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.

PTA wrote to X three times seeking closure of Imran Khan’s X account over the past 3.5 years

In a report submitted to IHC, it emerged that PTA did not receive any response from X despite repeated requests. Published 22 Jan, 2026 12:07pm

IHC asks how Imran Khan’s X account case can proceed without lawyer access

Court finds response submitted by PTA “unsatisfactory”; adjourns hearing until Feb 24. Published 21 Jan, 2026 02:11pm

Senate opposition leader Abbas expresses solidarity with Imaan, Hadi; says dissent has been made a crime

Says Pakistan is currently going through a "severe crisis'; fresh FIR against Imaan, her husband resurfaces. Updated 20 Jan, 2026 09:57pm

Social media posts case: IHC grants Imaan, Hadi one-day protective bail

Sessions court adjourns hearing till tomorrow; Judge Majoka expresses displeasure that the arrest has not yet been made. Updated 19 Jan, 2026 03:10pm

Imran’s sisters, PTI workers stage sit-in near Pindi’s Adiala jail

Routes to Adiala jail blocked amid large police presence. Updated 13 Jan, 2026 10:27pm

PTI founder Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi challenge Toshakhana 2 verdict in IHC

Appeals claim that NAB deliberately chose to bifurcate the prosecution, saying the Toshakhana 2 conviction was the fourth prosecution in the Toshakhana case and constitutes double jeopardy. Updated 29 Dec, 2025 07:00pm

PTI sit-in at Rawalpindi’s Factory Naka concludes as Aleema, party workers leave without meeting Imran

Saddar SHO arrives at protest site to negotiate with demonstrators; protesters leave area on foot. Updated 23 Dec, 2025 10:59pm

President Zardari approves de-notification of Justice Jahangiri as IHC judge

Move follows IHC decision to remove Justice Jahangiri from office on the grounds that his degree was "not valid" at the time of his appointment. Updated 19 Dec, 2025 07:03am

Imran’s sisters among 400 booked over PTI Adiala sit-in; at least 14 party supporters arrested

Fourteen party workers sent on physical remand; FIR registered over violations of anti-terrorism law, criminal conspiracy and violating Section 144. Updated 17 Dec, 2025 09:06pm

Another sit-in at Adiala after audience with Imran denied

• Scores of PTI supporters protest outside jail amid deployment of police, water cannons • Aleema rues contempt of court by Published 17 Dec, 2025 04:42am

Water cannons again used to disperse PTI protesters staging sit-in near Adiala jail

Party says "chemical-laced water cannons" used to disperse protesters; says this represents "textbook case of fascism, police brutality, and political victimisation at its worst". Updated 17 Dec, 2025 07:50am

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