Court & Crimes
Karachi Bar Association expresses concern over water tanker accidents; demands strict legislation and GPS monitoring
Karachi (HRNW) — The Karachi Bar Association has expressed deep concern over fatal water tanker accidents in the city and has demanded immediate action from the Sindh Government. The Bar states that legislation is urgently needed to make Section 320 PPC, applicable to traffic accidents, non-bailable, so that drivers involved in deadly accidents cannot easily…
West, Thana Surjani: Police party exchanges fire with armed suspects; ASI Gulfam Khan wounded in foot
Karachi (HRNW) — According to District West Police, Karachi, on 18 July 2026 in Lyari 36 under Thana Surjani, a police party on area patrol encountered armed suspects. The police signaled two suspicious individuals on a motorcycle to stop, but instead of complying, the suspects opened fire on the police. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Gulfam Khan…
East, Ferozabad Police exchange gunfire with four-member Afghan dacoit group near FTC; all 4 arrested
Karachi (HRNW) — According to District East Police, Karachi, on 17 July 2026, Ferozabad Police pursued a four-member Afghan dacoit group that was carrying out loot on Tariq Road. Near FTC, a two-way gunfire exchange took place, and all four suspects, including two wounded, were promptly arrested. Arrests and recoveries Four illegal firearms, ammunition and…
Islamabad Session Court: 26 November protest case; PTI leader Umar Ayub declared proclaimed offender, perpetual arrest warrants issued
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Islamabad Session Court has declared PTI leader Umar Ayub a proclaimed offender in the case related to the 26 November protest and issued perpetual arrest warrants against him. The hearing was conducted by Judicial Magistrate Shaishta Kundi. According to the court order, this action was taken after Umar Ayub remained absconding…
Bahawalnagar: Qari accused of sexually abusing 14–15-year-old student for two years and impregnating her; case registered, suspect at large
Bahawalnagar (HRNW) — A serious allegation has been made against Qari Fazlur Rehman, a teacher at Jamia Anwar-e-Ghausia in Bahawalnagar, of sexually abusing a minor student continuously for two years and impregnating her. The victim, reportedly aged 14–15, had been memorizing the Quran at the madrasa for the past two years and was allegedly subjected…
Sargodha: son absconds with step‑mother; police investigate after father files complaint
Sargodha (HRNW) – Authorities in Sargodha’s Chak No. 102 are investigating after a man reported that his son had absconded from home with his step‑mother, sparking local alarm and intense speculation. The father told police at Karana police station that his son and the woman have been missing for several days. The report prompted immediate…
12-year-old madrasa student allegedly raped and killed by fellow pupil who gave him overdose of drugs
Tando Allahyar (HRNW) – In a distressing case, a 12-year-old madrasa student has reportedly been sexually assaulted and killed after being given a lethal dose of drugs. Police sources say the main suspect is Noor Ali, a student at the same madrasa, who allegedly repeatedly drugged the victim and committed sexual abuse over several days….
Sindh High Court: Karachi trader files petition against three DIGs and three SSPs; alleges over Rs360 million extortion
Karachi (HRNW) — A Karachi trader has filed a constitutional petition in the Sindh High Court naming three deputy inspectors general (DIGs) and three senior superintendents of police (SSPs), alleging that more than Rs360 million has been extorted from him in the name of police officials. The petitioner, Muhammad Noman, claims that between Rs70 million…
Bela: SSP’s directive leads to SHO commando raid — kidnapper arrested, abducted woman recovered
Bela (HRNW) — Acting on special instructions from Bela SSP Najeebullah Pandrani to act against criminal elements, SHO Bela Yar Muhammad Commando led a successful police operation with his team, arresting a suspect wanted in a kidnapping case and safely recovering the abducted woman. Details indicate the arrest relates to FIR No. 40/2026 under section…
Well‑known podcaster and anchor Rihan Tariq denied bail; court requests full NCCIA case record
Islamabad (HRNW) — A court has rejected a post‑arrest bail application filed by prominent podcaster and anchor Rihan Tariq. During the hearing, the court ordered the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), the FIA’s cyber‑crime wing, to produce the complete case record. Prosecutors asked the court to dismiss the bail plea based on the available…