2026
Islamabad Banking Court Completes Scrutiny of Charge Sheet in Foreign Funding Case, Hearing Adjourned Until 7 September
Islamabad (HRNW): The Banking Court in Islamabad has completed the scrutiny of the charge sheet in the foreign funding case involving Imran Khan and other accused persons. During the proceedings, the court reviewed the case record and completed the preliminary scrutiny of the charge sheet before adjourning the matter. The next hearing has been scheduled…
Lady Police Constable Files FIR Alleging Armed Coercion to Force Marriage
Kundian (HRNW): A Lady Police Constable stationed at Piplan Police Station in Kundian, Mianwali District, has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against a fellow police constable, alleging that he attempted to force her into marriage at gunpoint. According to the FIR, the incident allegedly occurred while the complainant was on duty at THQ Hospital…
Lahore High Court Directs Subordinate Courts to Decide Stay Applications Within 30 Days
Lahore (HRNW): The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued an important directive to all District and Sessions Judges across Punjab, instructing them to dispose of all pending temporary injunction (stay order) applications within 30 days. According to the directive, all pending applications filed under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 of the Code of Civil…
Pakistan to Host the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, Reinforcing Commitment to Women’s Empowerment and Islamic Solidarity
Islamabad (HRNW): Pakistan will host the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women on 12–13 July 2026 at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, bringing together ministers, senior officials, and delegates from the 57 Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The high-level conference is expected to serve as an important platform for dialogue on…
Sindh Government Appoints Fawad Ghaffar Soomro as Managing Director of Sindh Solid Waste Management Board
Karachi (HRNW): The Government of Sindh has announced a key administrative change by appointing Fawad Ghaffar Soomro as the Managing Director (BS-20) of the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB). According to an official notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department (SGA&CD), Fawad Ghaffar Soomro, who had been serving as Special Secretary…
Lack of Accessible Public Infrastructure Continues to Challenge Persons with Disabilities in Karachi, Experts Call for Stronger Accountability
Karachi (HRNW): Although the Government of Sindh has introduced various laws, policies, and welfare initiatives aimed at improving the lives of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), experts and stakeholders say that many public facilities across Karachi and other parts of Sindh remain inaccessible, limiting the ability of persons with disabilities to participate fully in society. According…
Indian Judge Reportedly Declines Official Perks, Chooses a Life of Simplicity and Public Service
According to media reports from India, Akshay Kumar Dwivedi, an Additional Sessions Judge posted in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, has attracted public attention for his simple lifestyle and commitment to judicial service. Reports claim that Judge Dwivedi has declined a government bungalow, official VIP vehicle, and several other state-provided privileges. Instead, he reportedly lives in a…
Motorcyclist Receives 105 E-Challans Worth Rs210,000 for Not Wearing Helmet in Muzaffargarh
Muzaffargarh (HRNW): A resident of Muzaffargarh has reportedly received 105 electronic traffic challans for riding without a helmet, resulting in a total fine of Rs210,000. According to the affected citizen, he sold his unregistered motorcycle to a local showroom in December 2024. He alleges that the showroom owner later managed to have the motorcycle registered…
Iranian Parliament Speaker Warns US of Strong Response, Says Threats Will Not Go Unanswered
Tehran (HRNW)- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has issued a stern warning to the United States, saying that no act of intimidation, threats, or breach of promise will go unanswered. In a statement posted on the social media platform X, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf declared, “I want to make it clear that if you attack, you…
Turkey Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Afghan Migrants, 24 Arrested While Attempting to Reach Europe
Ankara (HRNW)- Crackdowns against illegal Afghan migrants are ongoing in various countries around the world, while a new wave of arrests has begun in Turkey. Human trafficking of Afghans into Europe has emerged as a major security challenge. According to the Afghan magazine Afghan International, Turkish authorities arrested 24 Afghan nationals for allegedly attempting to travel…