On October 8, 2025, a magisterial court in Karachi placed Salman, who is accused of cultivating cannabis plants in Naya Nazimabad, under judicial remand.
The Judicial Magistrate Central heard the case following Salman’s arrest by the Excise police on Tuesday. The investigation officer reported the recovery of cannabis valued at over Rs 50 million, which included 45 plants, 42 grams of prepared marijuana, and 30 grams of seeds.
Excise police raided Salman’s bungalow, where he allegedly grew 45 weed plants in rooftop flowerpots, valued at Rs60 million internationally. The haul included 10–12 kg of plants, prepared cannabis, and seeds. “Efforts continue to arrest his accomplices,” the officer told the court. Salman reportedly sold the drug secretly to customers.
In Naya Nazimabad, the Narcotics Control team seized 45 potted weed plants, 42 grams of ready-made weed and 30 grams of weed seeds. According to officials, the value of the recovered drugs in the international market is more than Rs 50 million. According to initial information,… pic.twitter.com/D9RtuaohQr
— Times of Karachi (@TOKCityOfLights) October 7, 2025Weed, or cannabis, contains psychoactive compounds like THC, which causes a “high,” and CBD, used for medical purposes. Its recreational and spiritual use is widespread, but illegal in Pakistan, prompting strict enforcement.
This significant drug bust underscores escalating drug issues in Karachi. The court’s prompt action demonstrates a zero-tolerance stance on illegal cultivation. Continued investigations may reveal larger networks that affect community safety.
