2025
Proposed U.S. Rules Threaten Access to Transgender Healthcare
Washington D.C. – United States (HRNW)– The Trump administration has introduced draft rules that could severely restrict access to gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth. Human rights advocates condemned the proposal as discriminatory, warning that it could endanger young people’s physical and mental health. Civil society organizations pledged to challenge the measure in court.
Federal Court Sides with Immigrant Rights Advocate Jeanette Vizguerra
Denver – United States (HRNW)– A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the detention of immigrant rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra by immigration authorities violated her constitutional protections. The court affirmed that activists cannot be punished for their advocacy, setting a precedent for freedom of expression and due process in immigration cases.
ECJ Challenges Denmark’s “Ghetto Law” as Potentially Discriminatory
Copenhagen – Denmark (HRNW)– Europe’s top court has ruled that Denmark’s “Ghetto Law,” targeting neighborhoods with high immigrant populations, could breach EU anti-discrimination laws. The European Court of Justice declared that the policy risks violating the right to equal treatment and fair housing. Human rights groups hailed the ruling as a major step toward dismantling…
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…
Rising Incidents of Oppression Lawlessness Undermine Citizens’ Rights Advocate Hasnain Ali Chauhan
Karachi (HRNW)– Hasnain Ali Chauhan, a senior leader of the Insaf Lawyers Forum and prominent legal expert in Karachi, has expressed deep concern over the increasing incidents of oppression and lawlessness in the country, saying they constitute a serious violation of citizens’ fundamental rights and hinder Pakistan’s development and prosperity. He warned that the systematic…