Legal Reforms & Human Rights Laws
Sindh Cabinet Approves Installation of Modern DMR Tier-II Wireless Communication System in Prisons
Karachi (HRNW)– In a significant step toward modernizing prison security, a meeting was held to discuss the installation of a state-of-the-art DMR Tier-II wireless communication system in Sindh’s jails. The meeting was chaired by the Minister for Jail, Works & Services, Sindh, at the Inspectorate General Sindh Prisons, Karachi. The project has been assigned to…
European NGOs Raise Alarm Over Migrant Pushbacks
Brussels (HRNW) – A coalition of European human rights organizations has raised concerns over continued pushbacks of migrants and asylum seekers at external EU borders. NGOs allege that individuals are being denied access to asylum procedures and subjected to abuse. Rights advocates are urging the European Union to ensure compliance with international refugee and human…
Calls Grow to Strengthen Justice for Detainees After AGP Directed to Address 24-Hour Production Rule
Islamabad (HRNW)– The National Judicial Policy Making Committee has directed the Attorney General of Pakistan to develop a mechanism to prevent violations of the legal requirement to produce detainees before a magistrate within 24 hours of arrest. Human rights advocates emphasize that enforcing this rule is critical to preventing enforced disappearances and unlawful detention, which…
Parliament Passes National Commission for Minority Rights Bill After Long Delay
Islamabad (HRNW)– Pakistan’s Parliament has approved the National Commission for Minority Rights Bill 2025, establishing a body to safeguard the rights of religious and other minorities. The commission has powers to summon witnesses, take testimony under oath, and seek judicial support for protecting citizens’ rights. Advocates say this legislative step could strengthen constitutional guarantees and…
Aboriginal Brothers File Federal Court Case Alleging Racial Profiling by Police
Sydney, Australia (HRNW)– Two Aboriginal brothers have filed a racial discrimination case in Australia’s Federal Court, alleging repeated home inspections by New South Wales Police without proper authorization. Their legal team argues these actions represent systemic racial profiling and violate fundamental civil rights. Human rights advocates say this case highlights the need for urgent reforms in…
Directorate of Human Rights Participates in Provincial Meeting on Community Empowerment in Mirpurkhas
Karachi (HRNW)– The Directorate of Human Rights participated in the Provincial Meeting organized by the Civil Society Support Programme (CSSP) to showcase progress and opportunities for marginalized communities in Mirpurkhas. The event highlighted achievements in women’s empowerment, protection systems, climate resilience, and community-led development. Agha Fakhr Hussain, Director, Human Rights Department, attended the session and…
Australia Enforces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16 Over One Million Accounts Blocked
Sydney (HRNW) — The Australian government has officially implemented a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 16, marking a major step toward online safety and child protection. According to reports, more than one million user accounts have already been blocked across ten major social media platforms, including Instagram and…
Open Manholes Silent Killers in Our Streets
In the heart of the city, across streets and narrow lanes, open manholes lie like hidden killers. One wrong step… and a life can change forever. In such dangerous circumstances, citizens still have a ray of hope: the 1334 Helpline. What Does the 1334 Helpline Do? 1334 is the city’s Sewerage Emergency Number, where you…
Govt Not Working? Use THIS Law to Force Action — Section 133 CRPC
Section 133 of the Criminal Procedure Code — a law that gives ordinary citizens the power to fix the problems in their own neighborhoods… the very problems that governments and municipal departments often ignore. Yes, you heard right. If there’s an open manhole… a pile of garbage… a burst water or sewage line… a blocked…