The systemic corruption and criminal networks in Karachi's real estate and law enforcement sectors have been laid bare by recent reports. According to Dawn, a significant altercation on February 25, 2025, over a three-acre plot of prime real estate near the US consulate involved Javed Iqbal, a builder, and Jibrail Khan, a local JUI-F leader. The dispute escalated into a legal battle, with multiple FIRs filed against Khan for serious crimes, which a court later deemed as 'abuse of power' and false implications. Despite his acquittal, Khan was detained, highlighting the 'lawlessness prevailing in Sindh,' where political figures allegedly manipulate the system for personal gain. Rashid Mehmood Soomro of JUI-F Sindh publicly condemned the situation, warning of potential unrest if unresolved, illustrating the deep-rooted issues in Karachi's governance (Dawn, February 11, 2026).