KARACHI: A sessions court has sentence a man to death for murdering the husband of his former wife by stabbing him outside a hair salon in 2024, following the conclusion of a high-profile trial linked to personal enmity. Read More: SC to dispose of all pending death penalty appeals within 45 days Additional District and Sessions Judge […]
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IHC issues notices in appeal against Sara Inam case acquittal
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday issued notices in an appeal challenging the acquittal of Samina Shah, mother of convicted murderer Shahnawaz Amir, in the high-profile Sara Inam murder case. The bench, comprising Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas, also sought responses from the parties on a related application […]
Main suspect in Lakki cop murder case arrested
The main suspect in the murder case of a security forces man in Lakki Marwat has been arrested at Peshawar airport while attempting to flee abroad. Police said the arrest of the accused, identified as Safeerullah, was carried out with the assistance of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). According to police officials, Safeerullah was wanted […]
Court acquits four accused in woman’s murder case
A model court on Tuesday acquitted four accused in the mysterious murder case of Rabia Bibi from Sanda after the prosecution failed to prove the charges. Model Court Judge Riaz Ahmed announced the verdict after conducting day-to-day hearings of the case. The court observed that the prosecution and police could not present sufficient evidence to […]
Police recover gold and cheques in Dr Warda Mushtaq murder case
ABBOTTABAD: In a significant development in the abduction and murder of Dr Warda Mushtaq, Abbottabad police on Monday recovered gold from the husband of prime suspect Rida Jadoon and seized cheques worth over Rs12.3 million. Read More: Investigation reveals Dr. Warda tortured before death The authorities also confiscated ten gold receipts and the rope allegedly used to strangle […]
New JIT in Dr Warda Mushtaq murder case begins working
The new Joint Investigation Team (JIT), formed after the removal of DPO Abbottabad to probe the murder of Dr. Warda Mushtaq, who was a medical officer at DHQ Hospital, Abbottabad, began its working on Monday. The team visited the places where the deceased was taken after her abduction and where her body was concealed. The […]
New Details Emerge in Abbottabad Doctor Murder Case
New details have emerged in the murder case of Dr. Wardah Mushtaq, who was abducted from DHQ Hospital Abbottabad and later found dead. Police officials revealed that she was killed within one hour of her kidnapping. They confirmed that both vehicles used in the crime have been seized. The rapid timeline has increased pressure on […]
FCC reviews jurisdiction in Arshad Sharif murder case
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday questioned whether it could continue proceedings in the murder case of journalist Arshad Sharif, following the curtailment of suo motu powers after Pakistan’s 27th Amendment. Read More: FCC to hear Arshad Sharif murder case on Dec 3 The two-judge bench, led by Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Rozi Khan, highlighted […]
Three police officials arrested for torturing suspect to death in Faisalabad
TOBA TEK SINGH/FAISALABAD: Three Dolphin Police officials were arrested on Sunday by Khurrianwala Police in Faisalabad for allegedly torturing an under-arrest suspect, Muhammad Yousaf, to death. Yousaf, a motorcycle mechanic from Chak 211 RB, was taken into custody on Nov 17 over a theft complaint at a local workshop. Read More: Punjab Police announces transfers of five […]
SHC commutes man’s death sentence to life in brothers-in-law murder case
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has commuted the death penalty of Aijaz Badshah to life imprisonment in a case involving the murder of his two brothers-in-law. A two-judge bench, headed by Justice Omar Sial, reviewed the case and noted significant lapses in the investigation that influenced their decision. Read More: Prime suspect in minor girl murder […]