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Court Proceedings:2013
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February - 13 
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on February 13 indicted eight terrorists in the abducting and murder case of neurosurgeon Dr Aftab Qureshi, reports The News. According to the prosecution, Dr Qureshi was abducted near Taj Medical Complex in Karachi on May 12,2012, and his abductors demanded a ransom of Rs
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on February 13 indicted eight terrorists in the abducting and murder case of neurosurgeon Dr Aftab Qureshi, reports The News. According to the prosecution, Dr Qureshi was abducted near Taj Medical Complex in Karachi on May 12,2012, and his abductors demanded a ransom of Rs20 million for his release. However, the abductors killed him when a Police team raided at a house in Qasimabad of Hyderabad, to recover him on May 30, 2012.
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March - 4 
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has taken suo motu notice of the March3, 2013 bomb blast in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh that killed at least 48 people and injured 150 on March 4, reports Daily Times. The CJP directed the advocate general an
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Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has taken suo motu notice of the March3, 2013 bomb blast in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh that killed at least 48 people and injured 150 on March 4, reports Daily Times. The CJP directed the advocate general and the Sindh provincial Police officer to furnish a comprehensive report on the incident. Justice Iftikhar also noted that prima facie it appears that the state/provincial Government has failed to protect life and property of the citizens, therefore an appropriate order will be passed by the court after hearing all concerned.
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April - 4 
Rejecting the report of the Sindh Police and Rangers, the Supreme Court has directed that no-go areas in the Karachi should be eliminated within seven days. A five-member larger bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry gave the direction during hearing of the Karachi law and order ca
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Rejecting the report of the Sindh Police and Rangers, the Supreme Court has directed that no-go areas in the Karachi should be eliminated within seven days. A five-member larger bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry gave the direction during hearing of the Karachi law and order case.
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April - 13 
the Supreme Court (SC) told that at least 71 target killers who were arrested by the Karachi Police but never charged for the heinous offences rather booked for minor crimes have been released on bail. After going through joint investigation team (JIT) reports, a five-member special bench of the ape
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the Supreme Court (SC) told that at least 71 target killers who were arrested by the Karachi Police but never charged for the heinous offences rather booked for minor crimes have been released on bail. After going through joint investigation team (JIT) reports, a five-member special bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, gave 24 hours to the Sindh law enforcement agencies to arrest the people whose names have been divulged in the JIT reports and directed them to register FIRs against them and submit a report. The court was hearing the suo motu case regarding the worsening law and order situation in Karachi.
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June - 28 
Meanwhile, Sindh High Court (SHC) asked Interior Ministry to put details of Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) Chairman Afaq Ahmed’s involvement in terrorist activates on record, in order to substantiate putting his name on Exit Control List (ECL). Headed by Justice Ahmed Ali M Sheikh the ministr
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Meanwhile, Sindh High Court (SHC) asked Interior Ministry to put details of Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) Chairman Afaq Ahmed’s involvement in terrorist activates on record, in order to substantiate putting his name on Exit Control List (ECL). Headed by Justice Ahmed Ali M Sheikh the ministry has been given a last chance to substantiate its claim.
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July - 17 
Appearing before the Supreme Court on July 17, Inspector General (IG) of Sindh Police informed the court that the issue in Lyari (Lyari Town of Karachi, Karachi District) was not politically motivated nor was it a clash between different communities rather it was a tussle between two rival gangs in
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Appearing before the Supreme Court on July 17, Inspector General (IG) of Sindh Police informed the court that the issue in Lyari (Lyari Town of Karachi, Karachi District) was not politically motivated nor was it a clash between different communities rather it was a tussle between two rival gangs in the locality, reported Dawn. He suggested the establishment of check posts on the rooftops on the residence of the Katchi community members in order to ensure the provision of security. The Supreme Court was hearing over Karachi unrest case. During the apex court's hearing held at its Karachi registry, Justice Amir Hani Muslim, inquired about the root cause of the Lyari issue, further questioning if the issue was politically motivated. Justice Khilji Arif Hussain remarked that the law and order situation in Lyari had deteriorated a while ago and not just a month ago. Few members of the Katchi communits, including women, staged a protest outside the Karachi registry of the Supreme Court where the hearing over the Karachi unrest was underway. The protesters demanded that the court take special notice of the law and order situation in Karachi.
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July - 18 
Two accused, identified as Maviya Laghari, son of alleged mastermind Bashir Laghari, and Abu Bakar, in the June 26, 2013, attack on Sindh High Court (SHC) senior judge Justice Maqbool Baqar, recorded their statement about their planning of the attack and the names of other accomplices, reported The
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Two accused, identified as Maviya Laghari, son of alleged mastermind Bashir Laghari, and Abu Bakar, in the June 26, 2013, attack on Sindh High Court (SHC) senior judge Justice Maqbool Baqar, recorded their statement about their planning of the attack and the names of other accomplices, reported The News. They said the bike, used in the blast, was snatched from Khuda Ki Basti in Gadap Town, adding that Bashir Laghari had chalked out plan of the attack at his house. Accused Abu Bakar said he himself pressed the button of remote of the bomb. They said the explosive material was planted in the lights, tank and silencer of the bike. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Amir Shaikh said the same gang had prepared a plan, at the house of Bashir Laghari, to attack Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Haider Abbas Rizvi.
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July - 23 
Anti-Terrorism Court III headed by Ghulam Mustafa Memon on July 23 declared People’s Amn Committee (PAC) leader Uzair Jan Baloch and eight other suspects as absconders in the Lyari gangster Arshad Pappu murder case, and ordered the confiscation of their moveable and immovable properties, reports The
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Anti-Terrorism Court III headed by Ghulam Mustafa Memon on July 23 declared People’s Amn Committee (PAC) leader Uzair Jan Baloch and eight other suspects as absconders in the Lyari gangster Arshad Pappu murder case, and ordered the confiscation of their moveable and immovable properties, reports The News.
