August 2026
Mother and Son Allegedly Robbed at Gunpoint Near North Karachi Power House
Karachi (HRNW): A mother and her son were allegedly robbed at gunpoint near the North Karachi Power House area in Karachi. According to initial reports, the robbery was reportedly carried out by a single armed suspect, who fled the scene after stealing valuables from the victims. Sources indicate that clear images and video footage of…
Trump Warns Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Soon or Face Severe Consequences
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has once again issued a stern warning to Iran, saying that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened for international shipping very soon or Tehran will face severe consequences. Speaking to Fox News, President Trump said he expects maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to resume shortly, warning that…
Karachi Inter Board Holds Solidarity Rally on Kashmir Exploitation Day
Karachi (HRNW): The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) organized a solidarity rally to mark Kashmir Exploitation Day, expressing support for the people of Kashmir. The rally was led by BIEK Chairman Faqeer Muhammad Lakho and attended by Secretary Muhammad Kashif Siddiqui, Controller of Examinations Zarina Rashid, along with a large number of board officials…
Alleged Police Encounter Leaves Suspect Dead, CCD Officer Seriously Injured
Dera Ghazi Khan (HRNW): A suspected criminal was killed and a Crime Control Department (CCD) officer was seriously injured during an alleged police encounter in Dera Ghazi Khan, according to the spokesperson for the Punjab Crime Control Department. The CCD stated that its Dera Ghazi Khan team conducted a raid based on intelligence information to…
Doctors Without Borders Expands Emergency Medical Assistance in Conflict and Disaster-Affected Regions
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW): Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières – MSF) has expanded emergency medical operations in several conflict- and disaster-affected regions, responding to increasing humanitarian needs driven by armed violence, disease outbreaks, forced displacement, and natural disasters. In recent updates, MSF highlighted the growing demand for emergency healthcare services in countries affected by protracted…
Lahore: Two Women Die After Falling Ill in Police Custody, Police Suspect Drug Overdose
Lahore (HRNW): Police have launched an investigation following the deaths of two women in the Township area of Lahore. According to police, preliminary findings suggest that both women died from a suspected drug overdose. Police stated that after receiving a call through the Emergency 15 helpline, the Operations Wing responded to the scene and took…
Transparency International Urges Governments to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Measures and Protect Public Accountability
Berlin, Germany (HRNW): Transparency International has intensified its global advocacy for stronger anti-corruption reforms, urging governments to reinforce independent oversight institutions, improve public transparency, and protect whistleblowers. The organization noted that corruption continues to undermine human rights, democratic governance, public services, and sustainable development in many parts of the world. Recent advocacy by Transparency International…
Faisalabad: Woman Arrested for Allegedly Posing as an SSP Operations to Influence Police Investigation
Faisalabad (HRNW): A woman has been arrested in Faisalabad after allegedly impersonating a senior police officer and attempting to influence an ongoing police investigation by claiming to be an SSP Operations posted in Islamabad. According to police sources, both parties in a criminal case had been summoned to Jhang Bazaar Police Station as part of…
CARE International Calls for Increased Humanitarian Funding as Global Hunger Crisis Deepens
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW): CARE International has renewed its appeal to governments, donor agencies, and international financial institutions to increase humanitarian funding as millions of people continue to face food insecurity, displacement, and climate-related emergencies across Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. In its latest operational updates, CARE warned that funding gaps are placing…
Supreme Court Rules Government Employees’ Salaries Cannot Be Withheld or Reduced as Punishment
Islamabad (HRNW): In a significant ruling concerning the rights of public servants, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has held that the salary of a government employee cannot be withheld or reduced as a form of punishment. The Court clarified that neither the government nor any public department has the authority to stop or deduct an…