August 2026
Stage Actress Urooj Khan Allegedly Harassed and Assaulted, Seriously Injured
Lahore (HRNW) — Stage actress Urooj Khan was allegedly subjected to harassment and subsequently assaulted, leaving her seriously injured. According to Urooj Khan, a man had allegedly been blackmailing her to establish an inappropriate relationship and had threatened her with serious consequences when she refused. She further alleged that the suspect sent her threatening messages,…
Shandana Gulzar Questions Salman Akram Raja Over Party Funds
Islamabad (HRNW) — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shandana Gulzar has criticized Salman Akram Raja over his recent remarks and raised questions about the party’s financial matters. Shandana Gulzar questioned the alleged Rs500 million received from the United States, asking, “Who took the money?” She also questioned the alleged Rs400 million provided by Ali Amin Gandapur,…
Salman Akram Raja Rejects Allegations of Selling Party Tickets, Calls Claims by Mashal Yousafzai “Filth”
Islamabad (HRNW) — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja has strongly rejected allegations that party tickets were sold, describing the allegations made by Mashal Yousafzai as “filth.” Speaking to the media outside the Supreme Court, Salman Akram Raja said that PTI founder Imran Khan appointed him as the party’s Secretary General and he…
Three New Additional Judges Appointed to Balochistan High Court
Islamabad (HRNW) — The President of Pakistan has approved the appointment of three new Additional Judges of the High Court of Balochistan for a period of one year. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice on August 11, 2026, the appointments have been made under Article 197 read with Article…
10 New Additional Judges Appointed to Lahore High Court
Islamabad (HRNW) — The President of Pakistan has approved the appointment of 10 new Additional Judges of the Lahore High Court for a period of one year. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice on August 11, 2026, the appointments have been made under Article 197 read with Article 175A(8)…
Three New Additional Judges Appointed to Sindh High Court
Islamabad (HRNW) — President of Pakistan has approved the appointment of three new Additional Judges of the High Court of Sindh for a period of one year, with effect from the date they take oath of their offices. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice on August 11, 2026, the…
UN Anti-Racism Committee Opens 118th Session as NGOs Gain Opportunity to Present Human Rights Concerns
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW): The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has opened its 118th session, running from 10 to 25 August 2026 in Geneva. The session provides an important international platform for reviewing government commitments to combat racial discrimination and for civil society organizations and national human rights institutions to contribute information…
Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan Hosts Nationwide AI Hackathon to Promote Technology for Social Impact
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW): Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan has launched its AI Hackathon Pakistan 2026, a nationwide innovation programme designed to bring students, developers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and young technology professionals together to develop practical artificial-intelligence solutions for social and economic challenges. The programme’s national grand finale was scheduled for 7 August 2026. The hackathon features multiple tracks,…
Amnesty International Calls for Rights-Centred Relief and Protection of Earthquake Victims in Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela (HRNW): Amnesty International has launched an urgent human rights action calling on Venezuelan authorities to ensure that relief operations following the 24 June 2026 earthquakes respect humanitarian principles and protect the rights of affected communities. The organization has particularly emphasized safeguards for children, older people, displaced families, and other people facing heightened vulnerability….
UN Humanitarian Office Warns Afghanistan Crisis Is Deepening as Funding Falls Short
Kabul, Afghanistan (HRNW) – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is warning that Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis is becoming increasingly difficult to manage as millions of people struggle with poverty, hunger and inadequate access to essential services. UN humanitarian officials have highlighted severe funding constraints and urged greater international support for…