August 2026
Dispute Among MQM-Pakistan Workers at Bahadurabad Centre, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui Calls It a Misunderstanding
Karachi (HRNW): Chairman of MQM-Pakistan Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has said that an unpleasant incident occurred last night due to a misunderstanding and an argument among party workers. He added that the party leadership has reviewed the situation and that conditions are now improving. In a statement, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said the party leadership has taken…
Special Investigation Team Formed to Probe Mir Raza Ali Khan Kidnapping and Murder Case
Karachi (HRNW): A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to investigate the kidnapping and murder case of Mir Raza Ali Khan on the orders of Additional Inspector General (AIG) Karachi Azad Khan. According to an official police notification, SSP Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Samiullah Somro has been appointed as the head of the…
NCCIA Registers Cybercrime Case Against Former MQM-P Member Zahid Mansoori
Karachi (HRNW): The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has registered a case under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2025 against Zahid Mansoori, a former member of the MQM-Pakistan Coordination Committee, over allegations of disseminating anti-state content through social media. According to the agency, an operation was carried out in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, during which…
All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance Announces Nationwide Indefinite Strike from August 8
Karachi (HRNW): The All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance (APGTA) has announced a nationwide indefinite strike beginning Saturday, August 8, if its demands are not accepted by the federal and provincial governments. Speaking at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club, APGTA President Malik Shehzad Awan called for the resignation of Federal Minister for Petroleum…
Financial Times Analysis Says Iran Has Gained Strategic Advantage as U.S. Faces Growing Pressure
London (HRNW): A recent analysis published by the Financial Times argues that Iran has gained a strategic advantage in its ongoing confrontation with the United States, with Washington increasingly responding to developments on terms largely set by Tehran. According to the report, during the six-month period of heightened tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly issued…
Liberman Claims Iran Will Not Back Down, Says Israel Is Losing Strategic Independence
Jerusalem (HRNW): Former Israeli Defense Minister and leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, Avigdor Liberman, has sharply criticized the Israeli government and U.S. policy, saying that Iran has shown no willingness to retreat from its key strategic positions. According to a report published by The Jerusalem Post, Liberman stated that “the Iranians are not prepared…
Lahore: Police Officer Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Assault of Mentally Disabled Girl
Lahore (HRNW): A police officer has been arrested in Lahore over allegations of sexually assaulting a mentally disabled girl. The arrest was made after the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Investigation took notice of the incident and ordered immediate action. According to initial reports, the incident allegedly took place within the premises of Ghaziabad Police Station…
FIA Anti-Corruption Circle Lahore Secures Conviction in Court Record Tampering and Bribery Case
Lahore (HRNW): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle Lahore has secured a major legal success after a court convicted an accused involved in tampering with judicial records and accepting a bribe. According to the FIA, the accused manipulated official court records and fraudulently issued a fake acquittal order. Investigators stated that the accused received…
UN Civil Society Newsletter Highlights Expanding NGO Humanitarian Initiatives for Palestine
New York, United States (HRNW): The United Nations has released the latest edition of NGO Action News, highlighting current activities by international and local non-governmental organizations working to address humanitarian needs in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The July 2026 newsletter outlines ongoing advocacy, humanitarian assistance, educational initiatives, and public awareness campaigns led by civil society…
Human Rights Watch Supports Global Initiative to Strengthen Protection of Children Under International Law
New York, United States (HRNW): Human Rights Watch has welcomed growing international support for strengthening legal protection for children within the proposed Crimes Against Humanity Treaty, calling the initiative an important step toward improving accountability for serious crimes committed against children during armed conflicts and other crises. According to Human Rights Watch, governments from different…