2026
Karachi Police Reshuffle Highlights the Need for Effective Policing and Public Safety
Karachi (HRNW) – Karachi Police has announced a series of transfers and new postings of Station House Officers (SHOs) across the city, while further administrative reshuffles involving Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) and SHOs are reportedly expected in various districts. According to the available information, the following appointments have been made: Shaukat Awan has been…
Newly Elected Karachi Bar President Calls on Haleem Adil Sheikh to Offer Thanks
KARACHI, (HRNW): Newly elected President of the Karachi Bar Association, Advocate Aamir Nawaz Warraich, accompanied by Sindh High Court Bar Association President Advocate Haseeb Jamali and other senior lawyers, called on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh at Adil House on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by Insaf Lawyers Forum Sindh President Advocate…
Karachi Court Sentences Three Men to Life Imprisonment in Fatal Street Robbery Case, Reinforcing the Right to Life and Justice
Karachi (HRNW) – An Additional Sessions Judge of the Model Criminal Trial Court, Syed Zaheer Ahmed Naqvi, has sentenced three convicts—Samiullah, Muhammad Salman, and Abdul Rahim—to life imprisonment for the murder of a young man, Osama, during a mobile phone robbery in Karachi. The Court convicted the three men under Section 302 of the Pakistan…
Court Adjourns Hearing in Chaudhry Parvez Elahi Case, Reaffirming the Importance of Fair Trial and Due Process
Lahore (HRNW) – The Special Central Court in Lahore heard the case against former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and other co-accused. During the proceedings, the Court accepted Chaudhry Parvez Elahi’s application seeking exemption from personal appearance for one day. The Court also directed counsel to present further arguments on Chaudhry Parvez Elahi’s acquittal…
Rising Oil Prices Amid Iran Tensions Raise Concerns Over Energy Security and Economic Rights
Islamabad (HRNW) – Escalating regional tensions involving Iran have renewed concerns over global energy security, contributing to a significant increase in international crude oil prices. According to the latest market reports, Brent crude has risen to approximately US$86–87 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) has climbed above US$80 per barrel. The surge follows heightened…
Questions Raised Over Alleged Rs. 3.6 Trillion Circular Debt in Pakistan’s Gas and Petroleum Sector, Highlighting Transparency and Economic Rights
Islamabad (HRNW) – Public debate has intensified following claims that Pakistan’s gas and petroleum sector has accumulated an estimated Rs. 3.6 trillion in circular debt, drawing attention to issues of financial transparency and public accountability. According to figures circulating in public discussions, approximately Rs. 1.9 trillion represents the principal outstanding amount, while around Rs. 1.7…
Azad Kashmir Restores Previously Withdrawn Cases, Reaffirms Rule of Law While Emphasizing Fair Trial Rights
Mirpur, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (HRNW) – The Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has revoked its earlier notification withdrawing criminal cases against members of an alleged disruptive committee, resulting in the reactivation of those cases and the continuation of arrests of the accused individuals. According to official statements, the government has adopted a zero-tolerance…
Resolution Submitted in Punjab Assembly Over Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s Remarks, Calling for Legal Action Under the Law
Lahore (HRNW) – A resolution has been submitted in the Punjab Assembly concerning the alleged remarks of Maulana Fazlur Rehman, calling upon the relevant authorities to initiate legal proceedings in accordance with the law where applicable. The resolution was tabled by Shoaib Siddiqui, a Member of the Punjab Assembly belonging to the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP)….
Case Registered Against Maulana Fazlur Rehman Over Alleged Remarks About Pakistan Army Martyrs; Human Rights Focus on Due Process and Freedom of Expression
Kasur (HRNW) – A criminal case has been registered in Kasur against Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman over alleged derogatory remarks concerning the martyrs of the Pakistan Armed Forces. According to police, the case has been registered under the relevant legal provisions at B-Division Police Station, and an investigation is underway in accordance…
Supreme Court Hears Bail Petitions of Mahrang Baloch and Others, Highlighting the Right to Fair Trial and Due Process
Islamabad (HRNW) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has heard the bail petitions of Mahrang Baloch, Bebo Baloch, and Bebarg Baloch, issuing notices to the prosecutor and other concerned parties. The case was heard by a three-member bench headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar. During the proceedings, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar asked whether separate First…