Women’s Rights
Hina Parvez Butt Takes Notice of “Honor Killing” in Lahore; Suspect Arrested
LAHORE (HRNW): On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Chairperson of the Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA), Hina Parvez Butt, has taken strict notice of the tragic murder of a 22-year-old woman in the Green Town area. She has sought an immediate report from the DIG Operations Lahore regarding the incident….
Karachi: 18-Year-Old Woman Shot Dead Inside Home in Korangi’s Mehran Town
KARACHI (HRNW): A tragic incident has been reported in the Mehran Town area of Korangi, where an 18-year-old woman was shot dead inside a residence. According to Chhipa sources, the shooting took place near Hazara Chowk in Mehran Town. The victim was shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) via a Chhipa ambulance, but she…
From the Rags to the Stars: A Story of Sacrifice and Triumph from Lyari, Karachi
KARACHI (HRNW): In the narrow, congested alleys of Lyari, nine-year-old Shahid used to start his day before sunrise. Standing barely tall enough to peer into trash cans, he would often balance on a brick to search for valuables. Life had not been kind to Shahid; his father had passed away from addiction, and his mother…
“From Broken Slippers to the Chair” – The Story of a Poor Girl Who Became Commissioner
1. The Hut of Tharparkar and the Broken Slipper** Tharparkar, Sindh. A scorching, dust-blown afternoon. 14-year-old Noor Bano. Her father herded camels; her mother worked as a domestic helper. Their hut had no electricity, and water had to be carried from three kilometers away. Noor’s slipper had snapped. She walked to school barefoot on the…
International Girls in ICT Day Highlights AI for Development
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – On April 23, 2026, the United Nations celebrated International Girls in ICT Day under the theme “AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future.” UN agencies called for global action to bridge the gender gap in science and technology, emphasizing that empowering young women to lead in the AI era is…
Tehran Rejects Trump’s Claims Regarding Commuted Death Sentences for Eight Women as “Fake News”
TEHRAN (HRNW): The Iranian judiciary has categorically dismissed claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the alleged release and halting of death sentences for eight women in Iran, labeling the assertions as entirely false. Judiciary’s Rebuttal: In an official statement, the Iranian judiciary clarified that there is no truth to the claims made by…
Triple Homicide in Baldia Naval Colony: Woman and Two Children Shot Dead
KARACHI (HRNW)- In a chilling incident, a woman and two young boys were found shot dead inside a residence in Naval Colony, Baldia Town. The bodies were shifted to the Civil Hospital Trauma Centre via Edhi ambulances for post-mortem examinations and legal formalities. Details of the Incident: According to police sources, the violent episode occurred in…
UN Women Warns of Devastating Impact on Women and Girls in Gaza
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW)- During a UN press briefing on 17 April 2026, UN Women revealed alarming findings on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, particularly affecting women and girls. According to new analysis, tens of thousands of women and girls have been killed since the escalation of conflict, while nearly one million have been displaced….
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….