Court & Crimes
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…
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….
Ederal Shariat Court to Hear Intra-Court Appeal by Islamabad High Court Judges
Islamabad (HRNW) – A six-member larger bench of the Federal Shariat Court, headed by Chief Justice Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, is scheduled to hear the intra-court appeal filed by five Islamabad High Court judges on November 24 at 11:30 AM. The bench will also include Justices Hasan Rizvi, Baqar Najfi, K.K. Agha, Rozi Khan, and Arshad…
ANF Cracks Down on Drug Network in Defence Lahore, Notorious Woman Nazia Butt Arrested
Lahore (HRNW) — The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted a major operation in Defence Lahore, arresting well-known woman, Nazia Butt, for her involvement in drug trafficking. Sources report that Nazia Butt had been actively supplying ice, cocaine, and other narcotics in DHA and other affluent areas of Lahore. She reportedly possessed luxury cars worth 40–50 million…
Shocking Revelation: ‘Ghost Doctors’ Case from Kandi Kot Reaches Sindh High Court
Kandi Kot / Kashmore (HRNW) — The issue of alleged negligence, corruption, and ghost doctors in the Health Department of Kandi Kot, Kashmore District, has reached the courts. According to sources, a concerned citizen has filed a petition in the Sindh High Court, naming the Provincial Health Minister, Secretary of Health, and DHO Kashmore as…
Karachi Transgender Activist “Pinky” Robbed, Suspects Arrested
Karachi (HRNW) — Even in Karachi, transgender individuals are not safe. The well-known transgender activist Pinky, also known as Khubsurat, was robbed by armed assailants in Orangi Town. A case has been registered at the Orangi Town Police Station. According to police officials, the suspects were tracked and apprehended using CCTV footage and geofencing technology….
Bangladeshi National Arrested for Obtaining CNIC Through Forgery
Karachi (HRNW) — The FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Karachi has arrested a Bangladeshi national, Fazal Haq, who obtained a Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) using forged documents. The suspect was living illegally in Pakistan. Authorities confirmed that the issued CNIC has been blocked, and further investigation into the case is underway. Officials urged the public…
Karachi Pakistan Rangers Arrest Extortion Suspect Linked to Lyari Gang
Karachi (HRNW) — Acting on confidential information, Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) conducted an operation in New Karachi and arrested Amir Hamza, son of Hamid Hussain, a suspect affiliated with the Samad Kathiawari gang involved in extortion. A mobile phone was recovered from the suspect’s possession. According to Rangers, the suspect has been associated with Lyari gang…