In a significant move to safeguard the well-being of children, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has taken a decisive step by prohibiting the sale of items by minors on the streets after 9 pm.
Chief Justice Mohammad Ibrahim Khan of the PHC issued this imperative directive following a case addressing the concerning trend of children engaging in late-night street vending in the provincial capital. The chief justice sternly cautioned that commissioners and deputy commissioners could face summoning if they failed to diligently enforce the court’s ruling.
During the hearing, officials from the district administration and representatives from various welfare organizations were present, underscoring the collaborative effort to address this issue.
Expressing his concern, the PHC chief justice pointed out the alarming sight of children selling flowers on roads well past midnight, questioning the justification for such practices. He emphatically declared that no child should be permitted to engage in street vending after 9 pm.
Furthermore, the PHC chief justice announced that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Chief Minister, Syed Arshad Hussain Shah, would be summoned to the court for the next hearing, scheduled for February 2.
This decisive action by the Peshawar High Court reflects a commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of children, setting a precedent for other regions to address similar concerns. As the community rallies behind this initiative, it is anticipated that the effective implementation of these measures will create a safer environment for children, free from the hazards associated with late-night street vending.
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