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High Security Alert in Lahore for First Friday of Shaban, Snipers Deployed at Sensitive Locations
Lahore (HRNW)- Security has been put on high alert across the city to ensure peace and order on the occasion of the first Friday prayer of Shaban-ul-Mu’azzam. DIG Operations Faisal Kamran has issued instructions to ensure strict security arrangements at the city’s entry and exit points and foolproof measures at important highways and sensitive places….
Punjab Government Disburses Over Rs 1.11 Billion Honorarium to Mosque Imams in 10 Days
Lahore (HRNW)- The Punjab Chief Minister’s Honorary Program for Imams of Mosques has achieved remarkable success in a short period of time. The Punjab government has delivered more than Rs 1.11 billion as honorarium to the respected Imams of Mosques within just 10 days. According to the Punjab Home Secretary, special desks have been set…
Establishment of Federal Constitutional Court: Independence of Judiciary at Risk?
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (HRNW) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has issued a renewed warning regarding recent constitutional amendments in Pakistan and the establishment of a “Federal Constitutional Court.” Experts suggest these changes interfere with judicial structures and place judge appointments under political control. Human rights council specialists noted today that these amendments…
Concerns of Political Interference in National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR)
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (HRNW) – Crucial talks were held today between the government and political stakeholders to address reservations regarding the “National Commission for Human Rights Bill.” While the government presents the bill as a positive step, rights groups fear the amendments will erode the commission’s autonomy, making it subservient to executive power. As Pakistan assumes…
Pakistani Disability Activist Tanzila Khan Faces Discrimination in Sweden
STOCKHOLM (HRNW) – Renowned Pakistani disability rights activist Tanzila Khan was reportedly barred from boarding a bus in Sweden. A fellow passenger allegedly used racist and discriminatory language, claiming Khan’s wheelchair battery was an “explosive device.” Khan shared a video of the incident on social media, calling it a blatant violation of international disability rights…
Bill to Keep Parliamentarians’ Assets Secret Passed: Transparency Under Fire
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (HRNW) – Pakistan’s National Assembly today passed a controversial amendment bill allowing the financial assets of lawmakers to remain confidential for up to one year, citing “security threats.” Human rights activists and opposition members have labeled this an assault on the public’s right to accountability. The bill prohibits the publication of asset details…
Balochistan: UN Expresses Concern Over Enforced Disappearances and Rights Crisis
QUETTA, Pakistan (HRNW) – A high-level UN delegation, led by Resident Coordinator Mohamed Yahya, met with the Chief Minister of Balochistan today. While the government claimed progress in human rights legislation, local rights organizations have sounded the alarm over a fresh wave of “enforced disappearances” in the province. Reports indicate that over seven individuals, including…
Maulana Fazlur Rehman Rejects Global Peace Board: “No Peace Possible with Trump and Netanyahu on Board”
Islamabad (HRNW)- Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has rejected the newly formed Global Peace Board, declaring that any peace platform including figures like Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu is unacceptable. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said, “This so-called ‘Board of Peace’ includes the butcher of Palestine, Netanyahu,…
Major Breakthrough in Lioness Attack Case: Wild Animal Recovered, Owners Arrested
LAHORE (HRNW): In a major development following the horrific incident of a lioness attacking a young girl in Lahore, the police have successfully recovered the animal and arrested its owners within three hours. According to a spokesperson for the DIG Operations, the action was carried out under the supervision of SP Iqbal Town, Dr. Umar….
Major Administrative Overhaul: CM Maryam Nawaz Gives Principal Approval To Divide Lahore Into Two Districts
LAHORE (HRNW): In a landmark move to address the surging population and escalating administrative pressure, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has granted principal approval to divide the provincial capital, Lahore, into two separate districts. This decision aims to revolutionize service delivery and governance, with the formal administrative restructuring set to commence immediately following the…