2025
Bin Qasim Police Arrest Four Involved in Illegal Sand and Gravel Mining
Karachi (HRNW)– Bin Qasim Police have arrested 4 suspects involved in illegal sand and gravel mining and transportation. The arrests were made during a patrol operation. The suspects have been identified as Sartaj, Muhammad Akram, Mazhar Ali and Haji. The police have also seized 2 dumpers and 2 shovels filled with sand. A case has…
SIU–CIA Joint Operation Nets Four Extortionists of Ahmed Ali Magsi Gang
Karachi (HRNW)– In a joint operation by SIU and CIA, four members of an extortion gang were arrested in Jamshed Quarter area. One accused was injured in the firing during the arrest. Weapons, extortion mobile phone and two stolen motorcycles were recovered from the accused. The arrested accused Junaid, Bilal, Waqar and Ijaz belong to…
SBCA Orders All Karachi Wedding Halls to Submit Documentation Within 3 Days
Karachi (HRNW) — The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has directed all wedding halls in Karachi to submit their legal and regulatory documents within three days. DG SBCA, Mazmal Halipotu, warned that halls failing to comply with the commercialization challan submission could face sealing or demolition. Authorities have stated that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)…
Federal Court Dismisses Petition Against Gutka Act, Citing Health Hazards
Islamabad (HRNW)— The Federal Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Gutka Act, reiterating that gutka — a form of chewing tobacco — poses severe health risks and is a major cause of oral cancer. During the hearing, Justice Hassan Rizvi remarked that gutka is even more harmful than cigarettes, and hospitals are seeing…
Sindh High Court Bar Delegation Meets Law Minister to Address Threats to Karoonjhar Hills
Karachi (HRNW)— A delegation of the Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA), led by President Barrister Muhammad Sarfraz Ali Metlo, met with Sindh Law Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjhar at the Chief Minister’s House to present a memorandum highlighting the threats faced by the Karoonjhar mountain range. The lawyers urged immediate measures to protect the historical and…
Reports Circulate on Potential Resignation of Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori
Karachi (HRNW)— Media reports suggest that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has requested the resignation of Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, with indications that if he refuses, he could potentially be de-notified. Names reportedly under consideration for the governor’s position include Nihal Hashmi and Bashir Memon. According to sources, MQM leadership has been consulted and is reportedly…
Street Crime in Karachi Drops by 14%, Says AIG Javed Alam Odho
Karachi (HRNW)— Additional Inspector General (AIG) Javed Alam Odho announced a 14% reduction in street crimes across Karachi, attributing the decline to increased surveillance and law enforcement efforts. Speaking at an event, AIG Odho highlighted the role of CCTV cameras in crime prevention and monitoring. He reported that in extortion-related cases, five gangsters were killed…
Post-Mortem Completed for Woman Found Dead Near Clifton China Port, Investigation Underway
Karachi (HRNW)— Authorities have completed the post-mortem of a woman whose severely beaten body was discovered near Clifton China Port in Karachi. Police say the victim was likely murdered at a different location and later dumped at the site. The deceased, estimated to be 30–35 years old, was found with her hands and feet tied….
Sindh High Court Grants Interim Bail to Dumper Association Chief Haji Liaqat Mehsud After Trial Court Cancellation
Karachi (HRNW)— The Sindh High Court has approved interim bail for Haji Liaqat Mehsud, president of the Dumper Association, following the cancellation of his bail by the trial court. Justice Tasneem Sultana granted the interim relief on a surety of PKR 50,000, allowing Mehsud temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
Extortion Gang Responsible for Showroom Shooting Arrested in Karachi
Karachi (HRNW)— The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) and Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) have apprehended members of an extortion gang involved in a recent shooting at a car showroom in Karachi. A brief exchange of gunfire took place in the Jamshaid Quarter area, resulting in the arrest of four suspects, with one injured during the operation….