Court & Crimes
SHC Constitutional Bench Orders Inquiry Into Custodial Death of Youth in Alleged Encounter
KARACHI (HRNW): The Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered a high-level inquiry into the alleged custodial killing of a young man, Hamdan, and two others during a police encounter in Shah Latif Town. The court expressed grave concerns over the security of individuals in police custody, remarking, “If people continue to…
Karachi Court Sends Suspect to Jail in Child Pornography Case
KARACHI (HRNW): A Judicial Magistrate (East) has ordered the judicial remand of a suspect, identified as Faisal, following his arrest on charges related to the possession and distribution of child pornography. The suspect was produced before the court by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Tuesday. The NCCIA officials informed the court that…
Robbery Foiled in Samanabad: One Suspect Killed, Female Accomplice Arrested
KARACHI (HRNW): A robbery attempt was thwarted near Al-Noor Mor in the Samanabad area, close to Happy Palace School, following an exchange of fire between the police and a gang of robbers. According to police officials, the encounter resulted in the death of one suspect, identified as Salman, while his female accomplice, Neha, was apprehended…
Chaudhry Sugar Mills Case: Court Formally Closes Investigation Against Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): An accountability court in Islamabad has formally approved the closure of the investigation against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in the long-standing Chaudhry Sugar Mills case. Judge Rana Arif issued the final verdict after accepting the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) request to terminate the inquiry. During the proceedings,…
Sindh High Court Rejects Appeal to Release Confiscated Properties of Former MNA Abdul Aziz Memon
KARACHI (HRNW): The Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court has issued a written verdict regarding the confiscated properties of former Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Member of the National Assembly, Abdul Aziz Memon. The court dismissed an appeal filed by Ijaz Ali, who had purchased the properties and sought their release, upholding the earlier decision…
Rangers Neutralize ‘Chandio Gang’ in Karachi: Ringleader Among Three Arrested for Robbery and Steel Theft
KARACHI (HRNW): Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) have conducted a targeted operation based on intelligence leads in the Sindhi Goth area, resulting in the arrest of three key members of the notorious ‘Chandio’ gang. The apprehended individuals, including the gang’s ringleader, are allegedly involved in a wide range of street crimes and large-scale theft of industrial metals….
Justice Served: Husband and Biological Sister Arrested for Murder of 30-Year-Old Sonia in Sabzazar
LAHORE (HRNW): In a shocking turn of events, the Lahore Police have solved the mystery behind the brutal murder of 30-year-old Sonia in the Sabzazar area. A joint operation by the Operations and Investigation wings revealed that the victim was murdered by her own husband and her biological sister. Acting on a high-priority task assigned…
South District Police Arrest Six for Immoral Activities in DHA Phase VIII
KARACHI (HRNW): The Sahil Police have arrested three men and three women following a raid on a vacant plot near Al-Armonia Salon in Zulfiqar Commercial, DHA Phase VIII. Acting on a confidential tip-off regarding illicit activities, the police team conducted the operation late Saturday, apprehending the individuals for their involvement in immoral acts in a…
Keamari Police Seize Smuggled Fuel and Contraband in Major Operation
KARACHI (HRNW): The Keamari District Police, South Zone, have successfully conducted a targeted operation near the Mochko area, arresting six suspects involved in the illegal transport of smuggled fuel and hazardous goods. According to a press release issued on March 14, 2026, the operation was carried out during a specialized snap-checking exercise aimed at curbing…
Man Arrested for Displaying Firearms on Social Media and Making TikTok Videos: Karachi Police Take Immediate Action
Lahore, Pakistan (HRNW) — Saddar Division Police has arrested a man for displaying firearms on social media and creating TikTok videos, following swift action ordered by Rana Hussain Tahir, SP Saddar. The arrested suspect, Rana Farhan, who was considered a symbol of fear in the Shahpur area, was found in possession of a .30 caliber…