2026
Sindh High Court Restricts Use of Vague Terms Like “Weed” in Drug Cases, Orders Use of Legally Recognized Terminology
Karachi (HRNW) – The Sindh High Court has restricted the use of unclear and general terms such as “Weed” in police documents, FIRs, recovery memos, and investigation reports related to narcotics cases, directing authorities to use legally recognized terminology. Justice Amjad Ali Sehto issued guidelines to the Chief Secretary Sindh, Inspector General of Police Sindh,…
Budget 2026-27: Federal Government Issues Notification for Increase in Salaries of Government Employees
Islamabad (HRNW) – The Finance Division of the Federal Government has issued a notification regarding the increase in salaries of government employees under the Federal Budget 2026-27. According to the notification issued by the Finance Division, the approved salary increase for federal government employees will be implemented in accordance with the relevant rules, regulations, and…
Sindh Police Plans Establishment of Digital Forensic Laboratory to Strengthen Modern Investigations
Karachi (HRNW) – Inspector General of Police Sindh Javed Alam Odho chaired an important review meeting regarding proposals for the establishment of a Digital Forensic Laboratory for Sindh Police at the Central Police Office Karachi. The meeting was attended by the Additional Inspector General of Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Deputy Inspectors General of Headquarters, IT,…
Wall Street Journal Claims: Israeli Intelligence Says Iran Moved Thousands of Centrifuges to Underground Facility
Washington/Tel Aviv (HRNW) – The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported, citing Israeli and U.S. officials, that Israeli intelligence estimates Iran moved thousands of centrifuge machines used for uranium enrichment to a highly secured underground location known as “Pickaxe Mountain.” According to the report, the site, also referred to in Iran as Mount Kolang, is…
Trump’s Position on U.S. Casualties in Iran War, Calls Loss of Lives Regrettable but Necessary
Washington (HRNW) – U.S. President Donald Trump has commented on American military casualties during the ongoing conflict situation involving Iran, stating that while the loss of lives is regrettable, such actions were necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and to avoid a wider crisis in the Middle East. In an interview with U.S….
Middle East Tensions and Bad Weather Disrupt Air Operations Across Pakistan, 45 Flights Cancelled
Islamabad (HRNW) – Air operations across Pakistan have been severely affected due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East and adverse weather conditions in different parts of the country, causing widespread disruption for passengers. According to available information, 45 flights have been cancelled while 125 flights have been delayed, creating difficulties for passengers at various…
Sindh Initiates Recruitment Process for Early Childhood Teachers, 584 Female Candidates Declared Successful
Karachi (HRNW) – Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah has approved the commencement of the recruitment process for Early Childhood Teachers (ECT), paving the way for appointments against vacant positions across the province. According to the Sindh Education Department, 584 female candidates who secured 55 or more marks in the recruitment process for vacant…
Sindh Building Control Authority: Dr. Waseem Shamshad Ali Relieved, Syed Farhan Hussain Shah Given Additional Charge
Karachi (HRNW) – A major administrative change has been introduced in the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) after the Services, General Administration & Coordination Department (SGA&CD) of the Government of Sindh issued a new notification regarding the post of Director General SBCA. According to the notification, Dr. Waseem Shamshad Ali (PAS, Grade 21) has been…
BRT Red Line Project: Citizen Files Rs1.787 Billion Compensation Claim After Losing Eye in Construction Accident
Karachi (HRNW) – A compensation claim has been heard before the Senior Civil Judge (East) / City Court Karachi regarding an accident during the construction of the BRT Red Line project, in which an overseas Pakistani citizen lost one eye. The plaintiff has sought a compensation amount of Rs1.787 billion from the Sindh Government, BRT…
Iman Mazari Case: Supreme Court Hearing Adjourned; Lawyers Raise Concerns Over Justice and Legal Process
Islamabad (HRNW) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has adjourned the hearing of a case related to human rights activist and lawyer Iman Mazari. During the proceedings, lawyers presented arguments regarding legal points, judicial proceedings, and the importance of ensuring access to justice. The Additional Attorney General informed the court that the relevant case is…