Australia: Prolonged Detention and Torture Rulings
Canberra, Australia (HRNW) A UN committee has found that Australia’s offshore and prolonged detention policies exposed an Iranian asylum seeker to conditions amounting to torture. The ruling puts fresh pressure on the Australian government to reform its immigration detention system, which continues to be a focal point of international condemnation for violating the basic rights…
UK: Political Prisoners and the Right to Protest
London, UK (HRNW) The United Kingdom is facing international scrutiny for the detention of pro-Palestinian activists, with critics labeling them “political prisoners.” The use of anti-terror laws to block scrutiny of the UK’s role in global conflicts has sparked a series of hunger strikes. Simultaneously, academic institutions are being accused of “silencing the streets” by…
India: Religious Disparity in Education and Kashmir Tensions
New Delhi, India (HRNW) Human rights monitors have raised alarms over the recent closure of a prominent medical college in Kashmir, following reports that more Muslim students earned admissions than their Hindu counterparts. This move is being cited by international observers as a targeted strike against the educational rights of minorities. Tensions also remain high…
USA: “Donroe Doctrine” and Federal Intervention
Washington D.C., USA (HRNW) The Trump administration has officially enshrined the “Donroe Doctrine” into its 2026 National Security Strategy, asserting a unilateral right to use military force across the Western Hemisphere. Concerns are mounting over the use of the Insurrection Act to quell domestic protests and the escalation of extrajudicial attacks against vessels in the…
Dr. Sahibzada Abul Khair Muhammad Zubair Visits Karachi Amid Current Political Situation
Karachi (HRNW) The Central President of Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP) and the Milli Yakjehti Council, Dr. Sahibzada Abul Khair Muhammad Zubair, paid an important visit to Karachi in view of the prevailing political situation in the country. During the visit, he held detailed meetings with religious and political leaders to discuss the overall national scenario, unity…
Hyderabad: Girl Protests Against Uncles’ Harassment, Appeals for Help
Hyderabad (HRNW)– A girl residing in the jurisdiction of B-Section Police Station has protested against harassment and threats from her uncles and has appealed for urgent help. According to the victim, her uncles have seized her house and are issuing threats using weapons, while the police have so far taken no action on her complaints….
Key Meeting on January 5 to Tackle Land Mafia Seizing Khokhar Apartment Bus Stand
Karachi (HRNW)- In Korangi district, a crucial meeting will be held on January 5 to address the illegal occupation of the Khokhar Apartment / Dak Khana Bus Depot by land mafia involved in launching Maryam Residency and Star Mobile Mall & Heights. All relevant stakeholders have been summoned in writing. Two days prior to the…
Korangi, Mehran Town: Five People Rescued After Falling into Drainage Canal
Karachi (HRNW)– Five people who fell into a drainage canal in Korangi, Mehran Town have been rescued. According to a spokesperson for Rescue 1122, the victims were on their way to attend a wedding ceremony when the incident occurred. The rescued individuals include one man, Azam Khan, two children, and two women. Rescue officials reported…
Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Issues Special Message on World Braille Day
Karachi (HRNW) – Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has issued a special message on the occasion of World Braille Day, highlighting the importance of Braille for visually impaired individuals. He stated that Braille is not only a script but also a key to knowledge, self-confidence, and independence for those without sight. The Chief…
Karachi: Woman Missing for Several Months, Family Appeals for Help in Her Recovery
Karachi (HRNW) – Several months have passed since Faryal, daughter of Muhammad Abid and wife of Ali Rizvi, went missing from the jurisdiction of Gulshan-e-Maymar Police Station. Despite the registration of a case, police have so far failed to recover her. According to the complainant, at the time of the incident, he was out shopping…