2026
Rawalpindi Court Sentences Main Accused Farrukh Khokhar to Life Imprisonment in Majid Satti Murder Case
Rawalpindi (HRNW) – A court in Rawalpindi has sentenced Farrukh Khokhar, the principal accused in the Majid Satti murder case, to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs. 1 million. The judgment was delivered by Additional District and Sessions Judge Afshan Ejaz Safi after the completion of trial proceedings. Immediately after the verdict was…
Food Authority Cannot Seal Stores, Only Initiate Legal Action, Lahore High Court Observes
Lahore (HRNW) – The Lahore High Court has observed that the Punjab Food Authority’s powers are limited to initiating legal proceedings and do not extend to sealing business premises, while hearing a petition challenging the sealing of a grocery store. During the proceedings, the court remarked that, at first glance, the Food Authority appeared to…
Punjab Introduces New Land Registration Requirement, Orders Complete Digitization of Land Records Within Three Months
Lahore (HRNW) – The Board of Revenue Punjab, through a significant notification issued on 13 July 2026, has introduced major reforms to the province’s land record and property registration system. The initiative aims to enhance transparency, prevent fraud, and modernize land transactions by implementing a fully digitized land records system across Punjab. According to the…
Terrorism Incidents in Sindh Drop by 78 Percent, Claims IGP Javed Alam Odho
Karachi (HRNW) – Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Javed Alam Odho has claimed that terrorism-related incidents in Sindh have declined significantly during the current year, reflecting improvements in the province’s security situation. According to the IGP, only seven terrorism incidents have been reported in Sindh so far in 2026, compared to 37 incidents during…
One Killed, Three Injured After Dumper Truck Hits Rickshaw on Karachi Super Highway
Karachi (HRNW) – A man was killed and three others were injured after a dumper truck collided with a rickshaw near Jamali Bridge in front of Kababjees Restaurant on Karachi’s Super Highway. According to rescue officials, the deceased was identified as Muhammad Rashid. Chhipa ambulance teams responded promptly to the scene and shifted the victim’s…
Residents Protest Alleged Illegal Road Cutting and Tree Felling in Karachi’s Qayyumabad
Karachi (HRNW) – Allegations have emerged against the Chairman of Korangi Town for reportedly allowing a private contractor to carry out road-cutting work on a 100-foot-wide and approximately 1,600-foot-long section of the main road in Qayyumabad without the required road-cutting fee being deposited through an official bank challan. According to local residents, the main road…
UN Secretary-General Highlights AI Governance as Global Priority
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – During the Global Dialogue for AI Governance, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the importance of international cooperation to ensure artificial intelligence is developed responsibly and benefits all people. The discussions brought together governments, technology experts, and international organizations to address AI safety, ethics, transparency, and human rights while promoting innovation…
United Nations Calls for Closing $4 Trillion Annual Development Financing Gap
New York, United States (HRNW) – The United Nations has called on governments and international financial institutions to mobilize greater investment to bridge an estimated US$4 trillion annual financing gap needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The UN warned that without stronger financial commitments, progress in poverty reduction, healthcare, education, climate…
United Nations Says No Additional Budget Cuts Planned for 2027
New York, United States (HRNW) – The United Nations Secretariat has announced that it does not expect additional budget cuts in 2027 after implementing a series of cost-saving reforms under its UN80 initiative. According to UN officials, the reforms have improved financial stability while allowing the Organization to continue carrying out peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, and…
UN Women Warns Over One Million Women and Girls Lose Access to Critical Aid
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – UN Women has warned that more than one million women and girls have lost access to life-saving humanitarian assistance following significant global funding cuts. The agency said many women-led organizations in crisis-affected countries are struggling to continue providing protection, healthcare, and support services, leaving vulnerable populations at greater risk. UN Women…