior and the Federal Investigation Agency director general in a petition filed against the inclusion...

27/11/2025

During the hearing, counsel for former provincial finance minister Taimur Saleem Jhagra, Advocate Ali Gohar Durrani, informed the court that a constitutional petition had been filed seeking regular NFC meetings and the immediate convening of the Council of Common Interests (CCI). He said that the President of Pakistan, the federal government, the federal finance secretary, the NFC, the CCI, and the K-P chief secretary, among others, had been named respondents.

Court directs federal report on K-P's withheld funds

24/11/2025

We are happy to announce that our Senior Partner Ali Gohar Durrani has been appointed as member Board of Governors, Edwardes College Peshawar for a term of three years to represent the Alumni of Edwardes College on the Board.

16/11/2025

Our Senior Partner Ali Gohar Durrani has written on the recent amendments made to the Constitution. It's published in the Frontier Post.

08/11/2025

Some of the major changes brought in through the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment.

22/10/2025

The petitioners’ counsel, Ali Gohar Durrani, argued that the cement factory in Kohat is located close to a residential area, and now a coal power plant is also being constructed nearby. He informed the court that the cement factory is situated approximately 200 meters from Babri Banda. The counsel contended that the coal power plant would not only increase pollution in the area but also pose serious health risks by spreading toxic contaminants, thereby endangering the local population.

The petitioner’s counsel argued that a commission comprising environmental and other relevant experts should first be constituted to conduct a study of the area and determine whether such an industrial project is suitable there, as large-scale industrial activities are likely to adversely affect the local population. He requested the court to restrain further construction and operational work on the coal power plant.

A lawyer walks past in front of the Peshawar High Court building.—AFP/FilePESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday issued notices to the provincial government and other...

14/10/2025

Ali Gohar Durrani, a PHC lawyer, however, disagreed with his colleague. He said Mr Gandapur was still the KP CM. “As long as Mr Afridi does not take the oath of his office, Mr Gandapur will remain the chief minister,” he said. He said the CM’s election was legal and valid, as the governor did not have the power to decline the CM’s resignation. “Mr Kundi’s actions are illegal and in violation of the Constitution,” he said.

About the PTI’s move to approach the PHC, he said the ruling party had jumped the gun. “Unless the governor declines to administer the oath, the PTI cannot approach the PHC,” he said.

Some legal experts say Gandapur still chief executive, others insist province "has no chief minister".

23/09/2025

A petition has been filed in Peshawar High Court (PHC) against the renaming of Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium to Imran Khan Cricket Stadium.

The petition has been filed by Amjad Ali Arbab, Ghulam Ahmed Bilour, Haji Ghulam Ali, Arbab Mohammad Alamgir, Kashif Azam and Arbab Khizr Hayat through Ali Gohar Durrani Advocate.

PESHAWAR, Sept.22- A petition has been filed in Peshawar High Court (PHC) against the renaming of Arbab Niaz Cricket...