Court & Crimes
Sindh High Court Dismisses Petitions Against Land Regularization in Gulshan-e-Iqbal
KARACHI (HRNW): The Sindh High Court (SHC) has dismissed two separate petitions challenging the regularization of land and the subsequent approval for a multi-story building in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area. Declaring the petitions “not maintainable,” the court ruled that complex disputes involving land ownership and lease validity fall outside its constitutional jurisdiction and should be pursued…
Sindh High Court Dismisses Plea Against NAB Property Seizure in Plea Bargain Case
KARACHI (HRNW): The Sindh High Court (SHC) has dismissed a petition challenging a notice issued by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) regarding property surrendered during a plea bargain. The court ruled that since the original owner had admitted to selling the property and receiving payment during his lifetime, his heirs cannot legally claim ownership now….
UN Human Rights Experts Raise Alarms as Afghanistan Reports 1,200 Sharia Sentences in One Year
KABUL (HRNW): In a report detailing the judicial landscape under the interim Taliban administration, it has been revealed that a total of 1,200 individuals, including 100 women, were subjected to various Sharia-based punishments over the past year. According to sources monitoring the situation, 1,186 people were sentenced to public flogging, while six individuals faced public…
71-Year-Old Singaporean Woman Fined $3,200 for Repeatedly Feeding Pigeons
SINGAPORE (HRNW): A 71-year-old woman has found herself in significant legal trouble after her persistent habit of feeding wild birds led to a substantial court-ordered fine. Sanmugamnathan Shamla was ordered to pay 3,200 Singaporean Dollars (approximately 2,518 USD) for repeatedly feeding pigeons near her residential block in Toa Payoh, a violation of the country’s strict…
Police Officer Shot and Injured in Targeted Attack in Baghdadi, Lyari
KARACHI: (HRNW) A police officer was injured in a firing incident by unidentified assailants in the Baghdadi area of Lyari on Monday. According to police reports, the officer was in uniform and returning home after completing his duty shift when he was targeted. The incident occurred near Juna Masjid on Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai Road. Witnesses…
Madadgar-15 Rescues Woman Held Captive for Five Days in Ferozabad; Suspect Arrested
KARACHI: (HRNW) In a swift and decisive operation, the Madadgar-15 police helpline successfully rescued a woman who had been held in illegal confinement in the Ferozabad area of Karachi. Acting on a distress call reporting the abduction, the Madadgar-15 team reached the location immediately and secured the safe recovery of the victim. A suspect was apprehended…
Sindh Rangers Bust Drug Trafficking Ring Involving Excise Police Officers
KARACHI: (HRNW) In a major blow to organized crime, the Sindh Rangers have conducted a high-stakes operation in Karachi, catching officers from the Excise Police red-handed in the distribution and sale of narcotics. According to reliable sources, the arrested personnel were utilizing an official government vehicle to supply drugs to various dens across the city. During…
Gizri Police Arrest Suspect Involved in Aerial Firing; Vehicle and Weapon Seized
KARACHI: (HRNW) The Karachi South District Police has apprehended a suspect involved in an illegal aerial firing incident within the jurisdiction of the Gizri Police Station. The arrest follows a swift operation conducted under the directives of SSP South Mahzoor Ali. Following the incident, the suspect had managed to flee the scene in a white Toyota…
Fake ARY News Reporter Caught Extorting Money in Korangi Family Park
KARACHI: (HRNW) A case of impersonation and extortion has surfaced in the Bhains Colony and Korangi areas, where a local individual was caught posing as a representative of a prominent news channel to harass citizens and demand bribes. The suspect, identified as Jan Akbar (alias ‘Langra Shaitan’), who reportedly works as a bicycle puncture repairman, was…
Court Rejects Bail for Suspect in Soldier Bazaar Building Collapse Case
KARACHI (HRNW): An Additional Sessions Judge (East) has rejected the bail application of a suspect, Irshad, in a case involving a building collapse caused by a gas leakage explosion in the Soldier Bazaar area, which resulted in the deaths of 15 people. The court delivered its verdict after hearing arguments from both the prosecution and…