August 2026
Jamaat-e-Islami Announces Nationwide Protests at 510 Locations Against Petroleum Levy
Karachi (HRNW)- Jamaat-e-Islami has announced nationwide sit-ins and road blockades at 510 locations across Pakistan today in protest against the petroleum levy and rising inflation. In a video statement, Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi Ameer Munem Zafar Khan said demonstrations will be held on 510 major highways across the country. He said roads will remain closed during the protests,…
Karachi Court Approves Exhumation Request in Mir Ali Raza Case
Karachi (HRNW): A Judicial Magistrate in Karachi East has approved the application filed by the family of businessman Mir Ali Raza seeking the exhumation of his body. The court had previously reserved its verdict after hearing arguments on the application. In its decision, the court granted permission for the exhumation and directed the Secretary of…
Lahore: New Revelations in Abdullah Tahir Murder Case; Driver Allegedly Honey-Trapped to Gather Information
Lahore (HRNW): New developments have emerged in the investigation into the murder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Abdullah Tahir, with investigators alleging that the victim’s driver was honey-trapped to obtain information about his movements. According to investigative sources, the suspects allegedly used a 22-year-old woman to target the victim’s driver, Asghar, in an effort to…
Supreme Court Seeks Reports in Alleged FPSC Exam Paper Leak Attempt Case
Islamabad (HRNW): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has sought reports from the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) and other relevant parties while hearing a case involving allegations of an attempted leak of an FPSC examination paper. During the proceedings, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar expressed surprise over the contents of the case record and observed that…
Transparency International Pakistan Urges Probe into Alleged Irregularities in Sindh’s 2026–27 Development Budget
Karachi (HRNW): Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has written to Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, raising concerns over alleged irregularities in the preparation of the 2026–27 Annual Development Programme (CDP) and calling for a comprehensive and transparent investigation. According to the letter, alleged discrepancies have been identified in Sindh’s development budget, including claims that approved…
Karachi: Anti-Corruption Intensifies Probe into Alleged Corruption by SBCA Officials
Karachi (HRNW): The Anti-Corruption Establishment has intensified its investigation into alleged corruption involving officials of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) by seeking official records related to multiple officers. According to anti-corruption authorities, the ongoing inquiry concerns allegations of large-scale corruption, illegal construction, and the issuance of fake No Objection Certificates (NOCs). Several officials, including…
Karachi: IG Sindh Meets Karachi Bar Leadership Following Alleged Assault on Lawyer at Gulbahar Police Station
Karachi (HRNW): Inspector General (IG) of Sindh Police Javed Alam Odho visited the Karachi City Court following the controversy over the alleged assault on a lawyer at Gulbahar Police Station, where he held talks with the leadership of the Karachi Bar Association. DIG South Asad Raza also accompanied the IG Sindh during the meeting. As…
NAB Approves Reopening of Corruption Cases in Sindh, Orders Action on Fresh Complaints
Karachi (HRNW): According to reports, the Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has approved the reopening of corruption cases in Sindh and directed the bureau to intensify accountability efforts across the province. Sources said the Chairman NAB has instructed the Director General (DG) NAB Sindh to reopen previously closed NAB cases and proceed with…
Sindh Government’s Film Mera Lyari Enters Oscar Submission Race
Karachi (HRNW): The Sindh Government has announced that its film “Mera Lyari” has entered the race for Academy Awards (Oscars) consideration, describing the development as a significant achievement for both Sindh and Pakistan. The announcement was made during a meeting of the Film Board of the Sindh Information Department, chaired by Senior Minister for Information,…
Sindh Minister Rejects Miftah Ismail’s Allegations Against President Asif Ali Zardari
Karachi (HRNW): Sindh Minister for Home and Law Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has strongly rejected allegations made by Miftah Ismail regarding President Asif Ali Zardari’s alleged involvement in recruitment within the Sindh Police. Responding to Miftah Ismail’s statement, Lanjar said that President Asif Ali Zardari is a representative of all federating units of Pakistan and that the…