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July - 29 
A special Anti-Terrorist Court on July 29 sent Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants Masoom Billa alias Abu Bakar and Muhammad Muawiya, who were arrested in relation to the June 26, 2013, bomb blast targeting Sindh High Court's Justice Maqbool Baqar, on judicial remand until August 9, 2013, reported Daw
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A special Anti-Terrorist Court on July 29 sent Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants Masoom Billa alias Abu Bakar and Muhammad Muawiya, who were arrested in relation to the June 26, 2013, bomb blast targeting Sindh High Court's Justice Maqbool Baqar, on judicial remand until August 9, 2013, reported Dawn.
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August - 2 
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on August 2, issued black warrants for the execution of two Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants identified as Attaullah alias Qasim and Mohammad Azam alias Sharif, in the killing of a Shia doctor Ali Raza Peerani on sectarian grounds in June 2001 in Soldier Bazaar of Jam
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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on August 2, issued black warrants for the execution of two Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants identified as Attaullah alias Qasim and Mohammad Azam alias Sharif, in the killing of a Shia doctor Ali Raza Peerani on sectarian grounds in June 2001 in Soldier Bazaar of Jamshed Town, reports Dawn. Attaullah and Azam were sentenced to death by an ATC in July 2004. The court has directed the jail authorities at the central prison in Sukkur District to hang Attaullah and Azam, one on August 20, 2013 and the other on August 21, 2013.
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August - 15 
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on August 15 declared nine accused, including PAC leader Uzair Baloch, Baba Ladla and Habib Jan Baloch as absconders, and reissued non-bailable arrest warrants for the accused in the March 16, 2013, murder case of Lyari gangster Arshad Pappu, reports The News. While iss
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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on August 15 declared nine accused, including PAC leader Uzair Baloch, Baba Ladla and Habib Jan Baloch as absconders, and reissued non-bailable arrest warrants for the accused in the March 16, 2013, murder case of Lyari gangster Arshad Pappu, reports The News. While issuing the non-bailable arrest warrants, court also ordered immediate arrest of the criminals. It also ordered Police to present them in court in the next hearing, which will be held later this month.
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August - 19 
Anti-Terrorism Court II (ATC) on August 19 issued notices to the Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch of the General Headquarters (GHQ) of Pakistan Army, for information about two military officials, Colonel Abdul Malik and Major Ashraf, who served in Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) and had recovered a Gove
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Anti-Terrorism Court II (ATC) on August 19 issued notices to the Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch of the General Headquarters (GHQ) of Pakistan Army, for information about two military officials, Colonel Abdul Malik and Major Ashraf, who served in Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) and had recovered a Government officer, Jameel Ahmed Baloch, abducted allegedly by Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) in 2001, reports The Express Tribune. The court summoned them to record their statements on September 9, 2013, in the kidnapping-for-ransom case against MQM-H chief Afaq Ahmed.
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August - 28 
The Supreme Court (SC) was told on August 28 that militant wings of political parties were active in Karachi, reports Daily Times. Summoned by the Court, Sindh Rangers Director General (DG) Rizwan Akhtar blamed the unrest on armed wings of political parties, which he said were on a killing spree. He
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The Supreme Court (SC) was told on August 28 that militant wings of political parties were active in Karachi, reports Daily Times. Summoned by the Court, Sindh Rangers Director General (DG) Rizwan Akhtar blamed the unrest on armed wings of political parties, which he said were on a killing spree. He said it was necessary to eliminate these for peace in the city. Akhtar told the court that the Rangers had limited powers. They could arrest criminals, but not investigate the crimes properly. He added that those arrested were soon bailed out of prison. “In the past 10 months, 28 Rangers personnel have been killed and 55 seriously injured in clashes,” he said. The court has been directing the Federal and Provincial authorities to take effective measures to bring the senseless killing in the city to a stop since its verdict. The Supreme Court ordered the submission of two years’ worth of correspondence between executives of both the Federal and Provincial Governments in the next hearing.
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August - 29 
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, who headed a five-member Supreme Court bench, while hearing the Karachi law and order suo motu implementation case at the Supreme Court’s Karachi Registry on August 29 said that weapons in large quantities were being smuggled in through the Karachi port and
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Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, who headed a five-member Supreme Court bench, while hearing the Karachi law and order suo motu implementation case at the Supreme Court’s Karachi Registry on August 29 said that weapons in large quantities were being smuggled in through the Karachi port and supplied throughout the country, including Balochistan, reports Dawn. Citing media reports, he said around 19,000 containers carrying weapons for NATO and United States (US) forces fighting in neighbouring Afghanistan had gone missing. The Chief Justice remarked that there was an ongoing turf war between different groups in the city and the Federal Government had not given any input to the Provincial Government during last two years to normalise the situation. The bench directed the attorney general and advocate general of Sindh to seek instructions from federal and provincial governments to ensure protection of citizens’ lives. The bench will take up the case again on August 30, 2013 (today) at the Karachi Registry. Meanwhile, the Attorney-General Munir Malik in a report submitted to the hearing on August 29 uncovered the existence of yet another shadowy group, ‘Muhajir Republican Army’ that is believed to be sowing trouble and is responsible for the shock-and-awe situation in the city, reported The Express Tribune. He laid bare the role of the so-called ‘Muhajir Republican Army’. The report suggested legal action against the group if and when its members are identified. “All-out efforts are required to identify the members of the Muhajir Republican Army and action taken against them under the law,” it said. The Interior Ministry wrote in the report that Karachi is confronted with multi-dimensional threats. Besides other forms of organised crime, major threats are terrorism, targeted murders, sectarian and ethnic killings. “Over time, criminal gangs have matured into formidable syndicates which have developed alliances with terrorist cells,” the Ministry claimed, adding, “unfortunately; they have also developed political patronage.”
