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Chief Justice of Pakistan takes notice of alleged illegal encroachment over property belonging to Kalash Tribe

Islamabad, October 11, 2018 (PPI-OT): The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has taken notice of alleged illegal encroachment over the property belonging to Kalash Tribe. The notice was taken on an application of the Kalash tribesmen that they are living in their area from medieval times and having population of about 300 persons. They are in occupation of a common pasture and some lands. One Maqsood ul Mulk wants to snatch this land from them. They have already filed a petition before Peshawar High Court in this regard but still the threats persist.

Taking notice of the issue, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan has fixed the matter in the Court on 17.10.2018 with notice to Advocate General Islamabad, Chief Secretary KPK, IGP, KPK and Deputy Commissioner Chitral to appear before Court.

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Supreme Court of Pakistan
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Islamabad, Pakistan
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