Gabica Misuse Raises Alarm Over Risks to Young People
Karachi (HRNW) — The misuse of Gabica (Pregabalin) capsules for recreational or non-medical purposes has raised concerns over potentially serious health risks, particularly among young people. Medical warnings indicate that taking Pregabalin in excessive quantities, or combining it with alcohol or other sedating substances, may cause severe drowsiness, dizziness, loss of consciousness and dangerously slowed…
Karachi City Wardens Launch Crackdown Over Damage to Public Infrastructure
Karachi (HRNW) — On the directives of Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, City Wardens conducted a late-night operation against individuals allegedly involved in damaging public infrastructure and municipal property across the city. According to the available information, a large number of people were taken into custody during the operation and subsequently shifted to rehabilitation centres….
SSP Korangi Leaves on 12-Day Leave Amid Defence Woman Assault Case
Karachi (HRNW) — SSP Korangi Fida Hussain Janwari, who has been mentioned in connection with the case involving alleged assault of a woman in Defence, has proceeded on 12-day ex-Pakistan leave to perform Umrah. According to the available information, Janwari will remain on leave from September 27 to October 8. During his absence, SP Investigation-III…
Pakistani Youth Continue to Look Abroad for Employment Opportunities
Islamabad (HRNW) — The trend of Pakistanis seeking employment opportunities abroad continues, with official figures showing a significant number of workers registering for overseas employment. According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25, a total of 755,660 Pakistani workers were registered for employment abroad during 2024. The official data shows that 366,092 unskilled, 255,706 skilled and…
Captain Safdar Files NCCIA Complaint Against Lawyer Over Alleged Defamatory Content
Islamabad (HRNW) — Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Captain (retd.) Muhammad Safdar Awan has filed a complaint with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Islamabad against lawyer Mian Dawood over allegedly defamatory and offensive content concerning his private and marital life. (UrduPoint) According to the complaint, Safdar alleged that Mian Dawood published a video through…
Makkah Joint Defence Pact: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Pledge Immediate Military Cooperation
Riyadh (HRNW) — The Chiefs of Defence Forces and Chiefs of General Staff of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye held an important meeting in Riyadh under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, reaffirming their commitment to translate the pact’s defence commitments into effective military cooperation. According to the official Saudi Press Agency and reports based on…
Two Sentenced to 41 Years in Prison for Sending 92 Nurses to Saudi Arabia on Fake Certificates
Islamabad (HRNW) — A Special Court (Central) in Rawalpindi has sentenced two men to a combined 41 years in prison in a case involving the alleged use of fake experience certificates to send 92 nurses to Saudi Arabia. The court also ordered compensation of Rs9.2 million for the affected nurses. According to the Federal Investigation…
Mohsin Naqvi Visits NCCIA Lahore Headquarters, Orders Faster Action Against Cybercrime
Lahore (HRNW) — Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the NCCIA Central Zone Headquarters in Lahore, where he reviewed ongoing operations against cybercrime, investigative procedures and the handling of complaints received from citizens. During the visit, the Interior Minister inspected the Complaints Cell, Digital Forensics Laboratory and Investigation Wing. He reviewed the entire process, from…
FIA Arrests Alleged UK Student Visa Fraud Suspect in Islamabad, Recovers Rs1.6 Million
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle (AHTC) Islamabad has arrested Wasal Izad, CEO/owner of IEIS Consultants, in an alleged UK student visa fraud case and recovered Rs1.6 million allegedly received from the complainant. According to the FIA, the arrest was made in Bahria Town Phase 7, Islamabad, following the registration…
21 Arrested in Lahore Raid on Alleged Illegal Call Centre
Lahore (HRNW) — The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore and Faisalabad conducted a raid against an alleged illegal call centre in DHA Phase 6, Lahore, resulting in the arrest of 21 suspects. According to the NCCIA, the operation also led to the recovery of 29 mobile phones and 10 computers. Preliminary examination reportedly…