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The Sindh High Court has requested detailed responses regarding the investigation into the death of Mir Raza, with petitioners alleging improper crime scene management and a premature suicide narrative.

The Sindh High Court has directed the Sindh censor board to re-evaluate its ban on the film 'Ghost School' and hear the filmmakers within two weeks.

The Sindh High Court has directed the provincial government to form an independent committee to investigate an HIV outbreak among children at Karachi’s Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital.

The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) in Pakistan has set aside Sindh High Court orders, allowing the completion of the Nai Gaj Dam project under its original contract terms by disallowing contractor claims for price escalation.

Pakistan's Federal Shariat Court (FCC) has barred court intervention in the Nai Gaj Dam project until its completion, stating that the Sindh High Court overlooked contractual dispute procedures.

The Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) has moved the Federal Shariat Court (FCC) against a Sindh High Court (SHC) order regarding recruitment, challenging directions to seal confidential answer scripts.

The Sindh High Court has acquitted Syed Ahmed Iqbal Ashraf, the former president of the National Bank of Pakistan, in the Rs54 billion Hascol loan scam case. The court noted that most other accused persons had also been exonerated or acquitted.

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed appeals filed by Greentree Holdings Limited against a Sindh High Court order that had ruled GTH shares were the property of private equity firm The Resource Group.

The Sindh High Court has ruled that the 2018 killing of former MNA Abidi was not an act of terrorism, acquitting four appellants from terrorism charges and commuting their life sentences.

The Sindh High Court has ruled that the Karachi Strategic Development Plan (KSDP-2020) will remain in force until any new master plan, such as the proposed Greater Karachi Regional Plan, 2047, is lawfully approved.

The Sindh High Court has stated that there is no provision in the general and special laws of the province to block the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) of any person involved in civil litigation.

The Sindh High Court has ordered the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) to establish a piped water supply system in Karachi's DHA within three months, emphasizing that supply shortages do not absolve the board of its duty for effective distribution.

The Sindh High Court has summoned the Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in response to petitions challenging notices issued by the agency to commercial banks, seeking banking records of current and former directors of the Karachi Cotton Exchange.

The Sindh High Court has issued an order to stop involuntary deductions from teachers' salaries and pensions until the next hearing.

• Amid moving scenes, 23 relatives of the deceased testify before judicial tribunal • Say fire tenders ran out of water, no serious effort made to break walls and windows of the building to rescue people trapped inside KARACHI: Moving scenes were witnessed before the judicial tribunal investigating the Gul Plaza inferno on Monday when 23 relatives of 33 deceased persons narrated their ordeal, pointing fingers at the rescue work, firefighting and slow response by authorities. In their statements before the single-judge tribunal headed by Justice Agha Faisal of the Sindh High Court, they deposed that entry-exit points of Gul Plaza were closed, firefighters arrived late, ran out of water, lacked equipment and skill, while rescue authorities made no efforts to break the walls and windows to rescue people trapped inside. Many of the witnesses broke into tears while testifying before the commission, which heard them at the Deputy Commissioner South Complex. One of the witnesses, Haleem, deposed that his father and brother were inside the building when the fire broke out on Jan 17. He said his father lost his life and brother suffered injuries when he jumped out of the building to save his life. He said firefighters faced a water shortage while the building’s electricity was switched off shortly after the fire broke out. Witness Mohammad Hanif testified that his two sons were killed in the tragic incident. He said rescue officials made no efforts to break the walls and windows to rescue the people. He said police resorted to baton charge him and other relatives of the people trapped inside when they gathered near the plaza. Another witness, Qaiser, whose wife, son and sister-in-law were killed in the blaze submitted before the tribunal that he had asked the recuse and firefighters to break a wall in order to rescue people, but to no avail. He maintained that rescue authorities had lacked proper equipment and machinery. Taj Mohammad, whose father was killed in the incident, blamed the fire and recuse officials for not fulfilling their responsibilities. He said that he, along with a cousin, managed to reach the rooftop of the building, but rescue officials did not brother to reach there in order to save people. One gate of the building was opened and other exit-entry points were closed, he added. Saima, who lost her son in the incident, submitted that she and her daughter-in-law remained present outside the building for nine days, but the authorities did nothing to rescue their loved ones. She deposed that her other sons also participated in the rescue operation. Shahnaz, whose son worked at one of the Gul Plaza shops and lost his life, broke into tears during her testimony. Sanaullah said his sister was killed in the deadly fire and blamed the provincial and local authorities for the tragic incident. Abdul Hafeez, who also lost his son, informed the tribunal that the firefighters were short of fuel and water. Ahsan Ahmed, who lost his brother, also deposed that fire tenders were present on the spot but facing water shortage. Mohammad Hadi said that his son was also killed in the fire, but an assistant commissioner asked him to file an affidavit about the presence of his son in the building at the time of incident. Later, the tribunal provided the witnesses a questionnaire and asked them to submit it at the next hearing. The commission sought reply to 17 questions about the arrival of fire tenders and rescue staff, proper equipment for rescue and firefighting, prompt availability of ambulances, whether police facilitate evacuation or create confusion and the roles of district administration and the management of ill-fated building. The commission will also record the testimonies of various officials of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Sindh Building Control Authority, Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation, Sindh police, Gul Plaza Shopping Mall Association, K-Eclectic and others on Wednesday (tomorrow). Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2026

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday reserved its verdict on a plea seeking the formation of a joint investigation team (JIT) in the Mir Raza Ali murder case. Ali, a 25-year-old…

The Sindh High Court in Karachi has dismissed a petition challenging the reappointment of Dr. Nighat Shah, a recently retired associate professor of Jinnah Sindh Medical University, deeming it not maintainable.

