Women’s Rights
Karachi Court Sentences Man to 10 Years in Prison for Rape Under the Pretext of Marriage
KARACHI (HRNW): An Additional District and Sessions Court (South) has sentenced a man, identified as Osama Wadera, to 10 years of imprisonment after finding him guilty of raping a woman after promising to marry her. The court also imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 on the convict. Case Background and Allegations: The prosecution’s case was…
Gruesome Honor Killing in Khairpur: Uncle Murders Niece and Uploads Video to Social Media; Two Arrested
KHAIRPUR (HRNW): A chilling incident of “honor” killing has emerged from the Tando Masti area of Khairpur, where a young girl was brutally shot dead by her maternal uncle five days ago. In a display of extreme cold-bloodedness, the perpetrators filmed the execution and uploaded the footage to social media, sparking widespread outrage and horror….
Heroic Welcome for Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Team in Karachi After Historic Triumph at South Asian Championship 2026
KARACHI (HRNW): The Pakistan National Ju-Jitsu team returned home to a thunderous reception at Jinnah International Airport after a historic performance at the South Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship 2026 held in Dagana, Sri Lanka. National athletes were greeted with rhythmic applause, passionate slogans of “Pakistan Zindabad,” and showers of rose petals as fans and officials gathered…
Sindh Home Minister Takes Notice of Viral Woman’s Murder Video in Khairpur; Main Suspects Arrested
KHAIRPUR (HRNW)- Sindh Minister for Home and Law, Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, has taken strict notice of a viral social media video showing the brutal murder of a woman in Tando Masti, Khairpur. The Minister demanded an immediate report from the SSP Khairpur, stating that such heinous acts are a direct violation of the Sufi traditions of Sindh…
Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010
The Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010 (significantly strengthened by the 2022 Amendment) is a landmark piece of legislation in Pakistan. It is designed to create a safe working environment by providing a legal framework to report and penalize harassment. 1. Scope and Inclusivity Initially focused on women in formal employment,…
Middle East Peace Talks; U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance Joins Vice President J.D. Vance in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): As high-level diplomatic negotiations for Middle East peace continue in the federal capital, the presence of Usha Vance, wife of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, has garnered significant attention. Following the global diplomatic tradition where world leaders are often accompanied by their spouses on official state visits, the Second Lady’s arrival in Pakistan…
Police Negligence in Lahore; Abducted Mother of Four Brutally Murdered After Pleas for Help Ignored
LAHORE (HRNW): A harrowing case of alleged police incompetence and systemic apathy has emerged from Shahdara Town, where a 30-year-old woman named Saira was found brutally murdered after police repeatedly refused to register her abduction case. Saira, a mother of four who was recently out on bail, was allegedly kidnapped by her in-laws outside the…
Islamabad Police Constable Suspended After Altercation with Female Journalist; IG Orders Strict Action
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): Inspector General of Islamabad Police, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, has taken immediate notice of an incident involving a police constable’s rude behavior and verbal altercation with a female journalist. The IG has ordered the suspension and charge-sheeting of the official, while issuing a fresh code of ethics for the entire force. Immediate Disciplinary…
Samar Khan Becomes First Pakistani Athlete to Conquer the Arctic Expedition
OSLO/KARACHI (HRNW): Adventure athlete Samar Khan has etched her name in history by becoming the first Pakistani to successfully complete the Fjällräven Polar Challenge. The grueling 300-kilometer expedition across the Arctic wilderness was undertaken via dog sled in some of the world’s most extreme sub-zero conditions. Starting in Sweden and concluding in the rugged terrains…
Punjab Food Authority Chief Commends Heroic Team; Vows Zero Tolerance Against “Food Terrorists”
LAHORE (HRNW): In line with the Punjab Government’s “Zero Tolerance” policy against food adulteration, the Director General of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA), Asim Javed, met with the enforcement team that recently displayed exceptional bravery during an operation against the milk mafia. The DG lauded the team’s courage, distributing commendation certificates and cash prizes to…