KP Cabinet Committee Reviews Mohmand Khasadar Case and Mardan Ring Road Land Liabilities
KP Cabinet Standing Committee convened on Wednesday to assess the implementation of a Peshawar High Court judgment regarding the absorption of former Khasadars from Mohmand district into the KP Police, and to examine financial liabilities linked to land acquired for the Mardan Ring Road (N.W.E. Bypass). The meeting, chaired by Provincial Minister for Law, Human Rights, and Parliamentary Affairs, Aftab Alam, also addressed other pending court cases and legal matters involving the provincial government.
Financial Liabilities and Court Cases
Advisor to the Chief Minister on Finance, Muzzammil Aslam, along with Advocate General KP, Shah Faisal Uthmankhel, senior officials from various departments, representatives of the PHC, and PKHA officials attended the meeting. The committee reviewed the compliance report related to a PHC judgment from April 16, 2024, on Writ Petition No. 4842-P/2023 and C.O.C No. 313-P/2024 concerning the integration of Mohmand district's former Khasadars into the KP Police.
Committee members discussed remaining legal requirements and procedures to advance the matter. In a separate meeting, they examined Writ Petition No. 8068/2026 (Raza Khan Safi vs. Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), which was merged with Writ Petition No. 7110-P/2026. Authorities provided insights into the legal position and proposed actions.
Land Acquisition and Court Orders
Additionally, the committee reviewed financial liabilities associated with land acquired for the Mardan Ring Road project, encompassing decretal amounts, court orders, and procedures for settling land acquisition claims. Aftab Alam instructed relevant departments to prioritize timely court order implementation and prompt progress on pending legal matters, while upholding legitimate landowner rights and public interest.
The minister emphasized improved inter-departmental coordination in government litigation to prevent delays and legal entanglements. He urged all departments to ensure prompt progress on issues within their jurisdictions, adhering to legal frameworks.