Three new additional judges, Justice Muhammad Humayon Khan, Justice Suresh Kumar, and another, were sworn into the Sindh High Court in Karachi. Chief Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput administered the oath during a ceremony held on Wednesday.

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has acquitted a suspect who was previously convicted to life in jail by the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Hyderabad in a student death case.

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has requested a comprehensive report from the Sindh government regarding a reported HIV outbreak at a Karachi hospital. The court has asked for responses from the health secretary and police chief within two weeks.

The Sindh High Court has ruled in favor of a government employee's daughter, ordering her reinstatement to her job with full back benefits.

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has again ordered the removal of public transport stands, but transporters continue to operate despite repeated court directives.

The Sindh High Court directed the provincial government to make University Road fully functional within two months and to complete the much-delayed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Red Line project.

The Sindh High Court was informed that no new contract has been awarded for the Red Line corridor, with the Sindh AG stating the Mosamiyat-Numaish contract will be awarded after a notice period.

The Sindh High Court ruled that the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) retains admission powers, rejecting a plea to lower the MDCAT marks requirement for medical admissions.

The Sindh High Court has ordered the transfer of the Dr. Shahnawaz Kumbhar murder trial, a custodial killing case, from an Anti-Terrorism Court to a sessions court.

Justice Agha Faisal of the Sindh High Court, who led the Gul Plaza Judicial Commission, has handed over the sealed inquiry report into the January 17 fire to the provincial government. The fire claimed the lives of over 70 people in Karachi.

HYDERABAD: A division bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) Hyderabad circuit allowed a constitutional petition by setting aside the order of the Federal Ombudsman Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment of Women in a case of harassment against a regional level officer of the National Savings Pakistan. Comprising Justice Arbab Ali Hakro and Justice Riazat Ali Sahar, the bench passed the order on a petition filed by the incharge of the Regional Directorate of National Savings Hyderabad, Sy...

The Sindh High Court has been informed that the e-challan system for traffic violations is only being implemented on designated roads with proper signage in Karachi.

Legal professionals intend to halt proceedings at the Mirpurkhas divisional bench after law enforcement officers attempted entry, prompting the suspension of a senior police officer.

The Sindh High Court has mandated a high-level inquiry to determine the cause of HIV infections. The probe aims to establish how the infections occurred in the region.

The Sindh High Court has requested a report from an anti-terrorism court regarding an application filed against the delay in the trial of the Mustafa Amir murder case.

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has acquitted a man who was previously sentenced to life imprisonment three years ago in connection with the 2017 suicide case of university student Naila Rind.

The Federal Shariat Court (FCC) has criticized the Sindh High Court (SHC) for judicial overreach and subsequently set aside its suo motu orders against police officials.

The Sindh High Court ordered police to protect a newlywed couple from Jacobabad whose relatives allegedly torched houses in the groom’s village last month in retaliation for their marriage of choice.

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has suspended the results of the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) and ordered the sealing of all related records, summoning Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) officials with complete examination records on May 21.

The Sindh High Court has ordered the government to restore University Road within two months, ruling that the sealing of the BRT Red Line contractor's machinery was illegal.

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has grilled officials over delays in the implementation of the Karachi Strategic Development Plan (KSDP) 2020, warning of action over deviations in the urban planning framework.

The Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has filed an application in the Sindh High Court, seeking contempt proceedings against officials of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for not implementing a court order on loadshedding in Karachi.

The Sindh High Court has set aside a conviction in a sexual assault case, expressing dismay at the trauma the underage victim endured from both the police and their own father.

The Sindh High Court in Karachi has expressed strong disapproval of police actions involving the killing of alleged criminals in "suspicious encounters," warning that such practices undermine the judiciary.

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday rejected a set of appeals filed by the Sindh government challenging the Sindh High Court’s (SHC) order regarding appointments under the deceased son/spouse quota, ruling that accrued rights of dependants cannot be taken away even if the relevant rule was subsequently struck down. Headed by Justice Aamer Farooq, a two-judge FCC bench heard consolidated petitions filed by the province of Sindh against multiple orders passed by the S...

KARACHI: A large number of people gathered outside the Karachi Press Club on Wednesday to protest the killing of a man during an alleged encounter by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) a day earlier, alleging that the deceased was a student who was earlier arrested by law enforcers. On Tuesday, the CTD said that officials had conducted a raid on a house in Shah Latif Town on a terrorist hideout. According to the department, the men inside the house opened fire on officials, who then retaliated, leading to the deaths of four suspects. The CTD said the suspects belonged to the Bashir Zeb network of Fitna al-Hindustan, a term used by the state for Balochistan-based terrorist groups. However, on Wednesday afternoon, a large number of residents of Old Golimar, including women and children, protested and staged a sit-in outside the KPC, demanding justice for Hamdan, one of the killed suspects identified by the CTD. The deceased’s father, Mohammed Ali said that on December 29, 2025, his son Hamdan was allegedly taken away by the CTD. He said that he had also filed a petition before the Sindh High Court against the alleged disappearance of his son.  He asserted that it was a “fake encounter” and termed it an “extra-judicial killing”. He further alleged that the CTD was not even handing over the body and was demanding that he sign a form admitting that his son was a “terrorist”. He said that the CTD, in a press conference on Jan 6, 2026, had announced the arrest of his son Hamdan and others, and their affiliation with a banned terrorist organisation. He said that his son was a student who had no affiliation with any terror group. The father said that his son was supposed to be presented before a court on Wednesday after the completion of his physical remand in the CTD custody. However, the family was informed that he had been killed in an alleged encounter. He said the family visited the Edhi morgue, but were informed by officials that they would not hand over the body without the approval of the CTD.