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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has constituted a judicial commission to investigate the murder of Mir Raza, appointing Justice Umar Sial as its head.

The Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court has issued a notification formally appointing Justice Umar Sial to lead the commission. The High Court’s directorate has also informed the Sindh Home Department about the commission’s formation.

The development came during a hearing on a petition filed by Mir Raza’s parents challenging the judicial commission constituted in connection with the murder case. The petition was heard in the chamber of Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon, where the applicants’ counsel, Jibran Nasir, briefed the court on the proceedings.

According to Nasir, the court has restrained the judicial commission from submitting its final report until a decision is reached in the petition. The court has also sought the commission’s terms of reference and rules of procedure.

The lawyer said the court had further sought a report regarding police officers allegedly responsible for negligence and dereliction of duty during the investigation.

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Speaking to the media outside the High Court earlier, Nasir expressed concerns over the progress of the investigation and the alleged failure of authorities to properly preserve evidence in the case.

He said serious doubts had surrounded the investigation from its outset, particularly regarding geofencing data and the recovery of CCTV footage.

Nasir maintained that a judicial commission could only present its findings and that the actual investigation should be conducted by the relevant law-enforcement agencies. He questioned why important evidence was allegedly lost during the initial stages of the investigation and why action had not been taken against officials responsible for the alleged negligence.

The court’s proceedings are expected to determine the scope of the judicial commission and address concerns raised by the victim’s family regarding the investigation.

ISLAMABAD: An unsettling incident was reported at a university campus in Islamabad during a student protest, where a man dressed in military uniform allegedly opened fire into the air following a confrontation with protesting students.

According to students present at the scene, the protest began after an alleged dispute between their department head, Dr Jadoon Khan, and the university’s HR manager. The students said they had gathered to express solidarity with their teacher and demand justice over what they described as inappropriate treatment and threats against him.

The students alleged that the HR manager, a woman, behaved inappropriately toward Dr Khan, pushed him and threatened to have a false case registered against him. The students subsequently staged a protest on campus carrying placards and chanting slogans calling for “Justice for Sir.”

According to the protesters, the HR manager, who they said is the wife of an army officer, arrived at the protest site and became involved in a heated exchange with students. They alleged that she slapped some students before calling her husband to the campus.

اسلام آباد کی ایک یونیورسٹی میں ناخوشگوار واقع پیش آیا ایک فوجی افسر کی قریبی عزیزہ کے ساتھ بدتمیزی ہوئی اس نے فون کر کے افسر کو بلا لیا پھر وہاں یہ واقعہ ہو گیا فوجی افسر کوانکے ادارے نےتحویل میں لیکرانکوائری شروع کر دی ہےفوجی ڈسپلن کی خلاف ورزی پر افسر کےخلاف سخت کارروائی ہو گی pic.twitter.com/Hzq6vPFjOz

— Hamid Mir حامد میر (@HamidMirPAK) August 24, 2026

The students further claimed that the officer arrived wearing his official military uniform and allegedly struck a student with a stick. The confrontation reportedly escalated after students reacted strongly, prompting the officer to allegedly draw his pistol and fire shots into the air.

Senior journalist Hamid Mir claimed that the Pakistan Army had taken immediate notice of the incident and that the officer had been taken into custody, with proceedings initiated against him. These claims could not independently be verified from official sources at the time of reporting.

🚨سرحد یونیورسٹی معاملے میں اہم پیش رفت

پولیس نے بریگیڈیئر کے خلاف ایف آئی آر درج کرلی، طلبہ کو ہر قسم کی قانونی کارروائی کی یقین دہانی۔ https://t.co/YqMHMMknIf pic.twitter.com/AWnlmVLHh4

— Mahrosh Pervaiz (@MahroshPervaiz1) August 24, 2026

An Islamabad Police officer also reportedly reached the campus and assured students that action would be taken against the officer.

Students at the campus maintained that their protest was aimed at opposing alleged threats and what they described as false cases against their teacher. They called for a transparent and impartial investigation into the incident and urged the authorities to determine responsibility for the confrontation and alleged firing.

The university administration, police and relevant military authorities have yet to publicly provide a detailed account of the incident.

