Mazhar Nawaz Sheikh Appointed DIG Traffic Karachi Following Public Criticism Over Traffic Management
Karachi (HRNW) — The Sindh government has officially appointed Mazhar Nawaz Sheikh as the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Traffic Police Karachi. This decision follows the removal of former DIG Traffic, Pir Muhammad Shah, and was formalized through an official government notification, assigning Mazhar Nawaz Sheikh the leadership of Karachi Traffic Police. Background: The appointment…
JI Karachi Chief Munim Zafar Terms Gul Plaza Tragedy a Result of Government Negligence; Urges Citizens to Join “Let Karachi Live” March
Karachi (HRNW) — Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, Munim Zafar, attended the funeral prayers of four members of the same family who lost their lives in the tragic Gul Plaza fire incident. He offered condolences to the bereaved family and expressed profound grief over the loss. Speaking to the media, Munim Zafar said that the Gul Plaza…
Tragic Accident in Karachi: Speeding Truck Crushes Family of Three on Native Jetty Bridge
Karachi (HRNW) — Another heartbreaking road tragedy struck the city as a speeding heavy truck claimed the lives of an entire family. The accident occurred on Native Jetty Bridge in the Jackson area, where a truck ran over a motorcycle-riding family, killing the husband, wife, and their young child on the spot. According to details,…
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah Vows to Eradicate Polio; New Anti-Polio Campaign to Cover Over 10.5 Million Children
Karachi (HRNW) — A meeting of the Sindh Polio Task Force was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, attended by Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, IG Police Javed Alam Odho, Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi, Secretary Local Government Waseem Shamshad, Secretary Education Zahid Abbasi, Secretary to…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Announces Plan to Reduce Electricity Tariffs for Industries Amid Economic Constraints
Islamabad (HRNW) — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced the government’s intention to reduce electricity tariffs for the industrial sector, expressing his desire to lower the per-unit rate by Rs.10. However, he acknowledged that current financial and economic challenges make immediate implementation difficult. The Prime Minister emphasized that the government is taking all possible…
Chief Justice Yahya Afridi: Payment of Agreed Haq Mehr is a Legal Obligation on the Husband
Islamabad (HRNW) — A two-member bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, heard a petition concerning the payment of Haq Mehr (dower). During the proceedings, the Chief Justice made it clear that the Haq Mehr amount recorded in the Nikah Nama (marriage contract) is a legal and moral obligation…
Lahore Tragedy: Husband Alleges Police Torture and Forced Confession After Wife and Daughter’s Death in Sewer Incident
Lahore (HRNW) — A deeply distressing case has emerged near Bhati Gate, where a woman and her young daughter tragically lost their lives after falling into an open sewer line. The husband of the deceased woman has now accused police officials of physical abuse and coercion to extract a false confession. Speaking to a private…
Peace, Security, and Truth: HRNW Highlights Efforts to Protect Communities in Tirah Valley
Karachi (HRNW) — Security sources have confirmed that no major military operation is underway in the Tirah Valley. Instead, targeted intelligence-based actions are being carried out to dismantle terrorist networks and safeguard innocent civilians from violence and extremism. According to reports, terrorist and extremist alliances, including anti-state elements, have been operating in the region….
Sindh High Court Accepts Petition Challenging DG SBCA Appointment
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — The Sindh High Court has accepted a petition challenging the recent appointment of the Director General (DG) of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA). The court issued notices to all parties and scheduled the next hearing for February 12. The petitioner, Tariq Mansoor, through his lawyer, argued that this is not…
Former Inter Board Chairman and Officials Indicted in Karachi Exam Result Tampering Case
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — A local court has indicted former Chairman of the Karachi Intermediate Board, Naseem Memon, Dr. Saeeduddin, and other officials in a result-tampering and forgery case related to the Intermediate examinations. During the hearing, all the accused pleaded not guilty to the charges, prompting the court to summon prosecution witnesses for testimony….