A judicial magistrate in Karachi has accepted a request from jail authorities to exempt alleged drug suspect Anmol alias Pinky from appearing in person during court proceedings related to cases registered against her. Read More: Fifth case emerges against Anmol Pinky in Lahore The decision was made during a hearing of a drug recovery case pending before […]
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Media restricted from Anmol Pinky case hearing in Karachi
Police restricted media from entering the jail complex during court proceedings involving accused Anmol alias Pinky in Karachi on Tuesday, citing official directives from senior authorities. According to reports, police personnel deployed outside the jail complex informed media representatives that they had received strict instructions not to allow journalists access to the premises during the […]
Supreme Court raises objections to Imran hospital transfer plea
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday raised objections to a plea seeking the transfer of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a hospital for medical treatment, delaying proceedings on the request. Read More: Petition seeking Imran’s transfer to Shifa International filed in SC The application, filed by senior lawyer Sardar Latif Khosa on February 25, […]
Rajab Butt’s interim bail extended until march 30
An Additional District and Sessions Court in Karachi on Tuesday extended the interim bail of popular YouTuber Rajab Butt until March 30 in a case concerning alleged desecration of Islamic symbols. The decision followed a hearing at the Karachi Central Sessions Court. During the proceedings, Rajab Butt appeared before the court while the complainant’s counsel […]
Mother, aunt testify in Sana Yousuf murder case
An Islamabad court on Thursday recorded the statements of the mother and maternal aunt of 17-year-old social media influencer Sana Yousuf in her murder case, while also taking notice of threats reported by the defence counsel. Read More: Tragedy in Islamabad: 17-year-old tiktoker Sana Yousuf shot dead suspect arrested Additional District and Sessions Judge Mohammad Afzal […]
Punjab minister told to appear in fake video case
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has been summoned by a judicial magistrate to record her evidence in a case involving a fake video of her uploaded on social media. The magistrate rejected the minister’s request to delay her testimony until after other prosecution witnesses had given evidence. Read More: Fake Video Case: DG FIA […]
Russell Brand appears in UK court over new rape and assault charges
British actor and comedian Russell Brand appeared before a UK court on Tuesday as prosecutors filed two new charges of rape and sexual assault against him, adding to an ongoing case that has drawn significant public attention. The latest charges, brought in December 2025, relate to separate alleged incidents involving two women in London in […]
ATC issues arrest warrants for PTI leaders in May 9 case
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for more than 40 leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over their failure to appear in a case linked to the May 9 protest outside the General Headquarters (GHQ). The proceedings were presided over by ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah. During the hearing, defence lawyers […]
ATC sentences PTI leaders in May 9 violence case
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Friday handed down prison sentences to several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders in connection with the May 9 riots. The verdict marks a significant development in the legal proceedings related to last year’s nationwide unrest. Read More: Qureshi’s bail pleas in May 9 cases adjourned ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gul sentenced […]
Sohail Afridi declared proclaimed offender: Court orders legal action
Islamabad: The Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court has started proceedings to declare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi a proclaimed offender. The court approved the request after the accused repeatedly avoided appearing. Inspector Abdul Qadir filed the petition against Afridi and others involved in the November 26 protest case. The court noted that Sohail Afridi, along with […]