2025
IMF Report Exposes Rs 5,300 Billion Corruption in Pakistan, Calls for Urgent Accountability and Institutional Reforms
Islamabad (HRNW)– The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted alarming levels of corruption in Pakistan, estimating Rs 5,300 billion siphoned off over the past two years, primarily based on NAB recovery data. Experts warn that the actual scale of corruption could be significantly higher, exacerbated by weak accountability mechanisms. The report officially validates long-standing public…
Shalimar Express Vandalism Sparks Outrage: Calls Grow for Strict Sharia-Based Measures to Ensure Public Safety
Karachi/Lahore (HRNW)– On its very first day of service, the New Shalimar Express witnessed multiple incidents of theft, with several Muslim shower facilities stolen en route from Lahore to Karachi, raising serious concerns about security and public safety. Commuters and observers expressed outrage, questioning whether the nation is ready to be entrusted with quality public…
Justice Jahangiri Degree Case Reheard in Islamabad High Court
Islamabad (HRNW)– Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri’s Degree Case Scheduled Again in Islamabad High Court; Bench Reconstituted with Chief Justice Sarfraz and Justice Azam Khan.
NCHR Files Historic Petition in Federal Constitutional Court to End Manual Sewer Cleaning in Pakistan
Islamabad – The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) filed a landmark constitutional petition on Friday in the Federal Constitutional Court aiming to end manual sewer cleaning nationwide and ensure the enforcement of health and safety laws for sanitation workers. The petition was filed under Article 184 and was heard by a three-member bench led…
Faisalabad Factory Boiler Explosion Kills 18, Leaves Several Injured
Faisalabad (HRNW)– A tragic boiler explosion at a factory in Faisalabad claimed the lives of 18 people, including women and children, while several others were critically injured. Rescue operations have been completed, with most of the victims’ bodies recovered from nearby homes affected by the blast. Rescue Officer Ihtisham Wahla reported that 10 homes adjacent…
Jamaat Ahle-Sunnat Karachi Leaders Stress Moral Values and Youth Development
Karachi (HRNW)– Syed Rafiq Shah, Nazim-e-Aala of Jamaat Ahle-Sunnat Karachi, met Dr. Pir Syed Muhammad Ashraf Ashrafi Al-Jilani at Dargah Aliya Ashrafia in Firdous Colony, highlighting the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a guide for human welfare, peace, and moral development. Shah emphasized that religious values extend beyond rituals, shaping social behavior, respect, justice,…
Sindh Assembly Session Likely Next Week to Discuss Bill on Constitutional Courts
Karachi (HRNW)– The Sindh Assembly is expected to convene next week, with sources indicating that a bill concerning the establishment of constitutional courts may be presented during the session. The development follows an ordinance issued earlier by the acting Governor of Sindh regarding the formation of constitutional benches. The Law Department has reportedly submitted a…
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon Meets ADB Delegation to Review Red Line BRT Progress in Karachi
Karachi (HRNW) – Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon met with a high-level delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by Country Director Emma Finn, along with Deputy Country Director Asad Aleem, Project Officer Hamid Khan, Khayam Abbasi, and Syed Adnan. The meeting was also attended by Secretary Transport Asad Zamin and CEO TransKarachi…
Environmental Department Inspects PPHI Health Center Sheikh Bharkio for Compliance With Hospital Waste Rules
Tando Muhammad Khan (HRNW)– The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), District Office Tando Muhammad Khan, conducted an inspection of the PPHI health facility in Sheikh Bharkio to assess compliance with the Sindh Hospital Waste Management Rules 2014 and the Sindh Environmental Protection Act 2014. The monitoring visit was led by SEPA Tando Muhammad Khan’s Assistant…
Karachi Grand Alliance Holds Landmark Jirga; Calls for Greater Representation of Local Residents in Key Departments
Karachi (HRNW) — The Karachi Grand Alliance held a significant and historic jirga, attended by representatives from political, social, business, and civil society organizations. The gathering focused on longstanding urban issues, performance of civic institutions, and the inequitable distribution of resources. The highlight of the event was the participation of BGC Group CEO Syed Imtiaz-ul-Haq…