2025
Extortion Calls from Foreign Numbers Target Karachi Traders and Builders
Karachi – Pakistan (HRNW)- In a startling revelation, it has been reported that traders and builders in Karachi have been receiving extortion calls from numbers registered in Iran, Dubai, Nigeria, and the Philippines. According to the police report, eight separate incidents have been recorded across multiple areas. Several suspects have been arrested, and one was…
Armed Robbers Hold Family Hostage, Steal Cash and Jewelry in Surjani Town
Karachi – Pakistan (HRNW)- In the Surjani Town, Sector 7B, four armed robbers broke into a residence, taking the family hostage and looting valuables including gold jewelry, cash, and other items worth lakhs of rupees. During the incident, two brothers resisted, prompting the robbers to open fire, injuring them. According to Surjani Police, a case…
Police Arrest Two Suspects Attempting Sexual Assault on 9-Year-Old Girl
Lahore – Pakistan (HRNW)- In a swift response to an emergency call, Shahdara Police at Yusuf Shaheed Begum Kot successfully arrested two young men who were reportedly attempting indecent acts on a 9-year-old girl playing in the street. The suspects allegedly lured the child into their home and committed inappropriate actions. The City SP praised…
Karachi Bar Association Announces 2026 Elections Amid Concerns Over Voter List
Karachi – Pakistan (HRNW)- The Karachi Bar Association has officially announced its 2026 elections, scheduled to be held on 23 December 2025. Member of the Sindh Bar Council, Haq Nawaz Talpur, has been appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner for the process. The association has issued a notice stating that members whose names are not…
Cross-Border Attack: 4 Pakistani Soldiers Martyred, Afghan Deputy Head of Mission Summoned
Islamabad – Pakistan (HRNW)- Pakistan has formally summoned the Afghan Deputy Head of Mission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following a cross-border attack that killed four Pakistani soldiers. The Pakistani government lodged a strong protest, stating that Afghan Taliban are allegedly supporting militant groups such as Fitaḥ al-Khawarij and TTP. Pakistan demanded immediate action…
Alima Khan Criticizes Media for Biased Representation
Rawalpindi – Pakistan (HRNW)- Political figure Alima Khan has strongly criticized the media, accusing it of acting as a mouthpiece for certain vested interests. She questioned why the media does not represent the majority of Pakistanis, highlighting the disconnect between media narratives and public concerns. Alima Khan stated, “Why don’t you stand for the 90%…
Sindh Governance Ineffective, Urgent Reforms Needed — Farooq Sattar
Karachi – Pakistan (HRNW)- MQM leader Farooq Sattar has expressed serious concerns over the ineffectiveness of governance in Sindh, stating that the province is currently not functioning efficiently under the existing administrative setup, while Punjab shows visible progress in practical governance. He emphasized the need for administrative reforms, including decentralization of powers to lower levels,…
Municipal Commissioner Afzal Zaidi Barred from Traveling Abroad
Karachi – Pakistan (HRNW)- Afzal Zaidi, the Municipal Commissioner of Karachi, was prevented from traveling abroad last night while attempting to board a flight to Turkey from Karachi Airport. Sources confirmed that his name appeared on the stop list, resulting in him being offloaded from the flight. The reasons behind the stop-list placement have not…
Teachers’ Resistance Paralyzes E-Marking System in Karachi Colleges, 19,000 Students Await Results
Karachi – Pakistan (HRNW)- A large number of teachers in Karachi’s government colleges have effectively disrupted the e-marking system recently introduced for intermediate-level examinations, leaving approximately 19,000 students without their results for six months. According to reports, the Mathematics paper in the Intermediate First Year Computer Science program was scheduled for e-marking. However, teachers in…
Karachi Municipal Corporation Launches QR Code-Based Secure Digital Correspondence System
Karachi – Pakistan (HRNW)- The Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) has announced the launch of a QR code-based secure digital correspondence system as part of efforts to modernize local governance and fully digitize municipal operations. The new system will be implemented starting 22 December 2025. Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab explained that all official letters, notices, and…