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Senior Journalist Naseem Zahra Barred from Airing Show on 24 News
Islamabad (HRNW)- Renowned senior journalist Naseem Zahra faced a broadcast ban today and was unable to host her scheduled show on 24 News. This development comes amid a growing trend of restrictions on prominent media personalities, raising concerns over freedom of the press and expression in Pakistan. Veteran journalist Kashif Abbasi, who has been off-air for…
Medicine Theft Worth Over Rs1.5 Million Uncovered at Karachi’s Jinnah Hospital
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — A major medicine theft incident has been uncovered at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), the city’s largest government hospital, where drugs worth approximately Rs1.5 million were reportedly being stolen. An FIR has been registered against those involved. According to hospital sources, a member of the emergency department staff was caught…
SBCA Launches Large-Scale Fire Safety Inspections Across Karachi: Buildings Lacking Systems to be Sealed
KARACHI (HRNW): Following the directives of the Provincial Minister for Local Government, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has launched a rigorous fire safety inspection campaign across residential and commercial buildings in Karachi. In the initial phase, fire safety measures were reviewed in 35 major buildings across the city. The Director…
Spreading Unverified News Or Posts Declared A Crime: NCCIA Issues High-Alert Advisory
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued a critical public advisory warning citizens that sharing unverified news or irresponsible posts on social media can lead to severe legal consequences. According to the NCCIA, a single wrong click or an unverified share is now a punishable offense, and users must ensure the…
Supreme Court Grants Bail in Rape Case, Emphasizes Need for Serious Investigations Regardless of Severity of Allegation
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Supreme Court approved the bail application of a suspect involved in a rape case, noting that the gravity of an allegation must be matched by equally serious investigations. During the hearing, the defense counsel argued that the accused completely denies the charges. Justice Mandokhail remarked that not every reported case is confirmed as…
Controversial SBCA Appointment Sparks Criticism for Violating Supreme Court Directives
Karachi (HRNW)- The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has appointed Ali Mehdi Kazmi as the new Director General, granting him a one-year extension. He replaces Mazammil Hussain Halipoto. However, this extension has raised concerns, as it appears to contravene Supreme Court directives. Ali Mehdi had previously retired before this appointment and had returned to service,…
Open Manholes in Karachi Cause Repeated Fatalities Despite Administrative Inaction
Karachi (HRNW)- The absence of manhole covers and exposed drains in Karachi continues to claim lives, with 27 people reportedly killed in 2025 after falling into open drains, yet authorities have largely failed to take effective measures. Many victims were children, highlighting the severe public safety risk. Last year alone, 14 people died after falling into…
Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal Highlights Benefits of Prime Minister’s National Health Card Program
Islamabad (HRNW)- Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal, speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the Prime Minister’s National Health Card, emphasized that permanent residents of Islamabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan will now have access to free healthcare services. He stated that nearly 10 million people across these regions will benefit from free treatment. Citing…
Heartbreaking Incident: Abandoned Baby Girl Found in Sialkot Village
Sialkot, Pakistan (HRNW)- In a deeply distressing incident that has shaken the local community, an infant girl was found abandoned in Aimanpur, a village in the Phuklian area of Bajwat, located just a few kilometers from Sialkot. According to reports from Mian Amjad (Sialkot Rang News), the helpless child was left in the open by unidentified…
Surge in Arrests of Pakistani Beggars in Saudi Arabia and Dubai
Islamabad (HRNW)- Reports indicate that the arrest of Pakistani beggars has become a frequent occurrence in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (Dubai). Investigations reveal a lucrative but illegal “begging industry,” where some individuals reportedly earn between 15,000 to 25,000 PKR per hour in Gulf countries through professional solicitation. In a recent high-profile case,…