2026
Multan: woman commits suicide after delay in filing rape complaint; RPO issues notice, DSP suspended, SHO and others under investigation
Multan (HRNW) — A woman in Multan reportedly took her own life after authorities delayed registering or acting on her complaint of rape. Following the incident, the Regional Police Officer (RPO) has issued a notice and disciplinary and administrative actions have been launched within the district police. Initial reports indicate the Deputy Superintendent of Police…
Ulema, Mashaikhs Reaffirm Support for National Security, Reject Terrorism and Extremism
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prominent Ulema and Mashaikhs have announced their support for the state’s efforts to strengthen national security, stating that the entire Pakistani nation is indebted to the sacrifices of the country’s martyrs and ghazis and emphasizing that terrorism, extremism, sectarianism, and violence have no place in Islam. The declaration came during a meeting of religious…
Maryam Nawaz Launches ‘Apni Chhat, Mehfooz Chhat’ Portal, Reduces Monthly Installments for Interest-Free Housing Loans
Lahore (HRNW)- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the digital portal for the ‘Apni Chhat, Mehfooz Chhat’ project, announcing reduced monthly installments and expanded access to interest-free housing loans for low-income families across Punjab. The project has been dedicated to the memory of the children who lost their lives in the Kahna roof collapse tragedy….
UN Warns Healthy Diet Costs Have Increased 25 Percent Since 2021
Rome, Italy (HRNW) – A United Nations food agency has warned that the cost of a healthy diet has risen by approximately 25 percent since 2021, placing nutritious food beyond the reach of billions of people worldwide. The agency urged governments to strengthen food systems, support small-scale farmers, and adopt policies that improve access to…
Federal Constitutional Court Upholds Karachi University Recruitment Process, Sets Key Precedent on Government University Appointments
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federal Constitutional Court has issued a significant ruling on recruitment in government universities, restoring the University of Karachi’s recruitment process and clarifying the limits of judicial intervention in appointment matters. According to the judgment, not every unsuccessful candidate can convert a recruitment dispute into a constitutional matter merely by alleging a lack of…
UN Peacekeepers Expand Support as Families Return to Southern Lebanon
Naqoura, Lebanon (HRNW) – The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has intensified support for communities returning to southern Lebanon following months of insecurity. Peacekeepers are assisting with humanitarian coordination, infrastructure assessments, explosive hazard awareness, and security patrols to help civilians safely return to their homes. UNIFIL emphasized that continued stability requires full respect…
UN Secretary-General to Visit Cyprus for New Peace Efforts
New York, United States (HRNW) – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will travel to Cyprus later this month to support renewed peace efforts between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities. According to the UN, the visit aims to encourage dialogue, confidence-building measures, and progress toward a comprehensive settlement after years of political deadlock. The…
UN Calls for Stronger Global Cooperation on Water Security at High-Level Forum
New York, United States (HRNW) – During the ongoing High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, United Nations officials and international partners stressed that water security has become one of the world’s most urgent development challenges. Delegates called for increased investment in clean water infrastructure, stronger transboundary cooperation, and climate-resilient water management to help countries achieve…
Access Now Intensifies Global Digital Rights Advocacy Following RightsCon 2026 Cancellation
New York, United States (HRNW): Access Now has intensified its international advocacy for digital rights, internet freedom, and the protection of civic space following the cancellation of RightsCon 2026, one of the world’s largest global forums dedicated to human rights in the digital age. The organization has reaffirmed that, despite the cancellation of the annual…
Human Rights Watch Calls for Review of EU–Tunisia Migration Cooperation Amid Rights Concerns
Brussels, Belgium (HRNW): Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the European Union to reassess its migration cooperation with Tunisia, stating that current arrangements should include stronger human rights safeguards to ensure the protection of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. The organization’s latest advocacy highlights growing international attention on migration governance, accountability, and compliance with…