Security Council Deadlock over Strait of Hormuz Resolution
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (HRNW)- The UN Security Council failed to adopt a resolution to secure the Strait of Hormuz after vetoes by Russia and China. Despite 11 votes in favor, the draft—intended to coordinate defensive efforts for merchant vessels—was blocked, with critics citing concerns over potential military escalation. Support our mission for justice: hrnww.com/support-us…
Regional Conflict Overshadowing Palestinian Rights Crisis
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (HRNW)- A UN Commission of Inquiry warned in Geneva that the broader regional war has eclipsed a surge in human rights violations against Palestinians. The Commission noted a spike in casualties and the passage of a discriminatory death penalty law by the Israeli Knesset, urging that regional peace efforts must not ignore the…
UN Human Rights Chief Denounces “Sickening” War Rhetoric
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (HRNW)- In Geneva, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned that incendiary rhetoric threatening the “annihilation of civilizations” must stop immediately. He emphasized that targeting civilian infrastructure constitutes a war crime under international law and called for immediate accountability. Support our mission for justice: hrnww.com/support-us Contribute here: hrnww.com/?page_id=1083
UN Secretary-General Welcomes Ceasefire, Urges Compliance
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (HRNW)- At the UN Headquarters in New York, Secretary-General António Guterres officially welcomed the suspension of hostilities between the US and Iran. He praised the mediation efforts of Pakistan and other regional partners, stressing that an end to hostilities is vital to protect civilian lives. Support our mission for justice: hrnww.com/support-us…
Iran-US Diplomatic Breakthrough: Peace Talks Set for Friday
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN (HRNW) Following a monumental announcement of a two-week ceasefire, the Iranian National Security Council has confirmed that high-level negotiations with the United States will commence in Islamabad this Friday. The talks are based on a 10-point proposal which includes the release of frozen assets and the potential lifting of UN Security Council sanctions….
Trump Announces New Sanctions Against Nations Supplying Weapons To Iran
KARACHI (HRNW)- U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning regarding international arms supplies to Iran, announcing a new policy of aggressive economic penalties. The President stated that any country found providing weaponry to Iran will face immediate sanctions, specifically the imposition of a 50% tariff on their exports. Emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach, President Trump…
Anti-Terrorism Court To Hear Transfer Plea Of Accused Armaghan In Mustafa Amir Murder Case
KARACHI (HRNW)- An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in the Judicial Complex has adjourned the hearing of a case involving police encounter and attempted murder charges against Armaghan, the primary accused in the Mustafa Amir murder case. During the proceedings, Armaghan filed a formal application expressing a lack of confidence in the current court, ATC No. 7, and…
Sindh High Court Constitutional Bench Recuses From Right To Information Case; Matter Referred To Chief Justice
KARACHI (HRNW)- A two-member constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court, led by Justice Yousuf Sayeed and Justice Muhammad Osman Ali Hadi, has recused itself from hearing a long-standing case regarding the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) law. During the proceedings, the bench directed that the case should not be presented before either of…
Sindh High Court Constitutional Bench Rules Against Appointment Of Junior Officer As NCCIA Director
KARACHI (HRNW)- The Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court has declared the act of granting the temporary charge of a Grade-20 post to a junior officer as illegal. While hearing a petition filed against the appointment within the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA), the court ordered that the temporary charge of the Director’s post…
Mqm-P Mpa Arsalan Pervez Writes To Mayor Karachi Over Encroachment Crisis In Scheme 33
KARACHI (HRNW)- Member of the Sindh Assembly from MQM-Pakistan, Arsalan Pervez, has formally written a letter to Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab, demanding immediate intervention against the rising tide of encroachments in Scheme 33. The MPA emphasized that a grand operation by the Anti-Encroachment Cell is now inevitable to clear the illegally occupied spaces that have paralyzed…
