2026
Gulistan-e-Jauhar raid: Haider Umrani arrested, probe continues into alleged illegal call‑centre fraud network
Karachi (HRNW) – Haider Umrani was arrested during an operation in Gulistan‑e‑Jauhar. Sources at the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) say the suspect is allegedly involved in online fraud targeting overseas victims through an illegal call‑centre. Sources further allege that Shahzeeb Sheikh and Zeeshan, also known as “Dhakan,” were associated with the same network….
UN Agencies Expand Global Partnership Opportunities for Civil Society Organizations
New York, United States (HRNW) – Several United Nations agencies, including UNICEF, UNHCR, UNFPA, UN Women, UN-Habitat, and the World Food Programme (WFP), have announced new partnership and funding opportunities for civil society organizations across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Oceania. The initiatives aim to strengthen humanitarian assistance, health, education, gender equality,…
PTA fines mobile operators for issuing SIMs on ID cards without user consent
Islamabad (HRNW) – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has imposed hefty fines on four major mobile operators after investigations found SIMs were issued using national identity cards without the users’ consent. According to details, the PTA has levied the following penalties: Zong: Rs. 155.6 million Jazz: Rs. 116.7 million Telenor: Rs. 116.7 million Ufone: Over…
State Bank introduces two‑hour “cooling time” for mobile wallet transfers
Islamabad (HRNW) – The State Bank has implemented a new rule for JazzCash, Easypaisa and other mobile banking services under which money sent to a recipient will be unavailable for withdrawal or spending for two hours. This pause, called a “cooling time,” is intended to give affected parties an opportunity to lodge complaints and stop…
UN Human Rights Office Condemns Racist Abuse Targeting Kylian Mbappé
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has strongly condemned racist remarks directed at French football star Kylian Mbappé. The UN Human Rights Office called on governments, sports organizations, and public figures to take stronger action against racism, discrimination, and hate speech, emphasizing that such conduct…
Tamil Nadu government launches reward scheme to boost public reporting of bribery; up to ₹100,000 for reliable audio/video evidence
Chennai (HRNW) – The government of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu has launched a new anti‑bribery campaign to increase public participation in combating corruption within government departments. Under the scheme, individuals who provide reliable audio or video evidence showing public servants demanding or accepting bribes may receive a reward of up to one lakh…
UNDP and European Union Launch Pakistan’s First Rule of Law Forum to Promote People-Centred Justice
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW): The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with financial support from the European Union, has launched Pakistan’s first Rule of Law Forum, bringing together senior judges, government representatives, legal experts, civil society organizations, academics, development partners, and human rights advocates to discuss the future of accessible, inclusive, and people-centred justice in the country….
Access Now Calls for Stronger Protection of Digital Rights Following RightsCon 2026 Cancellation
New York, United States (HRNW): Access Now has intensified its global advocacy for digital rights and internet freedom following the cancellation of RightsCon 2026, one of the world’s largest international gatherings dedicated to human rights in the digital age. The organization reaffirmed its commitment to protecting online freedoms, supporting civil society, and promoting secure, inclusive…
Case Registered Against Two Faisalabad Police Officers Over Alleged Fabrication of Court Records and Attempted Wrongful Arrest
Islamabad / Faisalabad (HRNW) – A criminal case has been registered against two Faisalabad Police officers following an official inquiry into allegations that they fabricated court records and a judicial case file (“misal”) in an attempt to implicate and arrest a resident of Islamabad. According to available information, the inquiry revealed that the Islamabad resident…
CIVICUS Launches Global WeRise Initiative to Strengthen Civic Space and Human Rights Networks
Johannesburg, South Africa (HRNW): CIVICUS, the global alliance dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society worldwide, has announced a new phase of its WeRise Global Freedom of Peaceful Assembly (FoPA) Initiative, aimed at building a stronger international network for collaboration, learning, and protection of civic freedoms. As part of the initiative, CIVICUS has invited…