Court & Crimes
Sindh High Court Overturns Convictions of Anti-Encroachment Personnel in Drug Recovery Case
KARACHI (HRNW)- The Sindh High Court (SHC) has set aside the convictions of four individuals, including personnel from the Anti-Encroachment Force, in a case involving the alleged recovery of over 20 kilograms of hashish (charas). The court accepted the appeals of the accused and ordered their immediate release from jail, provided they are not required in…
Over Rs. 5,457 Billion Stuck as Tax Cases Pile Up in Courts and Tribunals
ISLAMABAD (HRNW)- A massive backlog of tax-related litigation has paralyzed the recovery of over Rs. 5,457 billion across various courts and appellate tribunals in Pakistan. This significant amount remains stuck at a time when the country faces critical economic challenges. Rising Trend in Litigation According to official sources, there has been a sharp increase of over…
Anti-Corruption Court Indicts Former KMC Officials in Over Rs. 800 Million Fraud Case
KARACHI (HRNW)- The Provincial Anti-Corruption Court has formally indicted several former high-ranking officials of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) in a high-profile case involving the embezzlement of funds, forgery, and misuse of authority. Details of the Charges According to Anti-Corruption authorities, the accused are allegedly involved in misappropriating over Rs. 800 million (80 crore) earmarked for…
Court Orders Immediate Recovery of Four Missing Persons; Summons Police Officials for Next Hearing
KARACHI (HRNW): The High Court has ordered police authorities to take urgent measures for the recovery of four missing citizens during a hearing on multiple disappearance petitions. Expressing grave concern over the safety of citizens, the court summoned the SDPO Sharae Faisal and officials from the Airport Police Station to appear in person on May…
Court Grants Ninth-Grade Student Conditional Permission to Sit for Exams Amid School Fee Dispute
KARACHI (HRNW): The High Court has issued a conditional order allowing a ninth-grade student to participate in his annual examinations following a legal dispute over the premature collection of fees by a private school. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel argued that the school administration had issued fee vouchers for the months of June and…
Constitutional Bench Directs Karachi DCs to Fill 3,000 Disabled Quota Vacancies Within Two Months
KARACHI (HRNW): A two-member constitutional bench of the High Court has issued decisive orders regarding the non-implementation of the mandatory job quota for persons with disabilities across all districts of Karachi. During the hearing, the court directed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of Karachi to complete the recruitment process for all vacant positions specifically reserved under…
Rangers and CTD Arrest Dangerous “Fitna al-Khawarij” Terrorist in Karachi Operation
KARACHI (HRNW): In a joint intelligence-based operation, the Sindh Rangers and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a high-profile terrorist belonging to the proscribed organization “Fitna al-Khawarij” in the SITE area of Karachi. Authorities identified the captured militant as Noor Alam, also known by the alias “Wafadar,” who was reportedly in the process of organizing his…
Karachi: Smuggling Attempt Using Women as a Shield Foiled; 3 Arrested with Betel Nut Powder
KARACHI (HRNW): The SITE Super Highway Industrial Area Police of East Zone, acting on a tip-off, foiled a major attempt to smuggle crushed betel nut (Chalia powder) by using women as a cover. Police conducted a raid near the Main Super Highway and arrested three suspects, including two women. Operation Details and Seizures According to…
Karachi: Keamari Police Crackdown on Smuggling; Indian Gutka Worth Over 1 Million PKR Seized
KARACHI (HRNW): As part of an ongoing crackdown against smuggling, the Keamari District Police conducted a successful operation at the Mochko Check Post, seizing a massive quantity of Indian Gutka being transported from Balochistan. According to a Keamari Police spokesperson, officers intercepted a suspicious car arriving from Hub Chowki, Balochistan. During the search, police recovered…
Karachi: Aziz Bhatti Police Arrest Habitual Motorbike Lifters; 4 Stolen Motorcycles Recovered
KARACHI (HRNW): Aziz Bhatti Police of the East Zone conducted a successful operation against a motorcycle lifting gang, arresting two habitual criminals. The police team, during a routine patrol in Block 13B, apprehended the suspects and recovered four stolen motorcycles from their possession. Operation Details and Recoveries According to the police, the arrested suspects have…