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August - 30 
The Supreme Court (SC) while taking notice of smuggling of arms, ammunition and other contraband items in the country through sea ports, directed the Chief Collector of Customs, Director General (DG) Coast Guards, and DG Maritime Security Agency to hold a joint meeting and submit their report in thi
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The Supreme Court (SC) while taking notice of smuggling of arms, ammunition and other contraband items in the country through sea ports, directed the Chief Collector of Customs, Director General (DG) Coast Guards, and DG Maritime Security Agency to hold a joint meeting and submit their report in this regard, The News reported. Supreme Court of Pakistan's Karachi Registry issued its interim verdict in Karachi law & order implementation case. The five member bench, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, expressed dissatisfaction over the report submitted by the Chief Collector, Customs highlighting the difficulties being faced by his Department in preventing the smuggling of arms, ammunition and other contraband items in the country. The bench observed that on account of practical difficulties, it may not be possible only for the Customs Department to control it. "The illegal trafficking of such arms and ammunition through ports (by the means of ships or launches etc) can be controlled by the Customs, Coast Guards and Maritime Security Agency." It was stated in the order that the Director General Rangers Sindh, Major General Rizwan Akhtar on the directions of court, explained that there were so many ways and means through which arms and ammunition were smuggled into the country.
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September - 2 
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on September 2 again issued non-bailable arrest warrants against People’s Amn Committee (PAC) leader Uzair Baloch, Baba Ladla and Taj Muhammad alias Taju in triple-murder case, including that of Lyari gangster Arshad Pappu, reports The News. During proceedings, the investi
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on September 2 again issued non-bailable arrest warrants against People’s Amn Committee (PAC) leader Uzair Baloch, Baba Ladla and Taj Muhammad alias Taju in triple-murder case, including that of Lyari gangster Arshad Pappu, reports The News. During proceedings, the investigating officer sought time for arresting the accused and giving an advertisement in newspapers. The ATC adjourned the hearing till September 12, 2013.
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September - 12 
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on September 12 sent Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) sector in charge and former Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Nadeem Hashmi on a seven-day physical remand. Hashmi was arrested late on September 10 over his suspected involvement in the murder of two Policemen – Muhamm
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on September 12 sent Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) sector in charge and former Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Nadeem Hashmi on a seven-day physical remand. Hashmi was arrested late on September 10 over his suspected involvement in the murder of two Policemen – Muhammad Ali and Arif – in Hyderi locality. He was subsequently shifted to the Pirabad Police Station where Police registered a murder case against him.
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September - 16 
The Supreme Court on September 16 said that peace in Balochistan could not be restored unless the borders are protected and fenced, reports Daily Times. “Our neighbouring countries have been working to fence their side of border, but we have left our porous borders (open) for the smuggling of weapon
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The Supreme Court on September 16 said that peace in Balochistan could not be restored unless the borders are protected and fenced, reports Daily Times. “Our neighbouring countries have been working to fence their side of border, but we have left our porous borders (open) for the smuggling of weapons which is the main cause of grim law and order situation in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Karachi,” the Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry remarked while hearing the law and order case in Quetta Registry of Supreme Court.
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September - 18 
The Sindh Government on September 18 informed the Supreme Court (SC) that the Police arrested 1,357 alleged criminals during targeted operations that began on September 5, 2013, reports The News. Among those arrested, 19 were involved in murders and target killings, six in terrorism activities, 14 i
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The Sindh Government on September 18 informed the Supreme Court (SC) that the Police arrested 1,357 alleged criminals during targeted operations that began on September 5, 2013, reports The News. Among those arrested, 19 were involved in murders and target killings, six in terrorism activities, 14 in taking extortion money, three in kidnappings for ransom, 97 in robberies, 283 in possessing illegal weapons, 259 in possessing narcotics and 608 in other crimes. These statistics are part of a report submitted to the Karachi Registry of the apex court by Chief Secretary Mohammad Ejaz Chaudhry. The report, prepared by the Home Department and presented to the apex court in connection with Karachi’s law and order suo moto implementation case, says that 1,225 raids were conducted and 59 encounters with criminals occurred in different parts of the city between September 5, 2013 and September 16, 2013. Police also claimed the recovery of over 350 illegal weapons and explosive substance during the raids.
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September - 20 
Ameen Buledi, a suspected Lyari gang war gangster who was arrested from Lahore District of Punjab on September 18, 2013, was remanded in Police custody for three days on September 20, reported The News. Buledi was wanted in several target killing, kidnapping-for-ransom and illegal weapons cases. The
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Ameen Buledi, a suspected Lyari gang war gangster who was arrested from Lahore District of Punjab on September 18, 2013, was remanded in Police custody for three days on September 20, reported The News. Buledi was wanted in several target killing, kidnapping-for-ransom and illegal weapons cases. The court allowed the physical remand of Buledi till September 23, 2013.
