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MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE

The administration of justice is a divine task and a sacred duty. Ensuring the best service delivery in the justice sector, with the aim of providing speedy and inexpensive justice to the public at large, is the ultimate goal. This goal must be achieved by utilizing all available capabilities. Belief in teamwork and collective performance, combined with result-oriented efforts rooted in devotion, commitment, integrity, and fairness, is the approach to be adopted. The common man must be fully extended the benefits of the justice system, not only to attract the mercy of Almighty Allah but also to enhance public confidence in the institution.

Orakzai

An area of 700 square miles named Orakzai is flanked by mountain ranges varies from 6000 ft to 7000 ft from sea level with a fertile valley. It is bounded by District Kurram in the west, District Khyber in the north, Kohat District on the south and Peshawar in the east. The whole of the territory of Orakzai is a mountainous tract dissected by numerous water courses, especially in the south-western part of the region. The two major streams are the Mastura River and Khanki Toi River, both of which originate from the hills to west and run the east.

The locality is characterized by intensely cold winters and mild summers. December, January and February are the coldest months and snowfall occurs in these months. Summers are mild and the maximum temperature does not go above 30 degrees Celsius. Surrounding mountains are covered by dense and thick forests, which produce a cooling effect in summer. Due to geographical position of Orakzai and its thick forest cover, it rains throughout the year. In winter, the precipitation is in the form of snowfall over the surrounding mountains as well as in valley itself. There is no rain gauge, but rainfall is estimated to be around 36 inches (910 mm) per year.

The tribal area now forming Orakzai was previously included in Frontier Region Kohat district and remained as such till 30-11-1973. The Federal Government of Pakistan has notified the area as Agency (Administrative Unit) with the name of Orakzai Agency falling in the Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) on December 1, 1973.

Through amendment in Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the FATA was merged in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2018.

District Courts Orakzai

In February 2019, the District Judiciary courts were established in District Orakzai. Pursuant to the mandate of the Peshawar High Court, Mr. Asghar Shah was appointed as the inaugural District & Sessions Judge of the district. The courts are currently conducting their proceedings within the Deputy Commissioner’s compound at Baber Mela, Hangu.

In June 2021, Mr. Shaukat Ahmad Khan assumed the charge of District & Sessions Judge, Orakzai. Under the directions of the Hon’ble Peshawar High Court, he successfully established the first-ever courthouse at Tehsil Kalaya, Lower Orakzai.