Pakistan Steel Mills Reports Theft of 11kV Power Cables; Decision Taken to Auction Assets
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — In yet another alarming revelation about the deteriorating state of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), authorities informed a National Assembly subcommittee on Industries and Production that 11kV power cables from the plant have been stolen, highlighting severe security lapses at the defunct industrial complex. Officials told the committee that, despite the mill’s…
Mayor Karachi Launches SAP System to Digitally Transform Water Corporation Operations
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — In a landmark step toward digital governance, Mayor Karachi has officially inaugurated the SAP (Systems, Applications & Products) system at the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), marking the beginning of comprehensive digital reforms within the organization. According to the spokesperson, the inauguration ceremony was attended by Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Engineer…
Medicine Theft Worth Over Rs1.5 Million Uncovered at Karachi’s Jinnah Hospital
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — A major medicine theft incident has been uncovered at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), the city’s largest government hospital, where drugs worth approximately Rs1.5 million were reportedly being stolen. An FIR has been registered against those involved. According to hospital sources, a member of the emergency department staff was caught…
Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon Warns Non-Compliant Markets Will Be Closed Over SOP Violations
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has stated that the Karachi Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with the provincial government, is holding discussions with market associations to enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to fire safety and building compliance. He warned that markets failing to implement safety SOPs would be shut…
Kot Addu Police Recover Four Kidnapped Women Within 10 Days Under Insp. Saima Batool’s Leadership
Kot Addu, Pakistan (HRNW) — In a remarkable display of dedication and efficiency, Sub-Inspector Saima Batool, In-Charge of the Gender Crime Unit, Kot Addu, has successfully recovered four kidnapped women within just ten days of assuming charge. According to police reports, upon her posting, Sub-Inspector Batool immediately prioritized cases related to abduction, rape, and sexual…
23 Countries Launch Rights Probe in Georgia
OSCE Member States (HRNW)- Twenty-three OSCE member states — including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany — deployed a mission to assess mounting human rights concerns in Georgia, citing erosion of civil liberties and democratic norms. Support HRNW — hrnww.com/support-us
European Court of Human Rights Publishes 2025 Annual Report
Strasbourg, France (HRNW)- The European Court of Human Rights released its annual report showing a record number of judgments finding violations of the European Convention on Human Rights. The report also highlighted a significant reduction in the court’s backlog of pending applications. Support HRNW — hrnww.com/support-us
Amnesty Urges End to Crackdown on Religious Expression Online
Cairo, Egypt (HRNW)- Amnesty International called on Egyptian authorities to halt the intensifying suppression of online discussion about religious beliefs and release 23 people detained solely for exercising freedom of religion and expression — violations of international human rights obligations. Support HRNW — hrnww.com/support-us
EU Lists Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as Terrorist Organization for Repression
Brussels, Belgium (HRNW)- The European Union officially designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization in response to its role in violent suppression of nationwide protests and related human rights abuses. The listing includes sanctions on senior officials and groups involved in censorship and repression. Support HRNW — hrnww.com/support-us
EU Imposes Sanctions Over Human Rights Abuses in Iran and Sudan
Brussels, Belgium (HRNW)- The Council of the European Union adopted fresh targeted sanctions against individuals linked to serious human rights violations in Iran and Sudan, including those associated with ongoing mass violence, displacement, and breaches of international humanitarian law. The measures include asset freezes and travel bans to reinforce accountability. Support HRNW — hrnww.com/support-us