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Alima Khan Demands Medical Care for PTI Founder, Raises Concerns About Arrest
Rawalpindi (HRNW) — Alima Khan has expressed fear of her arrest while demanding that the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf receive treatment at Al-Shifa Hospital under the supervision of his personal physician. After appearing before the Anti-Terrorism Court, she stated that the PTI founder’s release would only be possible once Justice Sarfaraz Dogar hears the pending…
Benazir Income Support Program Announces Cash Increase for Women Ahead of Ramadan
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Benazir Income Support Program has announced a significant boost in financial support for deserving women ahead of Ramadan. Each quarterly installment has been increased by ₨1,000, raising the amount from ₨13,500 to ₨14,500 per beneficiary. In addition, educational scholarships under the Benazir Educational Scholarship and developmental grants under the Benazir Nashonuma…
Sindh Assembly Member Calls Soldier Bazaar Tragedy a Result of 17 Years of Mismanagement
Karachi (HRNW) — Sajjad Ali Sumro has condemned the tragic incident at Soldier Bazaar, calling it not an accident but the outcome of 17 years of mismanagement, incompetence, and criminal negligence. He stated that the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party has completely failed to protect the lives and property of citizens. According to him, widespread sale…
Supreme Court Rules It Is Illegal to Label Someone Based on Religion or Caste
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that no individual can be singled out or categorized on the basis of conversion or religious change. Terms like Bhangi, Chura, and Musali are not identifiers of caste but are derogatory and used for humiliation. The court emphasized that including caste or community suffixes in…
Gas Explosion in Soldier Bazaar Building Kills 13, Rescue Operations Ongoing
Karachi (HRNW) — At least 13 people have died following a gas explosion in a building in Soldier Bazaar. According to police, the explosion occurred around 4:00 a.m., causing part of the three-story structure to collapse. Authorities immediately cordoned off the area and initiated a rescue operation. Rescue officials stated that each floor of the…
HRCP Demands Immediate Ban on Alleged Fake Police Encounters by CCD in Punjab
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has expressed deep concern over alleged fake police encounters conducted by the Crime Control Department (CCD) in Punjab, calling for an immediate ban on such operations. According to an HRCP statement, the CCD carried out 670 encounters over the past eight months, resulting in the deaths…
PHF President Tariq Bugti Resigns, Blames Sports Board for Mismanagement
Lahore (HRNW)- Pakistan Hockey Federation President Tariq Bugti has announced his resignation from his post. Talking to the media, Tariq Bugti said that he has sent his resignation to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and has requested the Prime Minister and Field Marshal to form a committee to investigate. Tariq Bugti held the Pakistan Sports Board…
Specialists Denied Access for Imran Khan’s Eye Examination, Sources Reveal
Islamabad (HRNW)- An important development has come to light regarding the eye examination of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan, however, the recommended specialists could not get permission for the examination. According to sources, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr. Asim Yousaf had suggested the names of three retina specialists, but none of…
South Asian Nations to Begin Ramadan Fasting Together After Crescent Moon Sighted
Islamabad (HRNW) – South Asian countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh will observe the first fast of the holy month of Ramadan on Thursday, February 18, after the crescent moon marking the beginning of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar was sighted, confirming the start of Ramadan 1447 AH. In Bangladesh, the announcement was…
No Load Shedding During Sehr and Iftar, Says Energy Minister in Islamabad
Islamabad (HRNW)- Federal Minister for Energy Owais Leghari has issued instructions for uninterrupted supply of electricity during Sehr and Iftar in the holy month of Ramadan. Owais Leghari has given special instructions to the Power Division not to conduct load shedding during Sehr and Iftar even in the most affected and damaged areas. The Federal…