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The exhumation of 25‑year‑old Mir Raza Ali has been stopped after his family challenged a newly formed five‑member medic‑legal board, arguing that an eight‑member panel approved by the court must be reinstated.
Aug 7, 2026, 7:36 AM
The IHC has reserved its verdict on a petition that challenges the president’s delay in approving judicial appointment approvals, affecting 19 new judges and five confirmations.
Dawn
A Karachi court has authorized the exhumation of 25‑year‑old Mir Raza Ali’s body after doubts were raised over the original post‑mortem report. The judge ordered the formation of a medico‑legal board to conduct a fresh examination, including X‑ray, DNA and chemical tests, as the case remains unresolved.
Dawn
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A judicial magistrate in Karachi has ordered the exhumation of Mir Raza Ali's body and the formation of a medico‑legal board after the police surgeon identified multiple shortcomings in the original autopsy. The new investigation will include DNA, X‑rays and chemical analysis.
The Express Tribune
A Pakistani mother details a three‑year legal fight to obtain suitable care for her autistic child. Facing monthly costs of up to Rs250 000 for therapy, education and support, she sought a higher child‑support figure from the court, which was later reduced, underscoring systemic gaps for neurodivergent families.
Dawn
Karachi police have found a fired bullet shell at the scene of Mir Raza Ali’s murder, giving investigators a vital forensic lead amid ongoing legal proceedings.
Dawn
Pakistan’s prisons are operating well beyond capacity, holding 113,214 inmates on an authorized space for 68,828, with 74.05% waiting for trial. A national declaration calls for legal reform and alternatives to incarceration.
The Express Tribune
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been held in solitary confinement for eight months, denied family and legal contact. His sons allege court orders are ignored, and a PTI protest campaign on his third year in prison has caused tear‑gas incidents and arrests in Karachi and other cities.
The Express Tribune
The federal government is weighing a move to issue notifications for the appointment of 19 high court judges, including four additional Peshawar judges, one Lahore judge, and a Sindh judge whose tenure was extended, even though President Asif Ali Zardari has not formally approved the Judicial Commission’s recommendations. Islamabad High Court has reserved a verdict on a plea challenging the delay.
Dawn
The Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf party has submitted a plea regarding a rally at Minar‑e‑Pakistan. The court has scheduled a hearing to consider the plea.
Google News - Pakistan
A feature published by Nikkei Asia and shared through Google News reports that former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political clout remains strong, even after spending three years in jail. The article highlights ongoing debates about the balance between legal punishment and political influence.
Google News - Pakistan
An article examines how linguistic obstacles in Pakistani courts hinder litigants’ participation, questioning implications for fair legal proceedings.
Google News - Pakistan
Guilty until proven innocent: Pakistan's textile trade on trial Dawn
Google News - Pakistan
Dawn’s August 2, 2026 article notes that Pakistan’s textile trade is currently on trial, implying the sector may be subject to legal scrutiny under the principle that it is "guilty until proven innocent."
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