Women’s Rights
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…
Pakistan’s Pride: Major Aisha Khan Successfully Completes UN Peacekeeping Mission in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus (HRNW)- The daughters of Pakistan continue to leave indelible marks on the global stage through their professionalism and dedication. Today, we salute Major Aisha Khan on the successful completion of her tenure with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Serving as a Military Public Information Officer, Major Aisha did not merely manage…
Heartbreaking Incident in Liaquat Colony: Wedding Cancelled as Groom’s Family Demands Additional Dowry Money
HYDERABAD (HRNW) – A deeply distressing and heart-wrenching incident occurred in the Liaquat Colony area of Hyderabad, within the jurisdiction of the Sakhi Pir Police Station, where a household’s wedding celebrations turned into a scene of mourning on the day of the ceremony. According to reports, the groom’s family refused to bring the wedding procession…
Islamabad Court Acquits Domestic Helper in Alleged 250 Million Rupee Theft Case
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW) — Judicial Magistrate East Rizwan-ud-Din has acquitted a domestic helper, Rukhsana Bibi, in a high-profile theft case involving an alleged 250 million PKR, labeling the prosecution’s story as “unbelievable” and “suspicious.” The case, originally registered in January 2024 at the Lohi Bher Police Station, involved a resident of PWD who claimed her…
LHC Ruling: Dower (Haq Mehr) Must Be Paid on Demand if Payment Time is Unspecified
LAHORE (HRNW): In a significant legal development regarding women’s marital rights, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that if a Nikkah Nama (marriage contract) does not specify a timeframe for the payment of dower (Haq Mehr), the husband is legally obligated to pay it immediately upon the wife’s demand. The court accepted the petition…