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September - 20 
The Supreme Court during hearing of the suo motu case on September 20 on the deteriorating law and order situation in Karachi headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry ordered the Police and Rangers to arrest 1,500 suspected terrorists and 33,000 absconding criminals still at large in Karac
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The Supreme Court during hearing of the suo motu case on September 20 on the deteriorating law and order situation in Karachi headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry ordered the Police and Rangers to arrest 1,500 suspected terrorists and 33,000 absconding criminals still at large in Karachi, reports The Express Tribune. He asked the Federal and Provincial Governments to ensure the ongoing ‘targeted operation’ in Karachi continues to be effective – unlike operations in the past. Sindh Advocate General Khalid Javed Khan filed a report on behalf of the Police Inspector General (IG), showing a comparative data of crimes since the targeted operation was launched. The bench asked Khan and the Police IG to ensure this action against the criminals is carried out efficaciously so that this effort does not fail like previous ones. Advocate Shahid Anwar Bajwa filed a report on the action initiated by the Rangers against criminals, but sought confidentiality as well because it contained the political affiliations of the accused. In addition, prosecutor-general Shahadat Awan disclosed that there are 110,549 absconders and proclaimed offenders across the province, including 33,665 in Karachi alone. They’ve absconded during the last five years, that is, the tenure of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)-led Government, he submitted. Moreover, there are 1,500 suspected terrorists who are also on the run, he added. The Supreme Court took exception to Sindh Home Secretary’s failure to inform the bench about the number of arms licenses issued in Karachi, reports The News. The Secretary said exact number of arms licenses were not known as the administration was still collecting data in this regard. The bench ordered the Sindh and Federal Governments to submit their reply after going through Ramzan Bhatti Commission as the court will give ruling after reviewing the report of the one-man Commission. The Supreme Court said that incidents of extortion, land grabbing and targeted killings were aimed at taking hold of Karachi.
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September - 26 
The Supreme Court’s Karachi registry on September 26 directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Sindh that all “no go” areas in the city be made accessible to all citizens, reports The Express Tribune. The Supreme Court observed that the operation initiated against the criminals in Karachi is
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The Supreme Court’s Karachi registry on September 26 directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Sindh that all “no go” areas in the city be made accessible to all citizens, reports The Express Tribune. The Supreme Court observed that the operation initiated against the criminals in Karachi is only the beginning of what could be a long process to restore peace. The court directed the IGP in Sindh to submit a compliance report on the clearance of “no go” areas by the next hearing. “We may also observe that the actions taken after September 4, 2013 are only the beginning. To ensure that the writ of the Government prevails in Karachi, a lot of work needs to be done,” the bench noted. The bench also noted that the Provincial Government is required to issue a notification in terms of Section 2 of the Surrender of Illicit Arms Act, 1991 (Act of 1991) to allow 15 days time to the people who possess illicit fire arms to surrender them. “The Provincial Government has to initiate this process as early as possible but not beyond the period which is envisaged for surrendering of illicit arms, that is, 15 days, so that the law enforcing agencies including Rangers and Police may continue their activities to curb and control the criminals involved in disturbing the law and order situation in Karachi,” the bench said.
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September - 30 
In addition, an eyewitness, in a Karachi court identified Lyari gangster, Ameen Buledi, during the witness parade on September 30, reports Daily Times. The witness recognised the Lyari kingpin among 10 people who were presented at the parade. Ameen Buledi was handed over to the Police on a 10-day ph
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In addition, an eyewitness, in a Karachi court identified Lyari gangster, Ameen Buledi, during the witness parade on September 30, reports Daily Times. The witness recognised the Lyari kingpin among 10 people who were presented at the parade. Ameen Buledi was handed over to the Police on a 10-day physical remand by a District and Sessions Court on September 20, 2013. Mumtaz Ali Solangi, magistrate in District South, remanded Buledi to Police after he made an appearance before the court following his arrest from Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, on September 18, 2013.
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October - 3 
Also, the former President and co-chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari was on October 3 granted permission to strengthen his already tight personal security due to threats to his life, reports The Express Tribune. A judge in Sindh High Court (SHC) approved Zardari’s application
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Also, the former President and co-chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari was on October 3 granted permission to strengthen his already tight personal security due to threats to his life, reports The Express Tribune. A judge in Sindh High Court (SHC) approved Zardari’s application for 100 extra licences for his bodyguards to carry weapons, on top of the official security he is entitled to as former head of state. “The judge has approved our request and ordered the Federal and Provincial Governments to ensure security for the former President,” Zardari’s aide Abu Bakar Zardari said. Abu Bakar had filed a petition to the court on Zardari’s behalf.
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October - 3 
Sindh High Court (SHC) on October 3 directed that a report be submitted before it regarding the action the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) took against former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf for abrogating the Constitution, reports The Express Tribune. Agha Syed Attaullah Shah, the C
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Sindh High Court (SHC) on October 3 directed that a report be submitted before it regarding the action the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) took against former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf for abrogating the Constitution, reports The Express Tribune. Agha Syed Attaullah Shah, the Chairman of the Rah-e-Raast Trust (RRT), had gone to the court against the FIA for allegedly not registering case against Pervez Musharraf despite an undertaking submitted by the Federal Government to the Court. The petitioner said the former President had abrogated and subverted the Constitution on November 3, 2007 by declaring emergency. Musharraf being the then Chief of Army Staff (COAS) put many judges of the superior courts in wrongful confinement,” the petitioner stated in his plea, filed in 2011. The petitioner argued that the Supreme Court’s full bench had later declared the imposition of the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) and emergency as unconstitutional through an order passed on July 31, 2009 and the trustees of the RRT had authorised the petitioner to approach the FIA and file a petition in the high court for initiating legal action under Sections 2 and 3 of the High Treason (Punishment) Act against Musharraf. According to the petitioner, he approached the FIA authorities for registration of his complaint, but no action had been initiated. The petitioner told the two-judge bench headed by Justice Munib Akhtar that the high court had disposed of his petition on March 9, 2011 in view of the undertaking given by a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) that the FIA would take action. “But, no action has been taken to date,” he pleaded. DAG Mohsin Imam informed the court that he had been assigned the case recently, and requested for time to seek details from the FIA.
