Court & Crimes
Islamabad High Court Grants Relief to Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in Toshakhana II Case
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has accepted two miscellaneous applications filed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in connection with the Toshakhana II case. During the hearing presided over by Justice Khadim Hussain Somro, the court approved the requests to remove administrative objections previously raised against their main…
Supreme Court Rules Long-Term Possession Does Not Guarantee Land Ownership
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a significant ruling clarifying that the mere possession of land or holding it for an extended period does not constitute legal proof of ownership. The apex court emphasized that in cases where an oral agreement is claimed, the burden of proof is exceptionally high to prevent…
Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Secure Pre-Arrest Bail in Seven Multiple Cases
RAWALPINDI (HRNW): In a major legal development, an Islamabad District and Sessions Court on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, approved the pre-arrest bail applications for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in six cases and for his wife, Bushra Bibi, in one case. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka presided over the hearings, granting…
IHC Orders Immediate Release of Salaries for Phase 3 NCCIA Officers
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): In a major relief for government employees, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the immediate release of pending salaries for Phase 3 officers (Grade 16 and above) of the National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). Justice Muhammad Azam Khan, presiding over the case, directed that these officers be allowed to continue their duties…
Supreme Court to Rule in Marielle Franco Case
Brasília, Brazil (HRNW) — The Supreme Federal Court is set to deliberate on developments in the assassination case of Marielle Franco. The killing of the prominent rights advocate remains a powerful symbol of the risks faced by activists combating corruption and inequality. Campaigners stress that justice in this case represents accountability for all human rights…
Refugee Family Reunion Suspension Challenged
London, United Kingdom (HRNW) — A legal challenge has been filed in the High Court against the government’s suspension of refugee family reunification policies. Advocacy groups argue the decision disproportionately affects children and vulnerable families seeking protection. Legal experts say the case could set a major precedent for refugee rights in Europe. 👉 Defend refugee…
Supreme Court Rules Suspended Civil Servants Entitled to Full Pay and Benefits
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has delivered a landmark judgment regarding the rights of suspended government employees, ruling that civil servants are entitled to their full salary and all associated benefits during the period of suspension. Dismissing an appeal filed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the apex court upheld the earlier…
FIA Quetta Apprehends Suspect in Counterfeit Currency Crackdown
QUETTA (HRNW): The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle has successfully conducted a strategic operation against the trade of counterfeit currency, resulting in the arrest of a suspect identified as Muhammad Awais Khan during a coordinated trap raid. Authorities recovered counterfeit notes amounting to Rs. 137,000 from his possession, an act revealed to be part…
IHC Withdraws Contempt Notices Against PM and Cabinet in Dr. Aafia Case
ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has officially terminated contempt proceedings in the Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case by withdrawing the previously issued order for contempt notices against the Prime Minister and the Federal Cabinet. A four-member larger bench, headed by Justice Arbab Tahir, issued a written order declaring that the July 21, 2025, decision…
“Reclaiming a Gift from a Wife is Not Permissible,” Remarks Justice Mohsin
ISLAMABAD (HRNW) –During a court hearing today, Justice Mohsin issued significant remarks regarding the legal and moral status of gifts given to a spouse, stating that a gift once given to a wife cannot be reclaimed by the husband. The court used a traditional idiom to describe the act of taking back a gift, likening…