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Benazir Bhutto’s Sacrifice Is a Blood-Written Pledge That Democracy Will Never Surrender: Bilawal
Karachi (HRNW): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the life of Daughter of the East, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, was a rare blend of courage and compassion, and that her great sacrifice stands as a blood-written pledge that democracy in Pakistan will never surrender. In a message issued on the…
Chief Justice Warns Against Illegal Land Grabs Despite Court Orders
Lahore, Pakistan (HRNW) – Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Justice Aaliya Neelum, has warned that anyone attempting to seize land in violation of court orders must be prepared to face serious consequences. During a hearing on petitions filed under the Property Ownership Act, the Chief Justice addressed cases where individuals obtained land possession…
Opposition Alliance Finalizes Committee for Government Negotiations
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW) – The opposition alliance has finalized the members of its committee for negotiations with the government. The committee will include key leaders such as Mahmood Achakzai, Allama Nasir Abbas, and Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar. No PTI officials will be part of the negotiating committee. Within the opposition alliance, Asad Qaiser will represent the…
Allegations of Corruption Emerge at Kohsar Hospital
Hyderabad, Pakistan (HRNW) – Tensions have risen at Kohsar Hospital in Hyderabad following allegations of corruption against Medical Superintendent (MS) Dr. Jamil Khan and RMO Dr. Arshad Khanzada. Sources indicate that local residents raising concerns about the alleged misconduct are reportedly facing threats and intimidation. According to residents, ever since Dr. Jamil Khan and Dr….
Government Borrowing from Banks Rises Sharply in First Half of FY2026
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW) – The government’s borrowing from banks has increased significantly during the first half of the fiscal year 2026, marking a sharp contrast to the same period last year when the government had repaid debt. According to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the government borrowed Rs. 672…
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Announces Increase in Minority Cards and Helmet Exemption for Sikhs
Lahore, Pakistan (HRNW) – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced an increase in the number of minority cards from 75,000 to 100,000, along with a decision to exempt members of the Sikh community from wearing helmets due to their religious practice of wearing turbans. The announcement was made during her address at a…
HRCP Calls for Urgent Protection of Freedom of Expression
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW) – The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has urged authorities to uphold freedom of expression and media independence, warning that growing censorship and harassment of journalists threaten democracy. The commission stressed that dissent is not disloyalty and that a free press is essential for accountability and reform. Civil society organisations have…
UN Expert Raises Alarm Over Detention Conditions of Bushra Bibi Khan
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW) – A United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture has raised grave concerns over the detention conditions of Bushra Bibi Khan, wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The expert noted that her confinement fails to meet basic international human rights standards, citing poor sanitation, limited medical care, and restricted access to family…
Baloch Group Terms Enforced Disappearances of Women as ‘Genocide’
Quetta, Pakistan (HRNW) – The Baloch Students Organisation (BSO) Azad has condemned the ongoing enforced disappearances of Baloch women, describing the practice as “the worst form of genocide.” The group accused security agencies of targeting women for intimidation and called on the United Nations and international human rights bodies to intervene. Families of missing persons…
Nepra Takes Strict Notice as Discos Halt New Net Metering Registrations
Islamabad (HRNW)- It has been revealed that power distribution companies have stopped registering new net metering applications, prompting the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to take strict notice and seek explanations from all DISCOs. According to HRNW News, Nepra has issued notices to all DISCOs, including K-Electric, stating that it has come to the…