Court & Crimes
Islamabad High Court Temporarily Stops FIA from Announcing Recruitment Test Results
Islamabad (HRNW) – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has temporarily restrained the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from announcing the results of its recruitment examinations until further orders. The interim order was issued by Justice Azam Khan during the hearing of a petition filed by citizen Yasir Arafat. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel, Advocate Afrasiab…
Lahore High Court Upholds 20 Death Sentences Each for Four Convicts in Sargodha Shrine Mass Murder Case
Lahore (HRNW) – The Lahore High Court has dismissed the appeals of four convicts in the Sargodha shrine mass murder case, upholding the trial court’s judgment sentencing each of them to 20 counts of the death penalty. The case relates to a dispute over the custodianship of a shrine in Sargodha. According to the prosecution,…
MQM Leaders’ Facilitation Case Over Alleged Anti-State Speech: Five More Accused Sent on Physical Remand
Karachi (HRNW) – The administrative judge of the Anti-Terrorism Court heard the case involving allegations of facilitation in an alleged anti-state speech linked to MQM leaders, where police produced five more accused persons arrested in an old case. The court handed over the accused to police on physical remand until July 23 for further investigation….
Gul Plaza Fire Tragedy Case: Court Directs Completion of Investigation Report, Hearing Adjourned Until August 4
Karachi (HRNW) – The Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADJ) at the City Court heard the interim bail petitions of Union President Tanveer Pasta and other accused persons in the Gul Plaza fire tragedy case. During the hearing, the investigation officer requested additional time from the court to submit the final charge sheet. The investigation…
Saram Burney Case: Sindh High Court Grants Bail to Co-Accused Madiha Islam, Raises Concerns Over Delay in Trial
Karachi (HRNW) – The Sindh High Court has granted bail to Madiha Islam, a co-accused in a case involving allegations of human trafficking and alteration of official documents related to the Saram Burney case. The court approved the bail application and directed the accused to submit surety bonds of Rs100,000. During the hearing, the court…
Sindh High Court Restricts Use of Vague Terms Like “Weed” in Drug Cases, Orders Use of Legally Recognized Terminology
Karachi (HRNW) – The Sindh High Court has restricted the use of unclear and general terms such as “Weed” in police documents, FIRs, recovery memos, and investigation reports related to narcotics cases, directing authorities to use legally recognized terminology. Justice Amjad Ali Sehto issued guidelines to the Chief Secretary Sindh, Inspector General of Police Sindh,…
Iman Mazari Case: Supreme Court Hearing Adjourned; Lawyers Raise Concerns Over Justice and Legal Process
Islamabad (HRNW) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has adjourned the hearing of a case related to human rights activist and lawyer Iman Mazari. During the proceedings, lawyers presented arguments regarding legal points, judicial proceedings, and the importance of ensuring access to justice. The Additional Attorney General informed the court that the relevant case is…
Peshawar Accountability Court Rejects Bail of Suspect in Public Medicines Scandal, Former DG Health’s Plea Set for July 27
Peshawar (HRNW) – An Accountability Court in Peshawar has rejected the bail application of Dr. Muhammad Islam, an accused in the alleged public medicines scandal, while scheduling the bail hearing of former Director General (DG) Health Dr. Shaukat for 27 July. The case was heard by Accountability Judge Muhammad Zafar. During the proceedings, the National…
Abbottabad Police Arrest Three-Person Group in Alleged Marriage Fraud Case
Abbottabad (HRNW) – Abbottabad Police have arrested a three-member group allegedly involved in a marriage-related fraud scheme, following a complaint filed by a local resident. According to police, Mirpur Police took into custody a woman and her two sons after the complainant, Muhammad Riaz, alleged that the suspects deceived him under the pretext of marriage…
Motorway Police Recover Stolen Vehicle Near Sara-e-Kharboza on GT Road, Search for Suspects Continues
Islamabad (HRNW) – The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) have recovered a stolen vehicle near Sara-e-Kharboza on GT Road during a routine patrol and handed it over to the relevant police station for further legal proceedings. According to the Motorway Police spokesperson, the recovered vehicle had been reported stolen two days earlier from the…