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October - 5 
Earlier, on October 5, 2013 an eyewitness had identified Rizvi as the killer of Randhawa. The witness identified the suspect among the ‘dummies’ during an identification parade conducted by the judicial magistrate Central, Akbar Ali. Randhawa and his son Tauqeer Ali Randhawa were shot in North Nazi
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Earlier, on October 5, 2013 an eyewitness had identified Rizvi as the killer of Randhawa. The witness identified the suspect among the ‘dummies’ during an identification parade conducted by the judicial magistrate Central, Akbar Ali. Randhawa and his son Tauqeer Ali Randhawa were shot in North Nazimabad Town on September 26, 2013.
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October - 9 
Meanwhile, the alleged Lyari gangster Ameen Buledi who was facing charges of murder and other crimes was sent to prison in judicial custody by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on October 9, reports The News. The investigation officer told the ATC-III that Buledi was involved in many heinous crimes, inc
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Meanwhile, the alleged Lyari gangster Ameen Buledi who was facing charges of murder and other crimes was sent to prison in judicial custody by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on October 9, reports The News. The investigation officer told the ATC-III that Buledi was involved in many heinous crimes, including the March 17, 2013 murder of Lyari gangster Arshad Pappu and some Policemen, and that several witnesses had identified him as the killer. The court ordered that he be sent to the central prison and brought back for an appearance on October 19, 2013.
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October - 14 
In addition, Law enforcers on October 14 submitted a supplementary charge sheet revealing several new facts in the March 16, 2013 murder of Lyari gangster Arshad Pappu before an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), reported The Express Tribune. The investigating officer of the case, Muhammad Yamin Gujjar, su
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In addition, Law enforcers on October 14 submitted a supplementary charge sheet revealing several new facts in the March 16, 2013 murder of Lyari gangster Arshad Pappu before an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), reported The Express Tribune. The investigating officer of the case, Muhammad Yamin Gujjar, submitted the charge sheet before the ATC-II. In the supplementary charge sheet, the Police determined the roles of inspectors Javed Baloch and Yousuf Baloch. It read that Inspector Javed escaped after the incident and was arrested on September 29, 2013 while Inspector Yousuf was sent on judicial remand on September 24, 2013 after he was produced before the court. The charge sheet said that the CD containing the footage of Pappu being tortured and killed was authentic. The fact was determined on the basis of a laboratory report, added the Police. The charge sheet further states that it is confirmed that a Kalri Station Police mobile arrived at the scene. SHO Chand Khan Niazi, Inspector Javed and Inspector Yousuf were present in the mobile when the victims were picked up from Defence on March 16, 2013. The officials then travelled with the victims to Lyari and handed them over to suspected criminals. Inspector Javed had reportedly confessed to his involvement in the abduction and murder of Pappu and had given the CD to the Police after his arrest.
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October - 22 
The Express Tribune, while quoting a report submitted by the former Sindh Prosecutor General Shahdat Awan to the Supreme Court, reported on October 22 that more than 5,000 cases registered under the arms and explosives acts are pending trial. According to official statistics, these cases — estimated
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The Express Tribune, while quoting a report submitted by the former Sindh Prosecutor General Shahdat Awan to the Supreme Court, reported on October 22 that more than 5,000 cases registered under the arms and explosives acts are pending trial. According to official statistics, these cases — estimated at 5,566 — form a large chunk of the cases gathering dust in the subordinate courts in the city. Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, during the last hearing of the Karachi law and order suo motu implementation case, had expressed extreme displeasure over the performance of the provincial prosecution department and called the record of pending criminal cases. The prosecutor General’s report showed that 5,270 cases registered under the Arms laws and 296 under the Explosives Act were registered by the Police from October 6, 2011 to May 31, 2013, and have been pending in the courts ever since. Of the 20 directives given in the landmark judgment in the Karachi violence case, which in opinion of many jurists is the recipe for healing the city’s wounds, only one has been implemented so far – amendments to the Arms Law.
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October - 23 
The Express Tribune reported that special prosecutors on October 23 cited lack of security as the reason and refused to plead cases against hundreds of suspects caught in targeted raids in Karachi. According to sources, the law department had, upon the Rangers’ recommendation, appointed six lawyers
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The Express Tribune reported that special prosecutors on October 23 cited lack of security as the reason and refused to plead cases against hundreds of suspects caught in targeted raids in Karachi. According to sources, the law department had, upon the Rangers’ recommendation, appointed six lawyers as special prosecutors to plead cases against suspects arrested during the targeted operation in Karachi – which has been in full swing since September 4, 2013. Rangers and Police officials claim to have arrested hundreds of hardened criminals since, but effective prosecution, the sources said, still remains elusive. “Six prosecutors supposed to represent the Rangers in trial courts have refused to plead their cases,” a prosecutor said, adding, “Some of them even excused themselves in writing during a recently held meeting with the Rangers high-ups.” The unwilling prosecutors have cited the lack of security for them and their families as the reason for their refusal.
