Court & Crimes
Indian Supreme Court Permits Withdrawal of Life Support for Youth in 13-Year Coma
NEW DELHI: (HRNW) In a landmark ruling concerning the right to die with dignity, the Supreme Court of India has authorized the withdrawal of life support for a young man who has been in a vegetative state for the past 13 years. The decision follows a prolonged legal battle between the hospital administration and the patient’s…
South District Police Raid DHA Shisha Cafe After Viral Video; Five Arrested
KARACHI: (HRNW) Following the direct orders of SSP District South, Mahzoor Ali, the Gizri Police conducted a swift raid on an illegal shisha cafe in Defense Housing Authority (DHA) Phase VI. The action was prompted by a video circulating on social media that showed the establishment openly operating and promoting shisha flavors. The police party targeted…
Eight Arrested in Azizabad Police Raid, Including Six Imposter Journalists
KARACHI: (HRNW) The Karachi Police have conducted a targeted operation in the Azizabad area, resulting in the arrest of eight individuals, six of whom were allegedly operating as fake journalists. According to police officials, these imposters would frequently visit shops and street stalls in various neighborhoods, harassing small business owners and vendors under the guise of…
Sindh High Court Implements Four-Day Work Week and Deep Fuel Cuts Amid Energy Crisis
KARACHI: (HRNW) In a decisive move to address the escalating energy crisis, the Sindh High Court (SHC) has announced a series of austerity measures aimed at conserving national resources. According to a recently issued circular, the SHC Principal Seat in Karachi and its Circuit Benches will now observe a four-day working week, operating from Monday to…
Breaking: Pakistan’s Judiciary Implements Four-Day Work Week and Deep Fuel Cuts to Combat Energy Crisis
ISLAMABAD (HRNW) : In a landmark decision to support national austerity measures, the National Judicial Policy Making Committee, chaired by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, has approved an emergency shift to a four-day working week for courts nationwide. Amid potential petroleum supply disruptions and soaring energy costs, the Supreme Court, Federal Shariat Court, all High…
Karachi: Street Crime Surge on Jamshed Road; Police Negligence Claims Citizen’s Life
KARACHI (HRNW): Despite the holy month of Ramadan, street crime continues to escalate in the provincial capital. A tragic sequence of events near Jamshed Road has highlighted severe police inaction, resulting in the loss of an innocent life. Just a few days ago, four armed dacoits on two motorcycles snatched a mobile phone, cash, and…
Rangers and SIU Police Arrest Two Members of Extortion Mafia in Karachi
KARACHI (HRNW): In a joint intelligence-based operation, Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) and the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the police arrested two suspects involved in extortion from the New Karachi area. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohammad Areeb (alias Mushtaq) and Muzammil. According to details, Mohammad Areeb is associated with the notorious extortion rings…
Justice through Dignity: Respecting Witnesses to Uphold the Law
Karachi (HRNW): In a recent and significant ruling, Justice Salahuddin Panhwar of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a directive to courts across the country mandating that witnesses be provided with seating arrangements while giving their testimony, rather than being forced to remain standing. While this may seem like a minor procedural change, it…
Supreme Court Acquits Father Sentenced to Death in Son’s Poisoning Case
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Supreme Court of Pakistan has acquitted a father who had been sentenced to death for allegedly poisoning his young son, overturning the verdicts of both the trial court and the High Court. In a written judgment issued by Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, the court ordered the immediate release of the accused, stating that the…
Supreme Court Hears Bail Plea in Overseas Job Fraud Case
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Supreme Court of Pakistan heard a bail application of an accused who allegedly took money from a citizen by promising to send him abroad. A two-member bench headed by Justice Hashim Kakar heard the case, during which the court also had an interesting exchange with the affected citizen. During the hearing, Justice Hashim…