August 2026
Fake Kidnapping Plot Exposed: Man Allegedly Staged His Own Abduction for Ransom
Lahore (HRNW) — A suspected kidnapping case in Manawan has taken a dramatic turn after police investigation allegedly revealed that the purported victim had staged his own abduction to obtain money from his in-laws. According to DIG Operations Faisal Kamran, a woman had reported to police that her husband, Taimoor, had allegedly been kidnapped and…
Mysterious Deaths of Two Women at Township Police Station Raise Serious Questions
Lahore (HRNW) — The mysterious deaths of two women while reportedly in police custody at Township Police Station, Lahore, have raised serious concerns regarding the safety of detainees, human rights and police accountability. Police have reportedly maintained that the women died after their health deteriorated. However, the families have rejected this position and alleged that…
1,914 Cases of Child Abuse and Other Crimes Reported Nationwide, Punjab Accounts for 80%
Islamabad (HRNW) — A total of 1,914 cases involving child abuse and other crimes against children were reported across Pakistan from January to June 2026, including sexual exploitation, abduction, missing children, child marriages and incidents involving child pornography following sexual abuse. According to the available figures: 1,015 cases of child sexual exploitation were reported. 558…
Turkish Petroleum Company to Begin Offshore Drilling in Pakistan’s Waters, Major Foreign Investment Expected
Islamabad (HRNW) — Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has said that a Turkish petroleum company is preparing to begin offshore drilling in Pakistan’s maritime waters, with significant foreign investment expected as a result. The federal minister said that new avenues of cooperation are opening between Pakistan and Türkiye, while investment by the Turkish company…
Lahore Metro Bus Service May Be Suspended From August 11 Over Fuel Funding Dispute
Lahore (HRNW) — Lahore’s Metro Bus service could face suspension from August 11, 2026, after private operator VEDA Transit Solutions reportedly warned that the service may be halted if the fuel funding issue is not resolved. According to reports, VEDA has informed the Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMA) that continued operations have become difficult due…
Woman Allegedly Assaulted After Being Lured to Pakistan from Bangkok on Promise of Marriage; Suspect Detained
Rawalpindi (HRNW) — A woman who was allegedly brought to Pakistan from Bangkok on the promise of marriage has accused a man of repeatedly sexually assaulting her. Police have detained the suspect following her complaint. According to the woman, she arrived in Pakistan approximately four months ago after the suspect allegedly assured her that he…
Legal Verification and Written Agreements Essential in Pledge and Financial Transactions: DIG Operations Faisal Kamran
Lahore (HRNW) — DIG Operations Faisal Kamran has directed police officials to take immediate action on citizens’ complaints during an open court, stressing that legal verification and written agreements are essential in pledge and financial transactions to protect citizens from fraud and financial losses. During the open court, complaints regarding alleged fraud in pledge-related transactions…
Dengue Threat Looms: HCSTSI Calls for Immediate Preventive Action in Hyderabad
Hyderabad ( HRNW) The President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry Muhammad Saleem Memon has demanded immediate and preventive measures from the Sindh government and all relevant institutions in view of the possible threat of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases in Hyderabad after the monsoon rains. He stated that after the monsoon rains,…
Lahore High Court Issues Written Verdict Rejecting PTI Plea for Minar-e-Pakistan Rally
Lahore (HRNW) — The Lahore High Court has issued its written decision rejecting a petition filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking permission to hold a public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan. Justice Mirza Waqas Rauf announced the decision on a petition filed by Mian Usman Akram. According to the written judgment, the petitioner’s counsel argued that…
Unpleasant Situation Between Court and Lawyer in Hyderabad; Complaint Sent to Sindh Bar Council
Hyderabad (HRNW) — The 1st Civil Judge & Judicial Magistrate/Model Trial Magistrate Court, Hyderabad, has taken serious notice of the alleged discourteous and contemptuous conduct of a lawyer and referred the matter to the Sindh Bar Council for appropriate action. According to the court order, Talal Ahmed Jumani, Advocate, appeared before the court on July…