2025
KMC Spends More on Old Bus Repairs Than Cost of New Vehicles
Karachi – Pakistan (HRNW)– An audit of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) expenditures has revealed that repairing old buses cost more than purchasing new ones, raising questions about fiscal management in the city’s transport sector. A bus procured by former official Naimatullah Khan was valued at PKR 17 million, while a new bus recently ordered under…
Bloomberg Releases ‘World’s Richest Families 2025’ List Walton Family Tops Arab Royals Dominate Top Ranks
New York – United States (HRNW)– The international financial magazine Bloomberg has released its annual list titled “World’s Richest Families 2025,” ranking the 25 wealthiest families across the globe. According to the report, the combined wealth of these families rose by $358.7 billion over the past year, bringing their total net worth to an unprecedented…
Punjab Introduces Kite-Flying Ordinance with Strict Penalties for Banned Strings
Lahore – Pakistan (HRNW)– The Punjab government has drafted a new Kite-Flying Ordinance proposing severe punishments for the use, manufacture, or sale of prohibited metallic or chemical-coated strings. Under the ordinance, offenders caught possessing or using banned strings could face up to five years in prison and fines reaching Rs. 2 million. According to the…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Considers Legalizing Hemp Cultivation
Peshawar – Pakistan (HRNW)– The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has begun deliberations on a proposal to legalize hemp (bhang) cultivation under a regulated licensing system. The plan includes imposing excise duties and issuing formal cultivation licenses to control production and ensure proper monitoring. A high-level meeting chaired by Director General Excise Abdul Haleem Khan reviewed multiple…
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…
Outrage in India After Politician Removes Hijab of Muslim Woman in Public
Patna – India (HRNW)– A video circulating widely online shows a senior state official reportedly pulling the hijab from a Muslim woman during a ceremonial event. The act drew immediate national condemnation from civil rights groups and opposition leaders, who have described it as an assault on personal dignity and religious freedom.
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…
Human Rights Commission Conducts Prison Inspection to Improve Inmate Welfare
Ludhiana – India (HRNW)– A senior member of the Punjab State & Chandigarh Human Rights Commission carried out a comprehensive inspection of Ludhiana Central Jail, focusing on living conditions, sanitation, and access to healthcare for inmates and undertrial prisoners. The official reviewed facilities ranging from sanitation and kitchens to medical services including tuberculosis and opioid…