Court & Crimes
Federal Constitutional Court Refuses to Stay Karachi High-Rise Construction; Cites Nasla Tower Precedent for Illegal Structures
Karachi (HRNW): Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi of the Federal Constitutional Court, while hearing a petition seeking an immediate halt to the construction of a high-rise building, rejected the stay request and remarked that if a building is being constructed, it should be allowed to proceed, warning that it will be demolished like the Nasla Tower…
Pirabad Police Arrest Multiple Suspects in Targeted Operations
Karachi (HRNW): Adhering to an absolute zero-tolerance policy against street crimes and narcotics, the Pirabad police conducted a series of targeted operations across the locality, apprehending six suspects and registering formal criminal cases against them. During the first raid, police officers arrested a female drug dealer, identified as Ghulam Waran, and recovered 23 grams of…
Historic Counter-Terrorism Breakthrough: CTD Sindh and Federal Intelligence Agency Dismantle TTP’s Drone Technology Supply Chain
Karachi (HRNW): In an unprecedented, highly sophisticated joint intelligence operation, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh, alongside a federal civil intelligence agency, has achieved a historic milestone in the country’s counter-terrorism history. For the first time, law enforcement agencies have successfully intercepted and dismantled a critical supply chain network responsible for provisioning advanced drone technology, specialized…
Tragic Shooting in Chakwal: 9-Year-Old Girl Killed, 2 Overseas Pakistani Family Members Wounded by CCD Fire
Chakwal (HRNW): In a devastating operational failure, a 9-year-old girl was shot dead, and two overseas Pakistani family members recently returned from Australia were critically wounded, after Counter-Terrorism/Crime Control Department (CCD) personnel allegedly opened fire on their civilian vehicle during a high-speed pursuit of dacoits. Armed Robbery Met with Fatal Mistaken Identity The victims have…
Pakistan Navy, PMSA, and Balochistan Excise Department Confiscate Massive Liquor Consignment in Gadani
Gadani / Gwadar (HRNW): In a high-stakes, intelligence-based anti-smuggling operation, the Pakistan Navy, alongside the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) and the Excise, Taxation & Anti-Narcotics Department (South Zone) of Balochistan, successfully intercepted and seized a massive consignment of smuggled liquor near the coastal area of Gadani, Balochistan. Multi-Agency Execution Driven by JMICC Intelligence The…
Swift Action by Boat Basin Police: Street Criminal Caught Red-Handed; Illegal Weapon and Snatched Valuables Recovered
Karachi (HRNW): Tightening the noose around street criminals in the metropolitan city, the District South Police Karachi has successfully apprehended a suspect during an active robbery. The Boat Basin Police, exhibiting high alertness during routine patrolling, captured the criminal along with an illegal firearm and the plundered belongings of a citizen. According to the details…
Major Legal Victory for Imran Khan: Supreme Court Restores Right of Defence in Shehbaz Sharif’s Defamation Lawsuit
Islamabad (HRNW): In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has restored the ‘Right of Defence’ for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in a high-profile defamation lawsuit. The apex court’s ruling effectively reverses lower court restrictions, paving the way for a rigorous legal contest. Three-Member Bench Grants Appeals A three-member bench of…
Drug Abuse Originates from Smoking; Educational Institutions Must Enforce Zero-Tolerance Policy: DIG South Asad Raza
Karachi (HRNW): Expressing a resolute commitment to safeguarding the youth from the menace of narcotics, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for District South Karachi, Asad Raza, stated that the path to drug addiction invariably begins with cigarette smoking, which must be curbed at its initial stages. Five-Core Pillar Anti-Narcotics Strategy Unveiled Appearing on Geo…
FIA Seaport Team Busts International Hawala/Hundi Network in Karachi; Ship Captain and Launch Owner Arrested with Millions
Karachi (HRNW): In a major operation against financial crimes, the Seaport Team of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has successfully dismantled an international Hawala/Hundi network operating out of Karachi. The raid resulted in the recovery of millions of rupees in cash and the arrest of key cartel members, including a ship captain and a marine…
Karachi South Police Arrest ‘Category-A’ Most Wanted Drug Kingpin Runnning Online Cartel; 1.47 kg Ice Seized
Karachi (HRNW – June 11, 2026): In a major blow to sophisticated narcotics networks, the District South Police have apprehended a high-profile, ‘Category-A’ listed drug dealer running an extensive online drug supply operation. The targeted raid was executed by the Darakhshan Police Station based on precise intelligence. According to a statement issued by the spokesperson…