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October - 29 
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on October 29 said that if the flow of smuggled arms and narcotics is restricted throughout Karachi, situation in the city would be normalised, reported The News. He appreciated Police and Rangers for making efforts to arrest criminals du
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Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on October 29 said that if the flow of smuggled arms and narcotics is restricted throughout Karachi, situation in the city would be normalised, reported The News. He appreciated Police and Rangers for making efforts to arrest criminals during operation in the city and remarked that both Law Enforcement Agencies had begun to realize their responsibility. Other members of the bench were Justice Jawad S. Khuwaja and Justice Gulzar Ahmed. After flipping through the reports submitted by Rangers and Police regarding clampdown against outlaws, one member of the bench asked counsel appearing on behalf of Rangers whether arrested criminals were being put on trial in the courts. Rangers counsel told the court that Rangers handed over the culprits arrested by them to Police, who lodged First Information Report (FIR) and charge-sheeted them in the courts, adding that several culprits were also being interrogated by Joint Investigation Team. To a question regarding results of operation being conducted in the city, Advocate General Sindh Khalid Javeed Khan said that operation was yielding results and law and order situation in the city had improved tremendously. The chief justice questioned advocate general about the situation prevailing in Lyari and also asked whether Lyari was still no-go area and citizens were enjoying rights under Article 9 of the Constitution, which guaranteed security to every citizen. The Supreme Court also issued notices to Sindh Chief Secretary, Inspector General Police (IGP) and Director General (DG) Rangers over 51 identical petitions pertaining to no-go areas in Karachi. The petitions were filed by citizens in the apex court. During the hearing, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhamamd Chauhdry asked Karachi Police Chief Shahid Hyat to take across the board action and assured him of court’s backing. He asked the Chief City Police Officer (CCPO) to take apolitical measures for restoring peace in the city.
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October - 29 
The Sindh Government on October 29 decided to transfer the murder trial of Geo News reporter Wali Khan Babar from an Anti- Terrorism Court (ATC) in Karachi to another city due to security concerns, reports The News.“The formal request for the transfer of the trial will be made to the Chief Justice o
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The Sindh Government on October 29 decided to transfer the murder trial of Geo News reporter Wali Khan Babar from an Anti- Terrorism Court (ATC) in Karachi to another city due to security concerns, reports The News.“The formal request for the transfer of the trial will be made to the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court so that the remaining proceedings of the trial can be concluded,” Sindh Advocate General Khalid Javed Khan told a three-member Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. Babar was killed on January 11, 2011. The Advocate General said that the Government was also mulling over transferring other cases, including that of former special public prosecutor Naimat Ali Randhawa’s murder, from Karachi’s ATC to some other city of the province over security concerns. Earlier in the day, the murder trial was put off without making any progress after the defence counsel failed to appear at the Anti-Terrorism Court-III. Judge Saleem Raza Baloch accepted his request and fixed November 12, 2013 for the next hearing. Randhawa was killed on September 26, 2013.
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October - 30 
The Law Enforcement Agencies will start a door-to-door drive for recovery of illegal arms since the deadline for surrendering such weapons had expired and only 19 guns were collected, Sindh Advocate General Khalid Javed Khan told the Supreme Court on October 30, reported The Express Tribune. During
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The Law Enforcement Agencies will start a door-to-door drive for recovery of illegal arms since the deadline for surrendering such weapons had expired and only 19 guns were collected, Sindh Advocate General Khalid Javed Khan told the Supreme Court on October 30, reported The Express Tribune. During the 14-day deadline, from September 27, 2013 to October 12, 2013 only 19 guns were deposited with the authorities. He conceded before the apex court’s larger bench, which was hearing the Karachi law and order suo motu case at the Karachi registry, that the first phase of the campaign had yielded no positive results as citizens did not come forward. He, however, expressed confidence that the second phase would be more successful. The Surrender of Illicit Arms Act 1991 empowers law enforcers to get publicised notices, asking the citizens to deposit the weapons they possess unlawfully to avoid legal action. Once the deadline of a certain period expires, the law enforcers can forcibly recover the illegal weapons from citizens. For this purpose, door-to-door raids can be conducted, while curfew can also be imposed in certain localities to make it a success. The Supreme Court also directed the Chief Collector Customs Prevention Nasir Masroor to submit a detailed report regarding the large number of smuggled arms and ammunitions that have been lying at the port premises since 1994. The commission, appointed by the Supreme Court to investigate the Director General Rangers allegations regarding a missing shipload of arms and ammunitions, had conducted inquiry to see whether the weapons were smuggled through the sea and the role of customs authorities in the scam. According to the commission’s report, a large number of weapon consignments smuggled into the country back in 1994 were confiscated by the authorities. “The cache of arms is still lying on the port premises in the custody of the Karachi Port Trust,” the chief collector confirmed the commission’s report. “We are sitting on a volcano,” remarked the bench, citing that the whole city was full of these illicit arms and ammunitions and drugs. “But none is ready to take up the responsibility,” they added. The customs authorities were directed to submit a report about the number of arms seized on October 31 (today), when the matter would be taken up again.
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October - 31 
The Supreme Court on October 31 observed that Karachi can be saved only if the drugs and arms’ menace that plagues the city is reined in, reports Daily Times. While hearing the Karachi law and order case, a three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry so
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The Supreme Court on October 31 observed that Karachi can be saved only if the drugs and arms’ menace that plagues the city is reined in, reports Daily Times. While hearing the Karachi law and order case, a three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry sought a detailed report by today (November 1) from Customs officials about import of arms through sea ports during the last three years. The bench remarked that extraordinary steps and measures are required to maintain peace in the city and that all government functionaries are responsible for it. It observed that the “black money” from narcotics and smuggling of different items has a major role in disturbance of peace in the city and is affecting economic activities in the commercial hub of the country. The court ordered indiscriminate action against the elements involved in disturbing peace in the city. It observed that during raids police and Rangers have recovered a huge quantity of illegal weapons from the city, and noted that back-up support from federal institutions like Customs, Anti-Narcotics Force, Coast Guards and Federal Board of Revenue is required for bringing further improvement in the situation.
