Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to review 74 laws passed by the provincial assembly during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s tenure.
According to sources, the provincial Law Department has formed a committee to examine the legislation. The committee is expected to submit its recommendations to the relevant authorities within seven days.
The review will cover laws relating to 20 provincial departments, including legislation concerning prosecution, universities, medical teaching institutions, and the powers and privileges of the provincial assembly.
Sources said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prosecution Service Amendment Act 2025 is also under consideration. The committee is examining possible amendments to the law as well as the option of withdrawing it.
The potential implications of changes to the Prosecution Service Amendment Act are also being discussed in the context of cases related to the May 9, 2023, events.
According to sources, the competent authority will make the final decision on amending or withdrawing the laws after reviewing the committee’s recommendations.