Court & Crimes
Pakistan Coast Guards Seize High-Quality Foreign Liquor in Balochistan
KARACHI/BALOCHISTAN (HRNW): In a successful intelligence-based operation, the Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) have intercepted a major smuggling attempt in Balochistan, recovering a large cache of high-quality foreign liquor intended for inland distribution. Acting on credible information regarding the movement of contraband, PCG teams conducted raids in the areas of Arman Bela (Uthal) and Gadani. During…
Lahore High Court Dismisses Civil Judge over Corruption and Misconduct
LAHORE (HRNW): In a significant move toward judicial accountability, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed Civil Judge Ms. Naseem Akhtar Naz from service following proven allegations of corruption and misconduct. The decision was formalized through a notification issued today by the Registrar of the Lahore High Court, Amjad Iqbal Ranjha. The disciplinary proceedings against…
SHC Recovers Two Missing Persons, Seeks Progress Reports for Others
KARACHI (HRNW): The Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) conducted a hearing today regarding the recovery of three missing citizens. During the proceedings, the police submitted a formal report informing the court that two individuals, identified as Noman Shah and Saif-ur-Rehman, have safely returned to their homes. These individuals had previously been reported…
SHC Reserves Verdict on Karachi Cotton Exchange Sealing Dispute
KARACHI (HRNW): The Sindh High Court (SHC) has reserved its judgment on a series of petitions challenging the sealing of the historic Karachi Cotton Exchange building, a case that has highlighted a significant jurisdictional conflict between federal and provincial authorities. During the proceedings, a division bench comprising Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon and Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi…
SHC Issues Notices Over Closure of Mir Karam Ali Talpur Road in Saddar
KARACHI (HRNW): The Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) has taken up a petition challenging the closure of Mir Karam Ali Talpur Road, a major thoroughfare located in the heart of Karachi’s Saddar area. The petitioner, a local resident, has moved the court against the prolonged suspension of traffic on the road, which…
Korangi Police Arrest Two Suspects for Circulating Counterfeit Currency
KARACHI (HRNW): The Korangi Police, East Zone, have successfully apprehended two suspects involved in a counterfeit currency racket during a targeted operation. The arrested individuals, identified as Muhammad Arbaz (son of Munawar Ali) and Muhammad Aqib (son of Muhammad Javed), were reportedly planning to flood the local markets with fake bills ahead of the upcoming…
Karachi Police Crackdown: Illegal LPG Vendor Arrested in Gulshan-e-Iqbal
KARACHI (HRNW): In a swift move to ensure public safety, the Gulshan-e-Iqbal Police (East Zone) arrested a suspect today for operating an illegal mobile LPG vending unit on Rashid Minhas Road. The suspect, identified as Nazim, son of Karim Bakhsh, was caught running a makeshift gas shop from a rickshaw parked along the busy thoroughfare….
Donald Trump Summoned to Court: Karachi Citizen Files Petition Against US President and Global Leaders
Karachi (HRNW)– In a highly unusual legal development, a citizen of Karachi has filed a petition in court seeking the registration of a criminal case against US President Donald Trump and three other prominent global leaders. The petition, moved by Advocate Jamshed Ali Khawaja, also names Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Institutional Strains at Lahore High Court: A Critical Legal and Administrative Confrontation
Lahore (HRNW)– The ongoing legal and administrative friction within the Lahore High Court has transitioned into a formal institutional standoff. According to sources, pending petitions have raised significant constitutional points regarding the formation of benches, the distribution of cases, the judicial roster, and the exercise of administrative authority. Legal circles suggest that the matter is…
Constitutional Court Warns Against Conversion of Residential Plots to Commercial in Karachi
Karachi (HRNW) – The Constitutional Court has issued a stern warning regarding the negative environmental and infrastructural impact of converting residential plots into commercial ones across the city. During the court proceedings, Justice Hassan Rizvi observed that in established and major cities, converting residential property for commercial use is generally avoided as it degrades the…