Women’s Rights
Domestic Worker Survives Brutal Attack in Buffer Zone Appeals for Justice
Karachi – Pakistan (HRNW)– A domestic worker named Yasmin, who works in multiple homes in the Buffer Zone area to earn her livelihood, has come forward with a harrowing account of a violent, unprovoked assault she suffered. Yasmin was working on the first floor of House No. 530 when Nauman, a resident of Sector 15-B,…
Outrage in India After Politician Removes Hijab of Muslim Woman in Public
Patna – India (HRNW)– A video circulating widely online shows a senior state official reportedly pulling the hijab from a Muslim woman during a ceremonial event. The act drew immediate national condemnation from civil rights groups and opposition leaders, who have described it as an assault on personal dignity and religious freedom.
Lahore DSP’s Wife and Daughter Murder Case Solved Suspect Charged
Lahore (HRNW)– Police have solved the shocking murder case of DSP Muhammad Usman Haider’s wife and daughter, who went missing on 27 September 2025. The investigation, led by SP Investigation Model Town Ayaz Hussain and a special team under DIG Investigation Syed Zeeshan Raza, uncovered that DSP Usman Haider himself committed the murders. Authorities revealed…
UN Women Launches New Program on Gender-Inclusive Climate Resilience
Nairobi (HRNW) – UN Women has launched a multi-country program aimed at strengthening gender-inclusive climate resilience. The initiative focuses on empowering women in climate-vulnerable communities through leadership training, economic support, and policy engagement. Officials emphasized that women are disproportionately affected by climate change and must be central to adaptation strategies.
₨900,000 in the Trash — But Her Conscience Was Priceless
Faisalabad (HRNW) — In a remarkable display of honesty and integrity, a sanitation worker from Faisalabad, Nusrat Bibi, has become a symbol of pride for her entire city — and indeed for all of Pakistan. While cleaning the streets of Nagar Ban Pura, Nusrat Bibi discovered a packet hidden in a pile of garbage. When…
Kasur Tragedy Woman Sets Herself on Fire After Police Officer Accused of Rape Is Acquitted
Kasur, Pakistan (HRNW)— A heartbreaking incident has shaken the Punjab district of Kasur, where a woman set herself on fire after a court acquitted the police officer accused of raping her. According to local sources, the incident occurred in the Pattoki area of Kasur. The accused, Constable Rafiq, was charged in 2022 with sexually assaulting…
Sharp Rise in Divorce Cases Across Punjab Lahore Tops the List
Lahore (HRNW): A startling and deeply concerning surge in divorce cases has been recorded across Punjab over the past year, highlighting the growing social and economic pressures faced by families. Lahore once again tops the list with the highest number of cases, reflecting the scale of the challenge. According to official data: Lahore reported 21,000…
Islamabad High Court Demands Full Briefing on Dr. Aafia Siddiqui Case Pakistan Can’t Interfere in US Judiciary!
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Additional Attorney General of Pakistan stated that Dr. Aafia Siddiqui is a U.S. citizen, and her sentence was served in the United States. Therefore, the Government of Pakistan cannot interfere in the American judicial system. He added that the government complied with the court’s directives, and the matter now falls under…
Anti-Terrorism Court Acquits Mah Rang Baloch in Incitement Case
Karachi (HRNW) – The Anti-Terrorism Court has acquitted Mah Rang Baloch, leader of the Baloch Unity Committee, in an incitement case registered at Quaidabad Police Station. The court approved her plea for dismissal, citing lack of evidence and procedural lapses. Defense lawyers confirmed that no rally or protest occurred on the incident day, no private…
Supreme Court No Divorce Becomes Effective Before Completion of 90 Days
Islamabad (HRNW)– The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that under Section 7 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961, no form of divorce — including triple talaq — becomes effective unless the mandatory 90-day period is completed. A three-member bench comprising Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui, and Justice Mian Gul Hassan…
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