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UN Expert Warns Imran Khan’s Solitary Confinement May Amount to Inhuman Treatment
Islamabad (HRNW)– A United Nations special rapporteur on torture has raised serious concerns about the detention conditions of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, warning that prolonged solitary confinement and severe isolation could amount to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. The expert urged Pakistani authorities to take immediate and effective action to ensure compliance with international…
BREAKING: Lahore DSP Confesses to Murdering His Wife and Daughter
Lahore, Pakistan (HRNW) — In a shocking development, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Usman Haider Gujjar has confessed to killing his wife and daughter, Lahore police confirmed on Sunday after a months‑long investigation. The case began when the DSP’s wife and daughter disappeared from the Burki area of Lahore approximately six weeks ago, prompting him…
₨900,000 in the Trash — But Her Conscience Was Priceless
Faisalabad (HRNW) — In a remarkable display of honesty and integrity, a sanitation worker from Faisalabad, Nusrat Bibi, has become a symbol of pride for her entire city — and indeed for all of Pakistan. While cleaning the streets of Nagar Ban Pura, Nusrat Bibi discovered a packet hidden in a pile of garbage. When…
Kasur Tragedy Woman Sets Herself on Fire After Police Officer Accused of Rape Is Acquitted
Kasur, Pakistan (HRNW)— A heartbreaking incident has shaken the Punjab district of Kasur, where a woman set herself on fire after a court acquitted the police officer accused of raping her. According to local sources, the incident occurred in the Pattoki area of Kasur. The accused, Constable Rafiq, was charged in 2022 with sexually assaulting…
Sharp Rise in Divorce Cases Across Punjab Lahore Tops the List
Lahore (HRNW): A startling and deeply concerning surge in divorce cases has been recorded across Punjab over the past year, highlighting the growing social and economic pressures faced by families. Lahore once again tops the list with the highest number of cases, reflecting the scale of the challenge. According to official data: Lahore reported 21,000…
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…
Inspiring Tale of an Undocumented Youth in Germany Perseverance Over Fame
Munich, Germany — A photograph that quickly went viral across Germany captured an ordinary moment with extraordinary implications. A young Indian man, living illegally in Germany, was unknowingly seated next to Maisie Williams, the world-famous actress from Game of Thrones. While millions of fans would have dreamt of a selfie, the young man remained unperturbed….
Pakistan International Airlines Privatization – Claims of Transparency, But Public Trust at Stake
Islamabad (HRNW)— Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the privatization of Pakistan’s national airline, PIA, will be carried out through a “transparent and merit-based process.” He stated that the bidding process is scheduled for December 23 and will be broadcast live on media to eliminate any ambiguity. During a meeting with representatives of participating…
D.G. Khan Man Declared Guilty After Tribal Ritual with Hot Iron Ordered to Leave Area
Dera Ghazi Khan (HRNW): In a shocking incident from the tribal area of Phugla, a local jirga used an ancient tribal ritual to determine guilt in a solar panel theft case and subsequently ordered the accused man to be expelled from the area. According to sources, the jirga was convened under the local custom known…
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…