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According to the court\u2019s written order, arguments will be heard on the petition in detail. The petitioners argued that the \u201cVictoria Night Festival\u201d is against Islamic teachings and promotes obscenity. They also claimed that the organizers had not obtained the required NOC (No Objection Certificate) from authorities. The court also issued notices to the festival organizers, directing them to appear before the court by September 8. The festival, titled \u201cVictoria Night Color Festival,\u201d was scheduled to take place on September 7, 2025 in Hayatabad, Peshawar. APP<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PESHAWAR: A Peshawar court has stopped the holding of the controversial \u201cVictoria Night Festival\u201d and issued a stay order against its organizers. The case was heard by Senior Civil Judge Hamid Kamal at the Peshawar Sessions Court, following a petition filed against the festival. 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