RAWALPINDI: The post-mortem report of 45-year-old Hina Javed, who was found dead in Rawalpindi, has revealed multiple injuries to her body, including a fractured neck bone. However, the preliminary examination has not yet established the definitive cause of death.

According to the post-mortem report, Hina suffered a fracture to a bone in her neck, while injuries were also found on her ribs and hip bone. The report further noted the presence of blood around the heart.

The post-mortem examination was conducted by Dr Maria Khalid approximately 12 hours after Hina’s death. DNA samples were collected from the deceased and sent to a forensic laboratory for further analysis.

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As the preliminary examination failed to determine the precise cause of death, additional samples obtained during the autopsy have also been forwarded to the laboratory for detailed forensic testing.

Police have arrested Hina’s husband and a domestic worker on suspicion of involvement in her death and obtained three-day physical remand from the court.

The post-mortem report and forensic samples were received by Lady Constable Rafia Tabassum.

A murder case has been registered at the Civil Lines Police Station on the complaint of Hina’s brother, Fahad Javed. Further investigation is underway, while authorities are awaiting the results of the forensic analysis to establish the exact circumstances and cause of her death.

TAXILA: Police have claimed to have solved the murder case of social media personality Shamsu Bibi, also known as Ayesha Gulmana, arresting five suspects, including her father and brother, in connection with the killing.

Speaking at a press conference, SSP Operations Malik Tariq Mehboob said police traced the suspects with the help of more than 100 CCTV cameras and human intelligence.

According to the police officer, the suspects allegedly attempted to stage a drama after the murder in an effort to mislead investigators and evade the law. However, investigators identified inconsistencies in the case and, after examining available evidence, arrested all five suspects.

Preliminary investigations indicate that Shamsu Bibi was allegedly killed in the name of so-called honour. Police said family members were unhappy with her presence and activities on social media.

The SSP Operations said the murder case was initially registered on the complaint of the victim’s father, who had also nominated two suspects. Investigators later questioned the victim’s sister, who was injured in the incident, and concluded that members of the victim’s own family were allegedly involved in the killing.

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Malik Tariq Mehboob said the complainant had allegedly confessed to the murder, describing it as unusual for a person involved in a crime to initially become the complainant in the same case. He said the victim’s father, who had initially approached police as the complainant, was now himself being treated as a suspect.

Police officials said further investigation is underway. Investigators are questioning the arrested suspects to determine the full circumstances surrounding the killing, establish the roles of each accused and uncover any additional motives or details related to the case.

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has imposed a penalty equivalent to 30 days’ salary on Atiq Ur Rahman, Chief Engineer, Rawalpindi Cantonment Board, under Section 20(1)(f) of the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017.

The Commission issued the penalty after noting the continued failure to submit a written response to the rejoinder and show cause notice and the non-appearance of the Chief Engineer before the Commission.

Order of the Commission states that on July 7, 2026, no one appeared before the Commission to file a reply to the rejoinder. Consequently, a show cause notice was issued to Atiq Ur Rahman, directing him to submit a written reply to the notice as well as a response to the rejoinder.

On July 28, 2026, Atiq Ur Rahman appeared in person before the Commission. On his request, he was granted an opportunity to file both the reply to the rejoinder and the reply to the show cause notice.

However, on the subsequent date of hearing, the Commission noted that neither a written reply had been received nor had anyone appeared before it on behalf of the concerned official.

The Commission further noted that its office attempted to contact Atiq Ur Rahman on his official telephone number, but the call reportedly remained unanswered.

In its order, the Commission observed that the failure to submit a response to the show cause notice and the non-appearance before the Commission reflected an irresponsible attitude. It further held that the continued failure to respond demonstrated that there was no defence presented by the Chief Engineer and that sufficient grounds existed to proceed against him under Section 20(1)(f) of the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017.

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The Commission concluded that the delay in submitting a reply to the rejoinder had been deliberate and had affected the timely disposal of the appeal. It therefore imposed a penalty equivalent to 30 days’ salary on Atiq Ur Rahman.

