2026
U.S. Announces Measures Against the International Criminal Court, Renewing Debate Over International Justice and Accountability
Washington, D.C. / The Hague (HRNW) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that the United States will work with its available resources and allies to take measures aimed at limiting the role and influence of the International Criminal Court (ICC). According to Rubio, the U.S. government will not allow foreign governments or…
Over 2.3 Million Children Vaccinated During Karachi Special Polio Campaign, Achieving 94% Coverage: Sindh EOC
Karachi (HRNW) – The Sindh Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has reported that more than 2.3 million children were administered polio prevention drops during Karachi’s special polio vaccination campaign, achieving 94% coverage against household and administrative targets. According to Sindh EOC, vaccination teams conducted door-to-door visits and provided polio drops to more than 2 million children…
Green Line Corruption Case: Investigation Officer Granted More Time to Submit Challan, Former Project Director Faces Rs. 8.5 Billion Corruption Allegation
Karachi (HRNW) – The Provincial Anti-Corruption Court heard the Green Line corruption case, where the investigation officer requested additional time from the Court to submit the charge sheet (challan). During the hearing, the investigation officer informed the Court that replies from the relevant departments, which had been contacted through official letters, had not yet been…
KPT Employee Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Citizens Through Fake Job Offers, Fake Official Documents Recovered
Karachi (HRNW) – The Investigation District Keamari, South Zone Karachi, has arrested a Pakistan Ports Authority/Karachi Port Trust (KPT) employee allegedly involved in deceiving citizens by promising government jobs and collecting millions of rupees through fraudulent means. According to the investigation team of KPT Police Station, a large number of alleged fake documents, including appointment…
Sindh Police Security Division Announces “Employees of the Month” for June 2026, Recognizing Professional Excellence and Commitment
Karachi (HRNW) – The Security and Emergency Services Division of Sindh Police has announced the “Employees of the Month” for June 2026, recognizing officers and personnel for their outstanding performance, dedication, professionalism, and consistent compliance with operational standards. To ensure a transparent and merit-based recognition process, a detailed evaluation of officers and employees from various…
Five Pakistani Workers Killed in Riyadh Gas Cylinder Explosion, Raising Concerns Over Migrant Workers’ Safety
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (HRNW) – Five Pakistani workers have died in a tragic gas cylinder explosion in the Manfouha area of Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. According to initial reports, all the deceased belonged to Mansehra District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The victims have been identified as Muhammad Saeed, Abid Hussain, Abdul Rehman,…
Punjab Bar Council Announces Province-Wide Strike on 16 July 2026, Raising Concerns Over Access to Justice
Lahore (HRNW) – The Punjab Bar Council has announced a province-wide strike on Thursday, 16 July 2026, with lawyers expected to observe a boycott of court proceedings across Punjab. According to the announcement issued by the Bar Council, the legal community will observe the strike as part of its planned course of action. The move…
Modern Technology Can Transform Pakistan’s Livestock Sector, Says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Highlighting Farmers’ Economic Rights
Islamabad (HRNW) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that the use of modern technology can bring a major transformation and revolution in Pakistan’s livestock sector. Addressing a seminar on livestock development, the Prime Minister said that organizing a national-level discussion on the livestock sector was a positive step. He emphasized that the federal and…
Burewala Honey Trap Case: Woman and Brother Sentenced to Imprisonment, Highlighting the Need for Justice and Due Process
Burewala (HRNW) – A local court has sentenced a woman, Shaista Parveen, and her brother, Muhammad Zahid, in a honey trap and alleged extortion case. According to the court verdict, both accused were awarded two years of rigorous imprisonment each along with a fine of Rs. 50,000 each in the honey trap and extortion case….
Sindh Police Makes Prior Approval Mandatory for Officers’ Media Appearances, Raising Discussion on Transparency and Public Information Access
Karachi (HRNW) – The Sindh Police has issued new instructions requiring officers to obtain prior approval before participating in media briefings, interviews, and public forums in an official capacity. Under the directive, no police officer will be allowed to appear on media platforms without prior permission from the Inspector General of Sindh Police (IGP Sindh)….