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November - 1 
The Supreme Court on November 1 ordered customs authorities to re-investigate whether arms and ammunition were smuggled into the country, either in the shape of NATO/ International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) supplies or under Afghan Transit Trade, when 19,000 containers went missing before rea
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The Supreme Court on November 1 ordered customs authorities to re-investigate whether arms and ammunition were smuggled into the country, either in the shape of NATO/ International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) supplies or under Afghan Transit Trade, when 19,000 containers went missing before reaching their destination in Afghanistan, reports The Express Tribune. Hearing the Karachi law and order case at the apex court’s Karachi registry, the bench led by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry directed officials of the concerned department to inform the court how many of the weapons imported over the last three years were put up for sale in Karachi. The bench also directed the customs Department to verify the records of arms dealers and forward that information to law enforcement agencies for the door-to-door inspection of licensed arms to make sure they are not being used for illegal purposes.During the proceedings, Director General Transit Trade Khawar Farid claimed that none of the 19,000 containers that went missing in Pakistan, as mentioned in the Suddle Commission’s report, contained arms or ammunition. But a former legal adviser for the Federal Board of Revenue, Raja Muhammad Irshad, making a reference to two reports prepared for this case, stated that the missing containers were never examined by customs officers. At this, Justice Chaudhry remarked that customs authorities were not serious about ascertaining the contents of containers moving through Pakistan under the umbrella of Afghan Transit Trade, NATO or ISAF. “Law enforcement agencies, including the customs department, are bound to discharge their duties to ensure that no goods are being imported contrary to the law,” he said.
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November - 7 
Anti-terrorism Court-II (ATC-II) in Karachi on November 7 awarded 10 years imprisonment and a fine of PKR 100,000 to Abdul Razaq alias Qari Umer for abducting six children and taking them to tribal areas for training as suicide bombers, reports Daily Times. If the accused failed to pay the fine, he
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Anti-terrorism Court-II (ATC-II) in Karachi on November 7 awarded 10 years imprisonment and a fine of PKR 100,000 to Abdul Razaq alias Qari Umer for abducting six children and taking them to tribal areas for training as suicide bombers, reports Daily Times. If the accused failed to pay the fine, he would have to undergo an additional six-month imprisonment. According to Investigation Officer (IO) Waqar Ali out of the six children four were killed in a drone attack and two others were injured. after receiving specific information Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested accused on June 12, 2011 from Metroville area of SITE Town. He said that his accomplice Arshad Iqbal was also arrested; however, the court released him due to lack of evidence.
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November - 8 
Sindh High Court (SHC) on November 8 transferred the murder case of TV reporter Wali Khan Babar from Karachi to Anti-terrorism Court (ATC) Kashmore-Kandhkot District, reported Daily Times. Babar was killed on January 13, 2011. At the request of Provincial Government to transfer the trial from Karach
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Sindh High Court (SHC) on November 8 transferred the murder case of TV reporter Wali Khan Babar from Karachi to Anti-terrorism Court (ATC) Kashmore-Kandhkot District, reported Daily Times. Babar was killed on January 13, 2011. At the request of Provincial Government to transfer the trial from Karachi in view of threats to the lives of investigators, witnesses and prosecution lawyers, SHC Chief Justice Maqbool Baqar ordered the transfer of case. Provincial Government in the application to SHC stated that four Policemen and Advocate Naimat Ali Randhawa representing complainant linked to investigation into Babar’s murder case had been targeted.
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November - 12 
Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on November 12 asked the Sindh High Court (SHC) to let him leave the country to visit his sick mother in Dubai, reported Daily Times. Musharraf is facing four major criminal cases dating back to his 1999-2008 rule, including one related to the assa
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Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on November 12 asked the Sindh High Court (SHC) to let him leave the country to visit his sick mother in Dubai, reported Daily Times. Musharraf is facing four major criminal cases dating back to his 1999-2008 rule, including one related to the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on December 27, 2007. Currently, he is on bail in all four cases, though he remains under guard at his Islamabad farmhouse because of threats from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants. He is unable to leave Pakistan as his name appears on the Government’s Exit Control List (ECL).Musharraf’s lawyer AQ Hallipota filed an application with the SHC in Karachi to have his name removed from the list, court sources said. “Since he has been bailed in all the cases against him, keeping his name on the Exit Control List is unjust,” Asiya Ishaq, spokesperson for Musharraf’s political party, the All-Pakistan Muslim League (APML) said, adding, “This is his legal right to travel anywhere as a free citizen of this country. He also wants to see his ailing mother in Dubai.” The court is expected to rule on the application on November 18, 2013.
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November - 18 
The Anti-Terrorism Court-II, Karachi, on November 18 remanded two accused, Mohammad Asim and Azhar Mahmmood, to jail custody till November 26, 2013 in the murder case of Station House Officer (SHO) Syed Irfan Haider, reports Daily Times. The Police brought the accused in an armoured personnel carrie
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The Anti-Terrorism Court-II, Karachi, on November 18 remanded two accused, Mohammad Asim and Azhar Mahmmood, to jail custody till November 26, 2013 in the murder case of Station House Officer (SHO) Syed Irfan Haider, reports Daily Times. The Police brought the accused in an armoured personnel carrier (APC) to court and produced them before ATC-II Judge under tight security. According to details, SHO of Sir Syed Police Station Irfan Haider and Station Investigation Officer (SIO) of New Karachi Police Station Sub-Inspector Shahbaz Ali were targeted near Anda Morr in North Karachi area.
