KP Government Objects to IG Police Affidavit in PTI Protest Case
Peshawar (HRNW)- The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has expressed strong displeasure over the Inspector General (IG) of Police submitting an affidavit before the Islamabad High Court in the PTI protest case without obtaining approval from the Advocate General’s Office or informing the provincial government. Provincial Law Minister Aftab Alam described the move as an act of professional…
Hafiz Naeem Demands End to Petroleum Levy, Announces Islamabad March on September 20
Lahore (HRNW)- Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has called on the government to abolish the petroleum levy and reduce the policy rate, while announcing that the party will march on Islamabad on September 20. Addressing a press conference, Hafiz Naeem said the government should stop what he termed a “drama” of relief measures and end what he…
Six Arrested in Punjab Cyber-Blackmail Crackdown, Including Man Accused of Targeting Ex-Wife
Lahore (HRNW)- Six individuals accused of cyber-blackmail and online harassment have been arrested during operations conducted by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) across Punjab. The arrests were carried out on the special directives of Punjab NCCIA Director Hussam bin Iqbal. One suspect was arrested in Lahore, two in Faisalabad, and three in Multan. In…
Constitutional Court Admits Petition Challenging Sohail Afridi’s Election as KP Chief Minister
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Federal Constitutional Court has admitted for regular hearing a petition seeking to invalidate the election of Sohail Afridi as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan heard the petition filed by Sher Afzal Marwat. Appearing in person, Marwat argued that a chief minister resigns…
Justice Ayesha A. Malik Receives Lifetime Award at Justitia Awards 2026
Vienna (HRNW) — Supreme Court of Pakistan Justice Ayesha A. Malik has received the International Leader / Lifetime Award at the Justitia Awards 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Justice Ayesha A. Malik received the award jointly with I. Stephanie Boyce, former President of the Law Society of England and Wales. The award recognizes their contributions to…
Islamabad High Court Rejects Plea Seeking to Stop PTI Protest
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Islamabad High Court has rejected a plea seeking to prevent the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from holding its protest scheduled for September 27 in Islamabad. The court directed the Islamabad administration to ensure that no protest disrupts the routine affairs and movement of citizens. The court observed that no political party has…
Karachi: Two Groups Clash During Protest Seeking Justice for Mir Reza, Several Injured
Karachi (HRNW) — Two groups reportedly clashed during a protest at Allah Wali Chowrangi on Tariq Road, Karachi, demanding justice in the murder case of young businessman Mir Reza. Several people were reportedly injured in the confrontation. Meanwhile, Mir Reza’s father Mir Hussain, along with his mother and sister, attended the Jamaat-e-Islami sit-in, where Karachi…
Private Hospital Treatment of Prisoner Against Jail Manual, Justice Amir Farooq Observes
Islamabad (HRNW) — During the hearing of a case concerning medical treatment of a prisoner at a private hospital, the court raised important questions regarding the Jail Manual, equal treatment of prisoners and the transfer of inmates to private medical facilities. Justice Amir Farooq observed that treatment at a private hospital is contrary to the…
Mir Reza Case: Doctor Samia Raises Serious Questions Over Police and Forensic Investigation
Karachi (HRNW) — Dr. Samia made significant revelations before the Judicial Commission investigating the Mir Reza case, raising serious questions about the police investigation and post-mortem process. According to Dr. Samia, evidence indicated that Mir Reza’s body showed chemical burns consistent with hydrochloric acid, the presence of anaesthesia, and signs suggesting that he had been…
Peshawar Home Invasion: Husband and Children Held Hostage, Two Women Allegedly Sexually Assaulted
Peshawar (HRNW) — An alleged home invasion and sexual assault incident has been reported in Garhi Moosa Khan, Peshawar, where armed men allegedly entered a house, held the husband and children hostage, and subjected two women to alleged gang sexual assault. According to police, the suspects also allegedly took mobile phones and other valuables from…