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Calls Grow to Strengthen Justice for Detainees After AGP Directed to Address 24-Hour Production Rule
Islamabad (HRNW)– The National Judicial Policy Making Committee has directed the Attorney General of Pakistan to develop a mechanism to prevent violations of the legal requirement to produce detainees before a magistrate within 24 hours of arrest. Human rights advocates emphasize that enforcing this rule is critical to preventing enforced disappearances and unlawful detention, which…
Parliament Passes National Commission for Minority Rights Bill After Long Delay
Islamabad (HRNW)– Pakistan’s Parliament has approved the National Commission for Minority Rights Bill 2025, establishing a body to safeguard the rights of religious and other minorities. The commission has powers to summon witnesses, take testimony under oath, and seek judicial support for protecting citizens’ rights. Advocates say this legislative step could strengthen constitutional guarantees and…
UN Expert Warns Imran Khan’s Solitary Confinement May Amount to Inhuman Treatment
Islamabad (HRNW)– A United Nations special rapporteur on torture has raised serious concerns about the detention conditions of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, warning that prolonged solitary confinement and severe isolation could amount to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. The expert urged Pakistani authorities to take immediate and effective action to ensure compliance with international…
Punjab Chief Minister Orders Drug-Free Province as Police Intensify Crackdown
Lahore (HRNW) — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed authorities to make the province drug-free, following which Punjab Police have intensified operations against drug dealers across the province, officials said. According to a spokesperson for Punjab Police, 34 drug peddlers were arrested during the last 24 hours, and 34 cases were registered. Police recovered…
LESCO Official Caught Red-Handed Taking Bribe
Lahore (HRNW) — FIA Anti-Corruption Circle Lahore conducted a major operation, arresting a LESCO official in the act of accepting a bribe. The suspect, Muhammad Asif, was serving as a Meter Inspector at LESCO and posted at the Kot Abdul Malik Sub-Division Office. According to authorities, the suspect demanded and received PKR 100,000 from a…
Quetta Customs Enforcement Seizes 275,000 Litres of Smuggled Diesel and Two Prime Movers Worth Rs. 190 Million
Quetta (HRNW) – Customs Enforcement Quetta has seized 275,000 litres of smuggled diesel and two prime movers, together valued at Rs. 190 million, in two major anti-smuggling operations conducted in and around the city. A total of 11 diesel-laden vehicles were intercepted during the coordinated raids. Acting on credible intelligence from the Collector of Customs…
FBR Increases Property Valuation in Islamabad’s Elite Sectors New Rates Notified
Islamabad (HRNW) – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a fresh notification revising property valuation rates across Islamabad, resulting in a significant increase in prices within the capital’s upscale sectors. According to the notification, new valuation rates have been set for 68 residential, commercial, and rural locations. High-end sectors and new housing projects—including…
Akbar S. Babar Condemns PTI’s Move to Amend Constitution and Hold New Intra-Party Elections
Islamabad (HRNW)– PTI’s founding leader Akbar S. Babar has strongly criticized the party’s intention to amend its constitution and conduct yet another intra-party election. In a statement issued on a social media platform, he said that the attempt to “rob” the basic constitutional rights of PTI workers is unacceptable. He questioned how those who failed…
IMF Releases $1.2 Billion Tranche as Pakistan Shows Progress on Economic Reforms
Islamabad (HRNW)– The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a tranche of $1.2 billion to Pakistan, which has been confirmed by the State Bank of Pakistan. According to officials, the country has received $1.2 billion, including $1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $200 million in climate financing. The IMF Executive Board approved…
Pakistan and China Conduct Joint Counterterrorism Exercise Warrior-IX
ISPR Rawalpindi (HRNW)-Pakistan Army and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China are conducting joint counterterrorism exercise Warrior-IX from 28 November to 14 December 2025. This two-week exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability and strengthening military-to-military cooperation between the two countries. The Distinguished Visitors Day (DVD) ceremony was held at the National Counter Terrorism Center…