2026
Gul Plaza Fire Tragedy Case: Court Directs Completion of Investigation Report, Hearing Adjourned Until August 4
Karachi (HRNW) – The Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADJ) at the City Court heard the interim bail petitions of Union President Tanveer Pasta and other accused persons in the Gul Plaza fire tragedy case. During the hearing, the investigation officer requested additional time from the court to submit the final charge sheet. The investigation…
HIV/AIDS Cases Among Children at Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital: Sindh Ombudsman Reviews Administrative Failures and Relief Measures
Karachi (HRNW) – A hearing regarding the spread of HIV/AIDS among young children at Kulsum Bai Valika Social Security Hospital was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Ombudsman Muhammad Sohail Rajput, where administrative measures, healthcare facilities, and support for affected families were reviewed. The hearing was attended by Sindh Labour Secretary Sajid Jamal Abro, SESSI…
Sindh Government Launches Initiative to Increase Property Revenue Under CLICK Project, Seeks Data from Municipal Bodies
Karachi (HRNW) – The Sindh Government has started work on a program to increase property revenue under the Competitive and Livable City of Karachi (CLICK) Project, with the Local Government Department seeking property revenue-related information from all Town Municipal Corporations (TMCs) in Karachi. The Local Government Department has directed TMCs to complete a questionnaire regarding…
Saram Burney Case: Sindh High Court Grants Bail to Co-Accused Madiha Islam, Raises Concerns Over Delay in Trial
Karachi (HRNW) – The Sindh High Court has granted bail to Madiha Islam, a co-accused in a case involving allegations of human trafficking and alteration of official documents related to the Saram Burney case. The court approved the bail application and directed the accused to submit surety bonds of Rs100,000. During the hearing, the court…
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…