The Commission has directed the Director General, Military Land and Cantonment Department; the Accountant General, Pakistan Military Accounts Department; and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rawalpindi Cantonment Board, to deduct the equivalent of 30 days’ salary from Atiq Ur Rahman’s salary. They have also been directed to submit a compliance report before the next date of hearing.

In addition, the CEO, Rawalpindi Cantonment Board, has been directed to submit a written reply to the rejoinder. The Commission warned that, in the absence of such a reply, the appeal would be decided in accordance with the law.
The matter has been adjourned until September 2, 2026, when the case is scheduled to be taken up again.

Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has filed a damages suit against journalist Tariq Mateen and former minister Shehbaz Gill before the Sessions Court in Lahore.

The provincial information minister filed the suit under the Punjab Defamation Act 2024, alleging that both individuals spread false and fabricated material against her on social media.

In her petition, Uzma Bukhari maintained that Tariq Mateen and Shehbaz Gill had, without justification, engaged in character assassination against her, causing damage to her honour and reputation.

The provincial minister has requested the court to order the immediate removal of all defamatory material posted against her by the two respondents.

She has also requested the court to impose heavy fines on both individuals for defamation and take strict legal action against them.

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According to the position presented in the suit, the social media material circulated by Tariq Mateen and Shehbaz Gill was false and fabricated. The petition maintains that the material had affected the minister’s reputation and honour.

The damages claim has been filed under the Punjab Defamation Act 2024, with the provincial minister seeking legal relief against the two individuals over the alleged defamatory content.

Uzma Bukhari has specifically asked the court to direct that all material considered defamatory and posted against her be removed immediately. She has further sought heavy penalties and strict legal action against both respondents over the alleged defamation.

The case has been filed before the Sessions Court in Lahore by the Punjab Information Minister against journalist Tariq Mateen and former minister Shehbaz Gill.

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has returned the government’s review petition challenging the decision to transfer PTI founder Imran Khan to a hospital after raising objections to the application.

According to sources, the Registrar’s Office of the Supreme Court had raised objections a day earlier to the government’s review petition against the decision regarding Imran Khan’s transfer to a hospital.

Sources said the objection was related to the review petition not having complete paper books attached to it. The petition will be filed again after the objections raised by the Registrar’s Office are addressed.

The development comes two days after the Supreme Court ordered that Imran Khan be shifted to Shifa Hospital. However, despite the court’s order, he has not yet been transferred to the hospital.

Following the Supreme Court’s order, Islamabad Chief Commissioner filed a review petition challenging the decision regarding Imran Khan’s transfer to the hospital through the Advocate General of Islamabad.

The government’s review petition was therefore intended to seek reconsideration of the Supreme Court’s decision ordering Imran Khan’s transfer to Shifa Hospital. However, the petition was returned by the Registrar’s Office after objections were raised over the documents submitted with it.

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According to the sources, the government will address the objections raised by the Registrar’s Office and subsequently file the review petition again. The petition will therefore undergo the required procedural process before it can be considered further.

The matter concerns the Supreme Court’s earlier order directing the transfer of Imran Khan to Shifa Hospital. Despite the order having been issued two days earlier, the transfer had not taken place at the time of the development.

The government had approached the Supreme Court through Islamabad Chief Commissioner and the Advocate General of Islamabad, seeking a review of the decision. The review petition has now been returned with objections concerning the completeness of its paper books.

Once the objections are removed, the review petition is expected to be submitted again. The case will then proceed according to the relevant legal and procedural requirements.

The Federal Constitutional Court has delivered a major ruling concerning the acquisition of land for public purposes, setting aside a decision of the Supreme Court as well as judgments issued by the Peshawar and Lahore High Courts.

According to details, the Federal Constitutional Court announced its decision in a case related to land acquisition for public purposes and declared the relevant judgments of the Supreme Court, Peshawar High Court and Lahore High Court null and void.

The 45-page judgment was authored by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan. Justice Ali Baqar Najafi fully agreed with the judgment, while Justice Arshad Hussain wrote an additional note.

In its ruling, the court clarified that the Supreme Court’s decision to award increased compensation to landowners was not in accordance with the law. The court observed that landowners who had already received compensation at the time of acquisition were not subsequently entitled to claim an additional amount because of a later increase in the value of the compensation.

