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UN warns that lifetime immunity undermines accountability and rule of law
New York (HRNW)– The United Nations (UN) human-rights chief has strongly condemned the recent 27th Constitutional Amendment passed in Pakistan, warning that granting lifetime immunity to the president and senior military leaders would seriously weaken accountability and erode the rule of law. In a statement issued recently, Volker Türk said that the amendment — adopted…
PKR 1.57 Billion Corruption Exposed in Sindh Police Uniform Procurement — AGP Report Raises Alarms
Karachi (HRNW) — The procurement of police uniforms in Sindh has come under scrutiny after an Audit Report by the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) revealed massive irregularities worth PKR 1.57 billion. The report was highlighted in a 24 News HD broadcast on Tuesday. According to the report, the Office of the IG Sindh carried…
MQM Leader Kahkashan Khan (alias Kahkashan Haider) Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison in the U.S. — What Were the Charges?
Karachi (HRNW) — According to social media reports, MQM Coordination Committee member Kahkashan Haider has been sentenced to eight years in prison in the United States. In earlier statements, DIG Hameed alleged that Kahkashan Haider had formed hitman groups that worked in collaboration with India’s intelligence agency RAW and anti-Pakistan Sindhi and Baloch outfits to…
Pakistan Criminalizes Domestic Verbal Abuse and Neglect Under New Domestic Violence Bill 2025
Islamabad (HRNW) — In Pakistan, verbally abusing one’s wife, children, or any household member has officially been declared a crime, as the National Assembly passed the Domestic Violence Bill 2025. Under the new law, keeping one’s wife in a household with others against her will is now a punishable offense. Likewise, making false accusations against…
Complete Ban on Sale and Purchase of Illegal Portions and Floors in District East, Karachi
Karachi (HRNW) — Authorities in District East have imposed a strict ban on the sale and purchase of illegal portions and unauthorized floors. This move aims to curb unsafe construction practices and protect residents from long-term structural risks. For years, unapproved building expansions have caused overcrowding, excessive strain on utilities, and serious safety hazards. Many…