Violation
Secret ‘Cheating Rooms’ Unearthed at Kala Board Examination Center; Staff Suspended and Center Reorganized
KARACHI (HRNW): Authorities have taken decisive action following startling reports of “special rooms” dedicated to organized cheating at the Government Boys Secondary School, Kala Board, during the ongoing matriculation examinations. On the directives of the Deputy Commissioner Korangi, the Assistant Commissioner Model Division raided the premises, resulting in the immediate sealing of the school and…
SBCA Seals Illegal Building in Lyari’s Bizenjo Chowk During Crackdown
KARACHI (HRNW)- The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has intensified its crackdown on unauthorized constructions in Karachi, sealing an illegal building located at Bizenjo Chowk in the Lyari area. The operation was carried out following the directives of Provincial Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, targeting a structure reportedly being constructed under the guise of “Baloch Garage.”…
Karachi: Fears of New Humanitarian Disaster in Lyari; Illegal Skyscraper Rising in Agra Taj Colony
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW)- The menace of illegal construction has once again reared its head in the historic area of Lyari, raising alarms over a potential repeat of past tragedies. A recent vigilance report has exposed a dangerous residential project on Plot 24/4, Mirza Adam Khan Road in Agra Taj Colony. According to the report, a ground-plus-four-story…
UN Reports Rising Displacement of Palestinians
West Bank (HRNW) — A United Nations report has highlighted that tens of thousands of Palestinians have been displaced due to settlement expansion and violence. The findings indicate increasing incidents of property destruction, restrictions on movement, and settler violence, raising serious human rights concerns. UN officials warned that such patterns could amount to forcible transfer under…
Illegal Construction on 30-Year-Old Building Sparks Safety Fears
KARACHI (HRNW)– A grave violation of building safety regulations has been reported at Plot No. GRE-369, Bhayani Pride, where the unauthorized construction of 6th and 7th floors is reportedly underway on a structure nearly three decades old. The illegal vertical expansion has triggered panic among local residents, who fear a catastrophic structural failure. Legal Complaint…
HRCP Report: 924 Killed in Alleged Police Encounters Over 8 Months; Severe Concerns Over “Extrajudicial Killings”
LAHORE (HRNW): A damning report released by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has raised a grave alarm over the spike in custodial deaths and alleged extrajudicial killings in Punjab. According to the findings, 924 individuals, including two women, have been killed in purported “police encounters” carried out by the Counter-Crime Department (CCD) over…
Spain Downgrades Diplomatic Ties with Israel; Recalls Ambassador from Tel Aviv
MADRID: (HRNW) In a significant diplomatic move, the Spanish government has officially recalled its ambassador to Israel and announced a substantial reduction in its diplomatic staff in Tel Aviv. According to reports from Spanish media in Madrid, the decision was formally implemented following approval from the national cabinet. The cabinet’s resolution limits Spain’s diplomatic representation in…
Illegal Portion Construction Rampant in North Nazimabad; Authorities Turn a Blind Eye
KARACHI (HRNW): The “portion mafia” has intensified its activities in North Nazimabad Block D, specifically at Plot No. A-345, where illegal construction is reportedly continuing in full swing. A residential house is being converted into multiple commercial-style residential units at an alarming pace, raising serious questions about the role of regulatory bodies. Sources indicate that…
Mass Scam Centre Escapes Reveal Abuse
Phnom Penh, Cambodia (HRNW) — Survivors escaping alleged scam compounds have exposed disturbing claims of forced labor, confinement, and exploitation. Humanitarian groups are calling for urgent investigations and protection mechanisms for trafficking victims. Observers warn that economic exploitation networks are increasingly linked to transnational organized crime. 👉 Help protect vulnerable communities: hrnww.com/support-us
Press Freedom Concerns Escalate
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW) — The Committee to Protect Journalists along with 17 other rights organizations has raised alarm over what they describe as a deteriorating media freedom environment. Reports cite intimidation, legal pressure, and increased risks faced by journalists. Rights defenders stress that free media remains the backbone of democratic accountability. 👉 Stand with journalists…