The Federal Constitutional Court stated that when land is compulsorily acquired, the payment of fair compensation in accordance with the law is necessary. It further held that it is the responsibility of the legislature to ensure equal compensation for all landowners.

The judgment also stated that the role of the court is to ensure the implementation of the law. In his additional note, Justice Arshad Hussain expressed the view that the additional amount that had already been paid should not be recovered.

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Giving the background of the case, the court said that land had been acquired for various public purposes under the Land Acquisition Act of 1894. The acquired land was used for several projects, including defence projects, educational institutions, grid stations and motorways.

Subsequently, various landowners approached the courts seeking an increase in compensation. After compensation was increased, some landowners who had already received the originally determined compensation also filed cases seeking additional payments.

The court noted that the high courts had issued decisions in favour of certain landowners, allowing them to receive additional payments. However, the Federal Constitutional Court has now overturned those decisions, including the ruling of the Supreme Court and the relevant judgments of the high courts.

The case involved land acquired under the 1894 Land Acquisition Act for public purposes, including defence projects, educational institutions, grid stations and motorways. After the compensation amount was increased, other landowners who had already received the previously determined compensation also initiated further litigation seeking additional payments. The high courts had issued decisions in their favour regarding such additional payments, which were subsequently challenged before the higher courts and have now been set aside by the Federal Constitutional Court.

LAHORE: An inquiry into alleged financial irregularities at the Police Training College Chung has found corruption of more than Rs220 million over a two-year period, involving nine police officials, including former Commandant Mehboob Aslam Lilla, according to inquiry findings.

The inquiry reportedly identified irregularities in the provision of meals to police personnel, contracts and other development and procurement projects at the training college.

Officials allegedly used fake bills and fabricated inspection reports to facilitate the misappropriation of funds, according to the findings.

As part of the departmental action, a DIG has reportedly been posted as Officer on Special Duty (OSD), while DSP Shahid Javed has been suspended in connection with the matter.

لاہور، چوہنگ پولیس ٹریننگ کالج میں کرپشن
22 کروڑ سے زائد کی کرپشن میں سابق کمانڈنٹ پولیس ٹریننگ کالج چوہنگ محبوب اسلم للہ سمیت 9 افسران ملوث ، ڈی آئی جی کو او ایس جبکہ ڈی ایس پی شاہد جاوید کو معطل کردیا گیا،اہلکاروں کے کھانے، ٹھیکہ جات سمیت دیگر منصوبوں میں دو سال کے دوران 22… pic.twitter.com/Qua1nuvbmx

— Muhammad Umair (@MohUmair87) August 19, 2026

The inquiry concluded that the allegations of corruption were substantiated and recommended that the case be referred to the Anti-Corruption Establishment for further legal action against those found responsible.

The investigation examined financial transactions and projects undertaken at the college during the two-year period and highlighted alleged violations in procurement and payment procedures.

The recommendations now await further action by the relevant authorities, including the Anti-Corruption Establishment, which may determine responsibility and initiate proceedings in accordance with the law.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle Islamabad has made a major development in an illegal human kidney transplant network case with the arrest of a high-profile suspect.

Dr Shoaib Bangash, CEO and owner of Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital, has been arrested in connection with a case involving illegal and commercial kidney transplants.

Dr Shoaib Bangash has been accused of allegedly facilitating and managing activities related to illegal kidney transplants. The FIA investigation will determine the possible role of the hospital administration and other individuals in the alleged illegal kidney transplant activities.

Six suspects linked to the illegal kidney transplant network have already been arrested. Those arrested include kidney transplant surgeon Dr Nadir and transplant coordinator Adeel Shirazi.

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The post-arrest bail applications of the arrested suspects have already been rejected by the Islamabad High Court.

The arrest of Dr Shoaib Bangash marks a significant development in the investigation into the alleged illegal human kidney transplant network. According to the information provided, the FIA is continuing its investigation to determine the role of the hospital administration and other individuals in the case.

The arrested suspect will be presented before the relevant court to seek physical remand.