Court & Crimes
Three-Year-Old Child Rescued in Moro Suspect Arrested in Kidnapping Case
Moro – Pakistan (HRNW)–Police in District Malir in coordination with CPLC carried out a successful operation in Moro, District Naushahro Feroze, recovering a three-year-old child named Zain who had been abducted three days ago from Shah Latif Town. During the operation, authorities arrested one suspect at the child’s home. The kidnappers had reportedly demanded a…
Afghan National Arrested for Posing as U.S Embassy Official in Islamabad
Islamabad – Pakistan (HRNW)– Authorities in Islamabad have arrested an Afghan national who was impersonating a U.S. Embassy official within the city’s Diplomatic Enclave. The suspect, identified as Harith, was apprehended while entering the enclave with two women in a vehicle through Gate No. 2, carrying a fake U.S. Embassy identification card. Law enforcement and…
Chief Justice Aalia Neelum Criticizes Punjab’s New Property Law, Calls It “An Assault on Justice”
Lahore – Pakistan (HRNW)– Chief Justice Aalia Neelum has voiced strong reservations over a recently enacted property law by the Punjab government, questioning the legality and fairness of giving administrative officers such as patwaris and assistant commissioners judicial authority over land disputes. During court proceedings, the Chief Justice remarked that a matter already pending before…
Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon Indicted in Assets Beyond Means Case
Karachi – Pakistan (HRNW)– An Anti-Corruption Court in Karachi has formally indicted Sindh’s Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, along with his mother, wife, and several others, in a case involving assets allegedly exceeding known sources of income. According to court proceedings, Sharjeel Memon and other accused appeared before the judge and pleaded not guilty to…
Sydney Shooting Injured Suspect Charged with 50 Counts Including Terrorism
Sydney (HRNW)– Australian authorities have formally charged the injured suspect involved in the recent Sydney shooting with 50 counts, including terrorism-related offenses, the police confirmed. According to officials, the investigation did not find any evidence of terrorist training during the suspect’s visit to the Philippines, as stated by the Philippine Presidential spokesperson. The charges mark…
High Court Order in Justice Jahangiri Degree Case Challenged in Constitutional Court
Islamabad (HRNW) – The ongoing legal proceedings concerning Justice Tariq Jahangiri’s LLB degree have taken a new turn as the High Court’s order has been challenged before the Constitutional Court. In the appeal, it is argued that investigation into the authenticity of the LLB degree can only be conducted by the trial court, which has…
Justice Tariq Jahangiri Approaches Supreme Judicial Council Against Justice Sarfaraz Dogar
Islamabad (HRNW)– Justice Tariq Jahangiri has filed a complaint with the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) against Justice Sarfaraz Dogar, raising allegations related to interference in pending cases, exerting pressure for expedited hearings, and advising resignation. In his complaint, Justice Jahangiri claimed that Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar personally summoned him for a meeting, during which he…
Rangers and Police Arrest Extortion Gang Members in Karachi
Karachi (HRNW)– Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), in coordination with the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Karachi Police, conducted a joint operation based on intelligence reports, leading to the arrest of seven suspects involved in extortion activities linked to the Jamil Changa and Samad Kathiawari groups in Central and South City districts of Karachi. The arrested individuals…
FIA Peshawar Zone Busts Hawala Network Two Arrested with Millions in Cash
Peshawar, Pakistan (HRNW)– The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Peshawar Zone has conducted a major operation against illegal hawala transactions, resulting in the arrest of two suspects, Abdullah and Muhammad Nadeem, under the directives of the DG FIA. The arrests were made through coordinated actions by the Commercial Banking Circle Peshawar and Composite Circle Abbottabad. Abdullah…
FIA Anti-Corruption Circle Makes Breakthrough in Custodial Torture Case
Lahore (HRNW)– The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle, Lahore, has made significant progress in a case registered under the Torture and Custodial Death Act. Assistant Superintendent Faisal Imtiaz, previously posted at Kot Lakhpat Jail, has been arrested for allegedly torturing a prisoner during his tenure. Investigations confirmed that the accused inflicted violence on the…