Court & Crimes
Consumer Protection Court South imposes fine on internet service provider in poor service case
Karachi (HRNW)- The Consumer Protection Court South Karachi has issued a verdict in a case concerning the provision of poor internet services, imposing penalties on a private internet service provider. The court ordered the company to pay Rs. 50,000 as compensation to the affected consumer. In addition, the court directed the company to deposit a fine…
FIA cracks down on major hundi/hawala network, key suspect arrested
Karachi (HRNW): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has conducted a major operation against an illegal hundi/hawala network involved in unauthorized foreign currency trading. According to a press release issued by the FIA Public Relations Cell Karachi Zone (PR No: 225/2026, dated 19-06-2026), the action was taken on the instructions of the Director FIA Karachi Zone…
Suspect Involved in Selling Sensitive Citizens’ Data to Foreign Intelligence Agencies Sent on 3-Day Physical Remand
Karachi (HRNW): A suspect accused of selling sensitive documents and personal data of Pakistani citizens to foreign intelligence agencies was produced before the court of the Judicial Magistrate West. The court granted a 3-day physical remand of the accused and handed him over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). According to the investigating officer, the…
Sindh High Court: Job Termination of Disabled Employee’s Daughter Declared Illegal, Reinstatement Ordered
Karachi (HRNW): The Sindh High Court has declared illegal the termination of a Pakistan Post employee’s daughter and ordered her reinstatement along with payment of all dues. The court accepted the petition filed by Javeria, whose father had worked as a porter in Pakistan Post and later retired on medical grounds. According to the petitioner’s…
Sindh High Court: Hearing on Recovery of 15 Missing Persons, Police Faces Strong Reprimand
Karachi (HRNW): The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court heard petitions regarding the recovery of 15 missing persons. During the hearing, the court expressed strong anger over the failure to register FIRs in cases of enforced disappearances. Justice Muhammad Saleem Jessar questioned why police were not registering cases for citizens who have gone missing….
Sindh High Court: Custody Case of Children of Pakistani-Origin American Ex-Couple
Karachi (HRNW): The Sindh High Court heard a case regarding the custody of children of a Pakistani-origin American ex-couple. The court issued notices to the mother of the children currently residing in Pakistan and adjourned the hearing for four weeks. The petition has been filed by the children’s father, Ashar Ali. According to the petitioner’s…
Karachi: Attempt to Supply Gutka and Chalia Foiled, Two Arrested
Karachi (HRNW): The District East Police have foiled an attempt to supply chalia (areca nut) used in gutka and ready-made hazardous gutka mawa. According to police, officers from Gulshan-e-Iqbal Police Station conducted an operation near Nipa Chowrangi, Block 6, and arrested two suspects involved in the illegal supply network. Police recovered five sacks of chalia…
Supreme Court: Filing Cases Against Ex-Wife After Khula Termed an Attack on Dignity and Autonomy
Islamabad (HRNW): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that dragging a woman into repeated litigation after obtaining khula amounts to a serious attack on her dignity and personal autonomy. The court dismissed the appeal of a former husband and upheld the decision of the Peshawar High Court, imposing a fine of Rs. 500,000 on…
Sindh High Court: Case of Non-Payment of Pension and Dues of Deceased Health Department Employee
Karachi (HRNW): The Sindh High Court heard a case regarding the non-payment of pension and other retirement benefits of a deceased Health Department employee. The court expressed strong displeasure over non-compliance with its previous orders and issued fresh notices to all concerned parties. According to the petitioner’s counsel, Usman Farooq Advocate, the husband of the…
Sindh High Court: Petrol Smuggling Case Against Private Petroleum Company; Objection Over Karachi Mayor’s Appearance as Counsel
Karachi (HRNW): The Sindh High Court heard a case involving allegations of petrol smuggling against a private petroleum company. During the proceedings, Barrister Murtaza Wahab appeared on behalf of the private company, which prompted an objection from the customs counsel, who argued that under the law, the Mayor of Karachi cannot appear as a lawyer…