Court & Crimes
Karachi West: Manghopir Police Foil Iranian Diesel Smuggling in Passenger Buses
KARACHI (HRNW) – Under the directives of SSP West Tariq Elahi Mastoi, the Manghopir Police have successfully intercepted another smuggling attempt, seizing two passenger buses used for the illegal transport of Iranian diesel. During the operation, two suspects were apprehended and a significant quantity of fuel was recovered. Operation Details and Seizure According to details…
Fake Currency Case: Court Grants Bail to Mir Muhammad Magsi
KARACHI (HRNW) – The Additional Sessions Judge Court No. 2 (South) Karachi has granted bail to Mir Muhammad Magsi, who was accused of possessing and circulating counterfeit currency. The court approved the bail application against a surety bond of Rs 100,000, effectively disposing of the petition. Defense Arguments and Legal Discrepancies During the proceedings, defense…
Kalakot Murder Mystery Solved Within 72 Hours: Victim’s Friend Arrested
KARACHI (HRNW) – The Karachi Police have successfully traced and apprehended the primary suspect involved in the recent killing in the Kalakot area, solving the case within a 72-hour window. In a shocking revelation, the perpetrator turned out to be a close friend of the victim. Intelligence-Led Operation and Arrest The suspect, identified as Anees,…
Sindh High Court Suspends Senior Civil Judge with Immediate Effect
KARACHI (HRNW) – The Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court has issued orders for the immediate suspension of Senior Civil Judge Ehsan Ali Ansari. According to the official notification issued under the signature of Asif, the In-charge Member of the Inspection Team (MIT), the suspension comes as part of the high court’s administrative and…
Sindh High Court Constitutional Bench to Indict DRAP CEO in Contempt Case
KARACHI (HRNW) – The Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court has decided to formally indict the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), Dr. Obaidullah Malik, in a contempt of court case regarding the non-payment of pension dues. The Legal Dispute The petition was filed by Shah Muzaffar Imam,…
Sindh High Court Orders Continued Efforts for Recovery of Enforced Disappearance Victims
KARACHI (HRNW) – The Sindh High Court (SHC) conducted a hearing today regarding several petitions seeking the recovery of missing persons. During the proceedings, law enforcement agencies submitted updated progress reports on various cases of enforced disappearances. Case Updates: Recoveries and Re-disappearances The police presented a detailed report concerning several citizens, highlighting both progress and…
Arts Council Challenges Sindh Information Commission’s Order in High Court
KARACHI (HRNW) – The Sindh High Court (SHC) has taken up a petition filed by the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, challenging a recent directive by the Sindh Information Commission (SIC) that ordered the council to provide access to internal information. Court Proceedings The court issued notices to all relevant parties, seeking their formal responses…
Lahore High Court Rules Section 489-F Inapplicable to Microfinance Bank Loan Checks
LAHORE (HRNW) – In a landmark judgment, the Lahore High Court has ruled that a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 489-F of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) cannot be registered against checks issued to Microfinance Banks. The Ruling on Section 489-F The court clarified that the provisions of Section 489-F, which typically deal with…
Karachi Civil Court Suspends Sindh Workers Welfare Board Governing Body Notification
KARACHI: (HRNW) — A Karachi Civil Court has issued an order suspending the Government of Sindh’s notification dated February 4, 2026, regarding the reconstitution of the Workers Welfare Board Sindh (WWBS) Governing Body. The court’s intervention follows a legal challenge questioning the eligibility of several board members appointed to represent the interests of workers. During the…
Bench Reconstituted for PTI Founder’s Review Petition in Shehbaz Sharif Defamation Case
ISLAMABAD: (HRNW) In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has reconstituted the three-member bench scheduled to hear the review petition filed by the PTI Founder regarding his “right of defense” in the defamation lawsuit initiated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Key Changes to the Judicial Bench: New Leadership: The newly formed three-member bench…