Court & Crimes
High Court Lifts Ban on Federal Recruitment, Orders Fresh Hiring in Police
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Islamabad High Court has issued a written order lifting the stay on recruitment in federal institutions, including the police. A larger bench comprising Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar, Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro, and Justice Inam Amin Minhas withdrew the stay order that had been in place since August 1, 2024. The court directed…
Keamari Investigation Police Rescue Abducted Woman and Arrest Suspect in Technical Operation
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — The Investigation Police of District Keamari, South Zone, has successfully rescued a 20-year-old woman and apprehended the primary suspect in a high-profile abduction and sexual assault case. SSP Investigation Masroor Ahmed Jatoi confirmed that the victim, Misbah, had gone missing from the Baldia Town area on March 20, 2026. Following the…
Advocate General Islamabad Ayaz Shaukat Resigns Following New Appointment
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW) — Ayaz Shaukat has officially resigned from his position as the Advocate General of Islamabad, marking a transition in the capital’s top legal office. He formally submitted his resignation to President Asif Ali Zardari, stating that the government has now appointed him as the Chairman of the Social Media Authority. Reflecting on…
Historic US Court Verdict: Meta Fined $375 Million for Failing to Protect Children
New Mexico, United States (HRNW) — In a landmark decision, a U.S. jury has ordered social media giant Meta to pay $375 million in damages for failing to protect children’s mental health and exposing them to risks of sexual exploitation. This historic verdict marks the first time a U.S. state has successfully won a case…
FIA and NCCIA Face Embarrassment as Court Grants Bail to Investigative Journalist Nadir Khan
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — The District and Sessions Judge South has granted bail to investigative journalist Nadir Khan, marking a significant legal setback for the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). The case against Nadir Khan was reportedly registered at the behest of Assistant Director FIA Syed Ali Mardan…
Islamabad Court Acquits Domestic Helper in Alleged 250 Million Rupee Theft Case
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW) — Judicial Magistrate East Rizwan-ud-Din has acquitted a domestic helper, Rukhsana Bibi, in a high-profile theft case involving an alleged 250 million PKR, labeling the prosecution’s story as “unbelievable” and “suspicious.” The case, originally registered in January 2024 at the Lohi Bher Police Station, involved a resident of PWD who claimed her…
Supreme Court Karachi Registry Issues Weekly Performance Report
KARACHI (HRNW): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has released an official performance report detailing the judicial activity at its Karachi Registry for the period of March 16 to March 19, 2026. The report highlights a significant disposal of cases aimed at reducing the judicial backlog in the province. Key Performance Statistics According to the report,…
LHC Ruling: Dower (Haq Mehr) Must Be Paid on Demand if Payment Time is Unspecified
LAHORE (HRNW): In a significant legal development regarding women’s marital rights, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that if a Nikkah Nama (marriage contract) does not specify a timeframe for the payment of dower (Haq Mehr), the husband is legally obligated to pay it immediately upon the wife’s demand. The court accepted the petition…
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….