2025
Amnesty Report Hamas Committed Crimes Against Humanity
London (HNRW) — Amnesty International has released a landmark report alleging that Hamas fighters committed crimes against humanity during the October 2023 attacks on southern Israel. The report documents murder, torture, rape, and other inhumane acts, corroborated through survivor interviews and verified visual evidence. Human rights experts warn that the attacks highlight the urgent need…
Iceland to Boycott Eurovision 2026 Over Israel’s Participation
Reykjavik (HNRW) — Iceland has announced that it will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in protest against the participation of Israel. The decision follows last week’s approval by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) allowing Israel to take part in the contest. Other countries, including Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia, have also withdrawn from…
U.S. Threatens New Sanctions Over ICC Case Against Trump
Washington (HNRW) — The United States has issued a strong warning to the International Criminal Court (ICC), stating that no investigations should be conducted against President Donald Trump or other senior officials, or else new sanctions will be imposed. U.S. officials added that if necessary, the court’s foundational statutes may be amended to ensure exceptions…
Karachi Committees Hold Meeting Over Rampant Dumpers, Tankers, and Culture Day Violence
Karachi (HNRW) — A meeting of all organizational committees in Karachi was held to address continuous fatalities caused by out-of-control dumpers, trailers, and water tankers, as well as the violence and disruptions during Culture Day. Speaking at the meeting, Chairman Afaq Ahmed said that so far this year, 806 people have lost their lives due…
Directorate of Human Rights Participates in Provincial Meeting on Community Empowerment in Mirpurkhas
Karachi (HRNW)– The Directorate of Human Rights participated in the Provincial Meeting organized by the Civil Society Support Programme (CSSP) to showcase progress and opportunities for marginalized communities in Mirpurkhas. The event highlighted achievements in women’s empowerment, protection systems, climate resilience, and community-led development. Agha Fakhr Hussain, Director, Human Rights Department, attended the session and…
Pakistan and China Conduct Joint Counterterrorism Exercise Warrior-IX
ISPR Rawalpindi (HRNW)-Pakistan Army and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China are conducting joint counterterrorism exercise Warrior-IX from 28 November to 14 December 2025. This two-week exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability and strengthening military-to-military cooperation between the two countries. The Distinguished Visitors Day (DVD) ceremony was held at the National Counter Terrorism Center…
Afghan Scholars and Religious Leaders Issue Joint Declaration Foreign Military Activities Prohibited
Kabul (HNRW) — A major gathering of scholars, religious leaders, and political figures took place at Kabul University, with over 1,000 participants, to address the issue of military activities originating from Afghanistan. During the meeting, the attendees released a joint declaration stating that engaging in military operations abroad is strictly prohibited. The scholars emphasized that…
YouTuber Adil Raja Apologizes to Brigadier (R) Rashid Naseer
Islamabad (HNRW) — YouTuber Adil Raja has formally apologized to Brigadier (R) Rashid Naseer for making false allegations against him. According to Adil Raja, a London court ordered him to pay £50,000 in damages to Rashid Naseer, in addition to legal costs incurred during the proceedings. He admitted that between 14 and 29 June 2022,…
Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar Calls Faiz Hameed’s Sentence a Historic Verdict
Islamabad (HNRW) — Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar has described the sentencing of Faiz Hameed as a historic decision and hailed it as a victory for truth and justice. Speaking to a private TV channel, Tarar stated that the Pakistan Army’s accountability process is strict and transparent. He explained that Faiz Hameed’s trial lasted 15…
Sindh Government to Introduce E-Challan System in Food Authority
Karachi (HRNW) — Following the success of the e-challan system in traffic management, the Sindh Government has decided to implement a digital e-challan system in the Sindh Food Authority. In this regard, Provincial Minister for Food, Makhdoom Mehbub Zaman, met with Ms. Faryal Talpur and provided a detailed briefing on the Authority’s digitalization plans. The…