Stories by Tahir Naseer

Tahir Naseer is a court and crime reporter for Dawn News (TV) with 17 years of experience in the field. He has covered numerous high-profile investigations, and his reporting focuses on transparency, accountability, and systemic challenges within the legal sector. He can be found on X at @tahirnaser.

KP CM Afridi stages overnight sit-in after being denied meeting with Imran for eighth time

Says he will now approach the IHC chief justice, seeking implementation of orders for arranging meeting with Imran. Updated 28 Nov, 2025 04:37pm

Imran’s sisters, PTI protesters wrap up hours-long protest outside Adiala jail

Aleema Khan says protest to be held in Hayatabad today to express solidarity with those martyred on May 9, October 4 and November 26. Updated 26 Nov, 2025 10:49am

Social media post case: Islamabad court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Imaan Mazari, husband

Also issues show cause notice to them asking why their bail should not be rejected. Published 05 Nov, 2025 05:48pm

Islamabad ATC issues notice to police in narcotics and terrorism case against journalist Matiullah Jan

Notice issued on senior journalist's application for provision of documents. Updated 31 Oct, 2025 01:24pm

Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha indicted in case pertaining to controversial social media posts

Court adjourns hearing till November 5. Updated 30 Oct, 2025 02:40pm

Social media post case: Imaan Mazari’s husband arrested at Islamabad court for ‘intentionally not appearing’

Hadi Ali Chattha says he was present for proceedings but told to go out, terms incident "great injustice"; Mazari accuses judge of misconduct. Updated 29 Oct, 2025 06:21pm

Islamabad court upholds arrest warrant for Gandapur in liquor and arms case over persistent no-shows

Court has issued arrest warrants for Gandapur in the 2016 case multiple times. Updated 29 Oct, 2025 12:52pm

IHC judge recuses from hearing case challenging Justice Jahangiri’s eligibility

Justice Soomro's decision comes after he and chief justice took up bar association's plea to become party in case. Updated 28 Oct, 2025 08:41pm

IHC gives police one more week to locate missing NCCIA official

Orders police to check WhatsApp data of the NCCIA deputy director. Published 24 Oct, 2025 04:48pm

Nov 26 protest case: Pindi court orders blocking of Aleema’s passport, ID card

Rawalpindi ATC's directives come after Aleema fails to appear before court despite execution of non-bailable arrest warrant against her; court also orders freezing of her bank accounts. Updated 25 Oct, 2025 05:30am

Adiala jail superintendent directed to implement earlier IHC order allowing Imran twice-a-week meetings

CM Afridi claims not allowed to meet PTI founder despite IHC order; IHC suspends verdict nullifying ban on political talks in jail meetings. Updated 23 Oct, 2025 09:11pm

Rawalpindi ATC again issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema in Nov 26 protest case

This is the fourth time that the court has issued an arrest warrant for Aleema in the case. Published 22 Oct, 2025 12:59pm

Liquor and arms recovery case: Islamabad court issues arrest warrant for Gandapur over persistent no-shows

Judge directs that Gandapur be arrested and presented before the court; hearing adjourned till Oct 28. Published 21 Oct, 2025 12:10pm

LHC informed CNIC of Arshad ‘chaiwala’ restored after Nadra verification

Judge dismisses main writ petition, saying it has "borne fruit". Published 20 Oct, 2025 09:44pm

Rawalpindi ATC again issues non-bailable warrant for Aleema Khan in Nov 26 protest case

Islamabad ATC issues warrants for PTI leaders, including Omar Ayub, Zain Qureshi, Zartaj Gul, and Ali Bukhari. Published 20 Oct, 2025 07:11pm

IHC gives police 3 days to recover NCCIA deputy director after alleged abduction

Lawyer tells court he is unaware of the whereabouts of his client, the wife of the NCCIA official. Published 20 Oct, 2025 02:07pm

Notices issued to Adiala jail superintendent, others on KP CM’s plea seeking meeting with Imran

Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir removes registrar office's objection on petition. Updated 20 Oct, 2025 12:56pm

KP CM Sohail Afridi files petition in IHC to meet Imran in Adiala Jail

Also writes a letter to CJP, requesting the arrangement of a meeting with Imran. Published 17 Oct, 2025 04:43pm

TLP protesters set up overnight camp in Muridke; dozens injured during clashes

Residents in Islamabad and Rawalpindi complain of road closures, traffic jams, and mobile network disruptions; Karachi police arrest over a dozen TLP workers. Updated 12 Oct, 2025 12:10am

TLP did not seek permission for Islamabad protest: Talal Chaudhry

Security measures tightened in Rawalpindi following raid on TLP Lahore headquarters. Updated 09 Oct, 2025 09:44pm