Legal Reforms & Human Rights Laws
Punjab Introduces New Land Registration Requirement, Orders Complete Digitization of Land Records Within Three Months
Lahore (HRNW) – The Board of Revenue Punjab, through a significant notification issued on 13 July 2026, has introduced major reforms to the province’s land record and property registration system. The initiative aims to enhance transparency, prevent fraud, and modernize land transactions by implementing a fully digitized land records system across Punjab. According to the…
Sri Lanka Abolishes Lifetime Parliamentary Pensions in Landmark Reform
Colombo (HRNW) – In a landmark move aimed at reducing political privileges and supporting fiscal reforms, Sri Lanka’s Parliament has passed legislation abolishing the country’s lifetime parliamentary pension scheme. According to official reports, the 225-member Parliament approved the bill by 154 votes to 2, repealing the Parliamentary Pensions Law of 1977. As a result, parliamentary…
NADRA Simplifies Procedure for Changing Residential Address on National Identity Cards
Islamabad (HRNW) – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a simplified procedure for citizens seeking to update the residential address on their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). According to an awareness video released by NADRA, individuals living in rented accommodation can now apply to change either their temporary or permanent address by…
Punjab Drafts Major Law Against AI Cloning and Deepfakes to Protect Artists’ Digital Identity
Lahore (HRNW): In response to the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI), voice cloning, and deepfake technologies, the Punjab government has prepared a significant legislative draft aimed at protecting the digital identity of artists and creative professionals. According to sources, the proposed law titled the “Punjab Performers Digital Identity and Artificial Intelligence Protection Act, 2026”…
Punjab Government Passes Striking Helmet Law: Violators Face 24-Hour Motorcycle Impoundment by Patrolling Police
Lahore / Punjab (HRNW): In a decisive regulatory move to curb fatal road accidents and enforce commuter safety across the province, the Government of Punjab has passed a stringent new law regarding motorcycle helmet compliance. Under the new statute, riding without a helmet will no longer result in a mere monetary fine; instead, offenders will…
Government to Replace 1959 Goonda Act with Stringent Anti-Gang Law; Proposes Up to 7 Years Prison and PKR 2 Million Fine
LAHORE (HRNW) – The Punjab government has decided to launch a massive crackdown against hooliganism, extortion, and gang activities, initiating preparations to introduce a strict new law to replace the outdated Goonda Act of 1959. According to sources, habitual offenders will be declared as “Anti-Social Persons” under the proposed legislation, while District Intelligence Committees will…
High Courts Are Sovereign Constitutional Bodies, Not Subordinate to Federal Constitutional Court or Supreme Court, Rules FCC
ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – Laying down a landmark legal principle, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that no High Court in the country is subordinate to either the Supreme Court or the Federal Constitutional Court; rather, each High Court stands as an independent and sovereign constitutional court. The ruling was issued in a detailed judgment…
Sindh High Court Sets Aside Order to Block National Identity Card
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — The Sindh High Court has declared null and void a lower court’s order regarding the blocking of a citizen’s national identity card, issuing a significant ruling on the matter. Justice Muhammad Hassan Akbar issued a written judgment in a financial dispute case concerning the blocking of a national identity card, following…
Punjab Assembly Passes Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026
LAHORE (HRNW): The Punjab Assembly has passed the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026 by a majority vote, incorporating various suggestions from both treasury and opposition benches. The new legislation imposes a strict ban on marriages of individuals under the age of 18 throughout the province. Under the law, it is now mandatory for both the…
Supreme Court Sets Landmark Precedent: Police Seniority to be Determined by ‘Date of Appointment
ISLAMABAD (HRNW)- The Supreme Court of Pakistan has established a significant legal principle regarding the service structure of police employees, ruling that seniority must be calculated from the employee’s initial date of appointment. The apex court clarified that seniority is not merely a numerical rank but a fundamental right upon which an employee’s entire career and…