Women’s Rights
Acid Attack Victim Dr. Mahnoor Nasir Transferred from Quetta to Aga Khan Hospital
Karachi (HRNW): Female doctor Mahnoor Nasir, who recently fell victim to a brutal acid attack in Quetta, Balochistan, has been shifted to a private hospital in Karachi to receive advanced medical treatment. Medical Condition and Visual Assessment According to hospital sources, Dr. Mahnoor Nasir has been admitted to the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), where…
Nasirabad: Freewill Marriage Couple Holds Press Conference, Appeals for Government Protection
NASIRABAD (HRNW) – A young couple who recently married of their own free will has held an emergency press conference at the Nasirabad Press Club, making an urgent appeal to the Sindh government and high-ranking authorities for security. Addressing media representatives during the press conference, the young girl, Sibgha, and her husband, Muhammad Ramadan, revealed…
Supreme Court Dismisses Zahir Jaffer’s Appeal, Upholds Death Penalty in Noor Mukadam Case
ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – In a landmark judgment in one of Pakistan’s most closely followed and high-profile legal matters—the Noor Mukadam murder case—the Supreme Court of Pakistan has dismissed the appeal of the primary convict, Zahir Jaffer, and upheld his death sentence for murder. With this ruling by the apex court, the nearly four-year-long legal battle…
Investigation Shifts as Murder and Gang-Rape Sections Added in 18-Year-Old Maid Ayesha’s Death Case
LAHORE (HRNW) – The investigation into the death of 18-year-old domestic worker Ayesha has taken a new turn, with Lahore Police adding provisions for alleged gang-rape, medical complications arising from forced abortion, and murder to the case. According to police authorities, the investigation has been transferred from the Gender Cell to the Lahore Investigation Wing…
Woman Accuses Bahria Police Checkpost Personnel of Abducting Husband and Seizing Valuables; Threatens Self-Immolation Over Injustice
RAWALPINDI (HRNW) – Hafsa Rani, a resident of DHA Phase 2, has accused officials from the Bahria Police Checkpost of allegedly abducting her husband, extorting hundreds of thousands of rupees, and seizing their vehicle before registering a falsified narcotics case. According to the complainant, on May 20, 2026, Checkpost In-charge Abdul Muqaddam, Imtiaz Nasir, and…
India: Terminally Ill Cancer Patient Marries Her Lover in Heartbreaking Hospital Wedding
New Delhi (HRNW): A deeply emotional event in India has touched the hearts of millions, where a young woman battling terminal cancer saw her final wish come true as her partner married her right inside the hospital ward. A Final Wish Granted According to reports, the young woman had been fighting the deadly disease for…
Renowned Female Lawyer H. Khunza Advocate Passes Away; Laid to Rest in Her Ancestral Village Seen
CHITRAL (HRNW) – Mst. H. Khunza Advocate, a well-known legal practitioner who was serving as the only active practicing female lawyer in Chitral city, has passed away after a brief illness. She was under 35 years of age. According to details, H. Khunza Advocate suddenly fell ill on the second day of Eid-ul-Adha and was…
Kharan: Prompt Police Action Ensured Safe Recovery of Abducted Girl, Suspect Arrested
KHARAN (HRNW) – Demonstrating outstanding tactical efficiency, the Kharan Police swiftly responded to a kidnapping report and successfully recovered a 14-year-old abducted girl safely within two hours while apprehending the suspect involved. According to details, following an official notification from Tehsildar Kharan stating that a 14-year-old girl had been kidnapped by an unidentified person from…
Murree: Case Registered After Attempt to Secretly Record Woman in Ladies’ Washroom at Farooq Hospital
RAWALPINDI / MURREE (HRNW) – A highly concerning incident has emerged from the well-known Farooq Hospital in Rawalpindi, where an attempt was made to secretly record a woman inside the ladies’ washroom. Following the broadcast of the news on media, the Murree Police took swift action, formally registering a criminal case and initiating a proper…
UN Calls for Stronger Action Against Violence Toward Women
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW)- On 15 May 2026, UN experts voiced serious concern over increasing violence, harassment, and exploitation targeting women and girls globally. The United Nations stated that conflicts, economic instability, and social unrest are exposing women to greater risks. The organization called on governments to strengthen legal protections, improve access to justice, and ensure…