Stories by Ishaq Tanoli

Ishaq Tanoli is a Karachi-based reporter for Dawn with over 20 years of experience covering judicial and electoral affairs. His reporting focuses on the proceedings of the Supreme Court and Sindh High Court, as well as election matters. He can be found on X at @ishaqtanolihotm.

Extension of commission probing Raza murder awaits cabinet nod

Justice Omar Sial adjourns proceedings till Oct 2 as cabinet is likely to meet on Oct 1

Published 29 Sep, 2026 06:58am

Mir Raza murder case: Judicial commission proceedings adjourned as 30-day tenure ends

The order sheet says that if the cabinet does not extend the tenure, no further witnesses will be called and the report will be submitted on the basis of statements recorded so far.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 03:20pm

Karachi ATC acquits 7 more policemen ‘for lack of evidence’ in Naqeebullah Mehsud's murder case

Former SSP Rao Anwar was acquitted in the same case in 2023.

Updated 27 Sep, 2026 12:39pm

SHC hints at referring Rs8.5bn Yellow Line graft case to NAB over ‘lack of progress’

Bench irked by "continued and unexplained failure" of Anti-Corruption Establishment in filing charge sheet.

Updated 26 Sep, 2026 09:17am

Sindh govt told to decide right of way issue with National Highway Authority along M-9 motorway in 45 days

The SHC also directs the Sindh government to examine NHA’s RoW claim, the concession agreement, mutation cancellation and other related issues.

Updated 26 Sep, 2026 09:38am

Commission grills health secretaries over changing medical board without authority

Justice Sial asks SSP why attempt was made to portray Mir Raza’s death as suicide.

Published 25 Sep, 2026 07:02am

NCCIA told to probe message exchange between police surgeon, MLO in Mir Raza murder case

Judicial commission saddened by defamatory social media campaign against Dr Summaiya Syed

Published 24 Sep, 2026 07:04am

Ex-president Alvi is entitled to free official residence for life: SHC

Says that Alvi's entitlement was squarely governed under the President’s Pension Act 1974 and he was entitled to either free official residence for life or rent as stipulated in the law.

Updated 24 Sep, 2026 09:23am

Mir Raza murder case: Judicial commission notes motives of MLO who conducted first postmortem 'appear tainted'

"Rather than appreciate her services, she is being defamed," Justice Sial notes on "malicious campaign" against Police Surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed.

Published 23 Sep, 2026 07:33pm

Health services chief’s transfer soon after testimony surprises judicial commission

Justice Sial questions transfer of DG health before conclusion of commission’s proceedings

Updated 23 Sep, 2026 09:32am

Judicial body rejects MLO’s plea to re-record statement about bullet that killed Mir Raza

Justice Sial says commission has enough information to determine what transpired

Published 22 Sep, 2026 07:06am

Mir Raza murder case: Judicial commission turns down MLO's request to record further statement

Justice Sial observes that the "sole purpose of recording a further statement is to throw mud at the police surgeon and the worthy chief minister".

Updated 21 Sep, 2026 08:22pm

Prime suspect in Rs8.5bn Yellow Line graft scam arrested in another corruption case

Zameer Abbasi remanded in FIA custody for five days

Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:09am

Mir Raza commission reprimands first investigator over ‘zero work’

Justice Sial says the investigating officer tried to make it a "suicide" case; holds him responsible for destroying evidence; calls him unfit for police service.

Updated 18 Sep, 2026 08:27am

Prime suspect in Rs8.5bn Yellow Line graft case gets bail

SHC grants bail to Zameer Abbasi against a sum of Rs10m; expresses concern over "lacunas" in probe despite huge amount involved.

Updated 17 Sep, 2026 08:39am

Employee claims facing police ire for saying Mir Raza didn’t use drugs

Wafflix manager tells judicial commission parts of his police statements were "incorrectly" attributed to him.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:16am

Police surgeon narrates ordeal before judicial commission over ‘pointing out lapses’ in Mir Raza murder case

Deposes she was followed by two motorcyclists when going home

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:33am

Mir Raza murder case: Police surgeon says she received 'threats' after disputing first autopsy findings

Dr Summaiya accuses DIG of attempting to influence findings, notes "case of chemical torture"; Ferozabad SHO grilled about alleged hurdles in filing FIR.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 11:41pm

SHC suspends PMDC's return orders for Afghan medical students

Court issues notices to respondents, the additional attorney general and the advocate general Sindh for the next hearing on Sept 29.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 05:59pm

FIA allowed to arrest Unity Foods’ CEO in graft case

SHC suspends magistrate’s order exonerating Godil, says subsequent bail order against suspect has no legal effect.

Updated 13 Sep, 2026 04:18pm