Sindh Home Minister Conducts Surprise Police Station Inspections, Orders Suspension of Uniformless Officers
Karachi (HRNW) — Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar conducted surprise inspections of several police stations across Karachi and ordered the suspension of multiple police officers and personnel found allegedly performing duties without police uniforms. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui also accompanied the Home Minister during the inspections. The minister began his visit at Ferozabad Police…
28th Amendment May Remove Immunity Clause, Says Muhammad Malick
Islamabad (HRNW) — Senior journalist and analyst Muhammad Malick has claimed that the proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment may seek to remove a provision relating to legal immunity for the President of Pakistan and the Chief of Army Staff. According to Malick, the 27th Constitutional Amendment amended Article 248 of the Constitution and provided what he…
Mirpurkhas Teacher’s Salary Allegedly Continues After Joining Another Education Post
Mirpurkhas (HRNW) — Questions have been raised over the continued payment of the salary of Kanza Bakhtawar, a primary school teacher from Mirpurkhas, who reportedly left her teaching position in 2024 and joined the Sindh Education Department’s Elementary, Secondary and Higher Secondary wing as a Town Officer. According to the information provided to HRNW, despite…
Karachi University Professor Assault Case: Main Suspect Arrested
Karachi (HRNW) — Police have arrested Kounain Shah, the main suspect allegedly involved in assaulting Karachi University professor Arif Saqi and his nephew. According to police officials, there was a possibility that the suspect could flee the city, prompting authorities to take him into custody. Police said the suspect had previously obtained pre-arrest bail in…
Sindh’s 62-Member Government Team: Plenty of Positions, But Where Are the Powers and Results?
Karachi (HRNW) — A recent analysis by journalist Kamran Khan has raised questions over the size and effectiveness of the Sindh government’s administrative and political setup, describing it as a “big setup with small results.” According to the analysis, the Sindh government has a 62-member team, comprising 19 ministers, five advisers, 24 special assistants and…
**Rs11 Billion Government Jet Used by Punjab’s “ Super Queen,” Old Jet by the “Little Queen” — While People Struggle for Bread**
Lahore (HRNW) — Questions have been raised over the reported use of a newly acquired government aircraft, reportedly worth Rs11 billion, by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, while an older government aircraft is reportedly being used by Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb. The reports have triggered criticism over the use of expensive government travel facilities…
Lahore High Court Stops Removal of Afghan Students from Medical Colleges
Lahore (HRNW) — The Lahore High Court has barred all medical colleges in Punjab from removing Afghan students from their institutions, according to reports. The court also directed the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) to ensure that legal requirements and the students’ position are taken into consideration before any action is taken against them….
US Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks With Nationwide Commemorations
New York (HRNW)- The United States is observing the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with commemorative ceremonies being held in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks, which profoundly reshaped US politics, national security and foreign policy. On September 11, 2001, attackers hijacked four passenger aircraft….
Saudi Crown Prince Contacted Trump Twice, Request for Strikes on Houthis Rejected
Riyadh (HRNW) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly contacted U.S. President Donald Trump twice and urged the United States to launch military action against the Houthis in Yemen. Trump reportedly declined the request. According to reports, Mohammed bin Salman pressed for U.S. military strikes against the Houthi group in Yemen. However, the U.S….
Trump Says Iran Conflict Unlikely to Continue Until End of His Term
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has said there is no likelihood that the ongoing conflict with Iran will continue until the end of his current presidential term. According to US media reports, Trump believes the dispute will not last long enough to extend through the remainder of his presidency. He has previously said that…