Faisal Hameed (Petitioner) VS Federation of Pakistan & others (Respondent)

ORDER SHEET

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SINDH, KARACHI

C.P. No.D-1076 of 2026 (Faisal Hameed v Federation of Pakistan & others)

Date Order with signature of Judge

Before:- Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi

Date of hearing and order:- 02.03.2026

M/s. Ali Tahir & Muhammad Hashim advocates for the petitioners. Mr. Raja Zeeshan advocate associate of Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed advocate for Respondent No.6 Mr. Zaeem Hyder advocate for respondent No.3 Ms. Wahiha Mehdi, DAG Mr. Abdul Jalil Zubedi, AAG.

In view of orders dated 16.02.2026 and 02.03.2026 passed in C.P. No. D-803 of 2026. This petition stands disposed of in the said terms. An excerpt of the orders dated 16.2.2026 is reproduced as under:-

“Accordingly, this Petition is disposed of with the direction that the Petition. shall adopt all necessary precautions to prevent any mishap and shall ensure that any hazardous, inflammable, dangerous, and/or explosive material, if stored at the subject premises, is forthwith removed from the residential area to a safe and authorized location in accordance with applicable safety regulations. Upon compliance with the aforesaid direction to the satisfaction of the official Respondents, the subject premises shall be de-sealed forthwith to enable the Petitioner to carry on lawful business activities strictly in accordance with law.

However, it is made clear that the official Respondents shall ensure that no such hazardous or dangerous material is stored within any residential area in future. In case any such inflammable material is found, the concerned authorities, in collaboration with the owner of the material, shall take immediate steps to have the same removed to a safe location so as to avert any untoward incident. The Inspector General of Police, Sindh, along with the local administration, shall also ensure that all necessary precautionary and preventive measures are undertaken in this regard to safeguard public life and property. This direction shall be strictly complied with by all concerned; failing which, appropriate proceedings shall be initiated against the delinquent officials in terms of Article 204 of the Constitution.”

JUDGE

JUDGE

Shafi