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November - 25 
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on November 25 referred an application filed by Pervez Musharraf for removal of his name from the Exit Control List (ECL) to the SHC chief justice, reports Daily Times. Musharraf had filed a petition for the removal of his name from the ECL, saying he has to visit his aili
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The Sindh High Court (SHC) on November 25 referred an application filed by Pervez Musharraf for removal of his name from the Exit Control List (ECL) to the SHC chief justice, reports Daily Times. Musharraf had filed a petition for the removal of his name from the ECL, saying he has to visit his ailing mother. The applicant’s counsel, AQ Halepota, submitted that trial courts had confirmed Musharraf’s bail in all cases and the act of placing his name on ECL was violation of fundamental rights. However, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Muhammad Zahid Khan filed comments on November 22, 2013, on behalf of the Interior Ministry, submitting that Musharraf’s name was put on the ECL by the Ministry after fulfilling all legal requirements. Justice Sajjad Ali Shah has directed its office to place the matter before the SHC Chief Justice.
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November - 28 
The Supreme Court on November 28 directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) chairman to submit a blueprint of measures to stop ‘grey trafficking’ and use of unauthorised SIMs by criminals in Karachi, reports Dawn. While hearing the Karachi law and order implementation case at the Karach
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The Supreme Court on November 28 directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) chairman to submit a blueprint of measures to stop ‘grey trafficking’ and use of unauthorised SIMs by criminals in Karachi, reports Dawn. While hearing the Karachi law and order implementation case at the Karachi registry a five-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry observed that mobile phone SIM cards of different telecom companies were being sold in open market in unauthorised way, which facilitated the accused involved in heinous crimes including extortion and kidnapping-for-ransom. The PTA chairman Dr Syed Ismail Shah told the court that one of the cellular companies was going to inaugurate biometric system by which SIMs would be issued only after National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) verification. Additional Inspector General (IG) Police Shahid Hayat informed the bench that about 3,000 activated SIMs were seized by the Police along with China originated smuggled activation machines. He said that unregistered SIMs were being issued which were used mainly in extortion and kidnapping for ransom cases. The bench observed that current registration system was deficient and required to be revised. The Chief Justice remarked that if stringent laws regarding registration of SIMs were followed and issued after verification by NADRA, the crime rate would decline by 50 per cent. The bench also expressed its concern over grey trafficking causing loss to the economy of the country. The PTA chief told the judges that issue of grey trafficking had increased due to duty being charged on international calls.
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November - 29 
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on November 29 ordered that a task force comprising the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman, representatives of cellular companies and officials from Police and Intelligence Agencies be set up to control the use of unauthorised SIM cards, reports Dawn. T
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Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on November 29 ordered that a task force comprising the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman, representatives of cellular companies and officials from Police and Intelligence Agencies be set up to control the use of unauthorised SIM cards, reports Dawn. The court also ordered the appointment of a commission to ensure 100 per cent recovery of taxes on recommendations submitted by Attorney General Munir A. Malik and Sindh Advocate General Khalid Javed.
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December - 13 
The Sindh Home Department on December 13 approached the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court (SHC) to transfer nine murder cases from Karachi to other provinces, reports Dawn. In a letter addressed to Chief Justice SHC, Justice Maqbool Baqar, the Home Department has requested for the transfer of th
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The Sindh Home Department on December 13 approached the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court (SHC) to transfer nine murder cases from Karachi to other provinces, reports Dawn. In a letter addressed to Chief Justice SHC, Justice Maqbool Baqar, the Home Department has requested for the transfer of the nine cases to other provinces under the Protection of Pakistan Ordinance 2013. It stated that cases relating to the murders of Advocate Naimat Ali Randhawa, journalist Wali Khan Babar and two police personnel in Nazimabad be transferred outside of Sindh. The letter moreover requested that four other murder cases from the city's Kharadar, Mobina Town, Sachchal and Gulistan-e-Jauhar neighbourhoods be moved to other provinces.
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December - 23 
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on December 23 disposed off an application seeking removal of the the name of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf from the Exit Control List (ECL), reported Dawn. A two-member bench of the SHC, comprising Justice Sajjad Ali Shah and Justice Naimatullah Phul
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The Sindh High Court (SHC) on December 23 disposed off an application seeking removal of the the name of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf from the Exit Control List (ECL), reported Dawn. A two-member bench of the SHC, comprising Justice Sajjad Ali Shah and Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto, heard the arguments of the parties in the case and concluded that the matter did not fall under the legal jurisdiction of the SHC because the High Court had only approved interim bail for Musharraf. The court advised Musharraf's counsel Advocate A.Q. Halepota to refer the matter to the Federal Government or the trial court. The application submitted by Halepota in November 2013 had sought a review of the court’s earlier order restraining Musharraf from leaving the country without permission of the trial courts
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December - 26 
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on December 26 framed charges against Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Member of National Assembly (MNA) elected from Lyari Town, Shahjahan Baloch, and five others for their alleged involvement in the March 16, 2013, Lyari gangster Arshad Pappu murder case, reports The Expres
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on December 26 framed charges against Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Member of National Assembly (MNA) elected from Lyari Town, Shahjahan Baloch, and five others for their alleged involvement in the March 16, 2013, Lyari gangster Arshad Pappu murder case, reports The Express Tribune. The ATC indicted Shahjahan, Zubair Baloch, Zakir Dada, Abdul Rehman, Inspector Yousuf Baloch and Javed Baloch, after they were produced in the court. After the suspects pleaded not guilty, the court issued notices to the prosecution witnesses for January 11, 2014.
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