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Chief Justice Aalia Neelum Criticizes Punjab’s New Property Law, Calls It “An Assault on Justice”
Lahore – Pakistan (HRNW)– Chief Justice Aalia Neelum has voiced strong reservations over a recently enacted property law by the Punjab government, questioning the legality and fairness of giving administrative officers such as patwaris and assistant commissioners judicial authority over land disputes. During court proceedings, the Chief Justice remarked that a matter already pending before…
Pakistan Raises Alarm Over India’s Management of Transboundary River Water
Islamabad – Pakistan (HRNW)– Pakistan’s Foreign Office issued a formal protest claiming that India has manipulated the flow of the Chenab River in violation of treaty obligations. Islamabad warns that unilateral actions affecting water flow threaten livelihoods, food security, and basic rights tied to water access, stressing that international law and the Indus Waters Treaty…
Student Protests Continue in Peshawar Over Enforced Disappearances
Peshawar – Pakistan (HRNW)– Student organizations at the University of Peshawar maintained demonstrations demanding answers about the disappearance of two classmates. Protesters say authorities have yet to provide transparency or accountability, raising broader concerns about enforced disappearances and the protection of students’ rights to safety and due process.
Gender Gap in Voter Registration Narrows in Pakistan Yet Rights Groups Say More Work Needed
Islamabad – Pakistan (HRNW)– The Election Commission of Pakistan reported a significant reduction in the gender gap among registered voters — dropping from 11.8 % in 2018 to 7.1 % ahead of the 2025 elections. While authorities hailed the progress as a positive step for electoral inclusion, human rights advocates emphasize that the remaining disparity…
Imran Khan’s Sons Qasim and Suleman Announce Planned Visit to Pakistan to Meet Their Father
Islamabad/London (HRNW)– Qasim Khan and Suleman Khan, sons of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, have announced their visit to Pakistan to meet their father. According to Qasim Khan, both the brothers have applied for Pakistani visas and the process is expected to be completed, after which they are planning…
Punjab Orders Reduction in Transport Fares Following Diesel Price Cut
Lahore (HRNW)– Provincial Minister for Transport and Mass Transit Bilal Akbar Khan has directed to reduce transport fares after the reduction in diesel prices. Provincial Minister Bilal Akbar Khan has directed the officers to issue a list of fares according to the prices of petroleum products and form teams in all districts to reduce transport…
President Zardari Returns Danish Schools Authority Bill for Provincial Consultation
Islamabad (HRNW)– President Asif Ali Zardari has sent the Danish Schools Authority Bill back to the Prime Minister. According to details, President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari sent the Danish Schools Authority Bill 2025 back to the Prime Minister for review of provincial consultations. The President said that prior consultation with the respective provincial governments…
Smart Meter Prices Cut by Up to 40%, Govt Expects Rs 150 Billion National Savings
Lahore (HRNW) – Good news has come for electricity consumers, as a result of promoting the competitive process, the prices of smart meters of the discos have been reduced by up to 40 percent. According to Federal Minister for Energy Owais Leghari, this move is expected to save about 150 billion rupees at the national…
Provincial Law Minister Inaugurates Development Projects for Jaranwala Tehsil Bar, Announces Rs 10 Million Grant
Lahore (HRNW) – Provincial Law Minister Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan, while visiting Tehsil Jaranwala, inaugurated various projects in Tehsil Bar Council Jaranwala. Under these projects, Life Gym Club, Committee Room, Dispensary, Post Office, Change Room, Wash Room and other modern facilities will be provided. On this occasion, the Provincial Law Minister announced a grant of…
PPP Leader Nabil Gabol Criticizes Bollywood Film for Misrepresenting Lyari
Karachi (HRNW)– Nabil Gabol, member of the National Assembly and senior leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has strongly criticized the Bollywood film Dhurandhar, stating that it misrepresents both his character and the city of Lyari. Speaking about the film, Gabol said that if any Indian agent had entered Lyari, they would not have…