Erdoğan Calls for UN Reform, Highlights Palestine, Islamophobia and Kashmir at UN
New York (HRNW)- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called for reforms to the United Nations and its Security Council while addressing the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. He also spoke about Islamophobia, Palestine, Gaza, Kashmir, and other international conflicts. Erdoğan said hostility toward Islam and Islamophobia were spreading globally and…
Bernie Sanders Condemns Trump’s Iran Threat, Calls on Congress to End War
Washington (HRNW)- US Senator Bernie Sanders has criticized President Donald Trump’s remarks on Iran at the United Nations General Assembly and called on Congress to take steps to end the ongoing US war with Iran. Sharing a video of Trump’s September 22 speech on X, Sanders said there should be no discussion of “annihilating” the Iranian…
Macron Calls for Diplomatic Engagement With Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Paris (HRNW)- French President Emmanuel Macron has emphasized the need for continued diplomatic engagement with Iran, saying political and diplomatic efforts are necessary to help reduce regional tensions and restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. France has publicly supported diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the crisis and reopening the strategic waterway. Macron has maintained that…
Yemeni Government Forces Take Control of Strategic Jabal Qaran in Taiz
Taiz (HRNW)- Yemeni government forces have reportedly established full control over Jabal Qaran, a strategically important mountainous area in southern Taiz province, following intense clashes with Houthi fighters. According to Anadolu Agency, government forces secured the area on Tuesday with support from local resistance groups. Major General Abdulaziz Al-Majidi, Chief of Staff of the Taiz military…
Nine Terrorists Killed During Security Operation in Mastung’s Kanak Valley
Quetta (HRNW)- Security forces have reportedly killed nine terrorists during an operation in the Kanak Valley area of Mastung, Balochistan, as part of ongoing counterterrorism operations under “Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad-3.” According to security sources, militants belonging to Fitna-ul-Khawarij attempted to attack a security checkpoint in Kanak Valley. Security forces responded immediately, killing two of the attackers during…
Barrister Gohar Claims De Facto Governor’s Rule in KP, Calls for Peaceful Political Dialogue
Lahore (HRNW)- PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar has claimed that a form of de facto Governor’s Rule is currently in effect in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, alleging that provincial affairs are being controlled despite there being no formal declaration. Speaking to the media in Lahore, Gohar said he had visited to express solidarity with the sisters of PTI founder…
Sindh Government, ADB Move to Finalize Karachi Circular Railway Project Design
Karachi (HRNW)- Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has decided to address outstanding issues related to the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) and accelerate work on the project’s design. During a meeting with Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director Emma Fan, the Chief Minister discussed several major development projects for Sindh, with particular attention to the…
Gold and Silver Prices Fall in Local and Global Markets
Karachi (HRNW)- Gold and silver prices declined in both international and local bullion markets on Wednesday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $18 per ounce, bringing the global rate to $4,314 per ounce. Following the international trend, the local price of gold decreased by Rs1,800 per tola, settling at Rs453,936 per…
Proposed KP Police Act 2026 Would Give Provincial Government Greater Control Over Police
Peshawar (HRNW)- Key provisions of the proposed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Act 2026 have emerged, with the draft proposing changes to the appointment, transfers, postings, and policymaking authority within the provincial police department. Under the proposed legislation, the provincial government would issue the notification for the appointment of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police (IGP). If…
Azma Bukhari Releases Short Documentary Criticizing KP Chief Minister Over Governance
Lahore (HRNW)- Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has released a short documentary criticizing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi over what she described as negligence in carrying out responsibilities toward the public. Sharing the documentary on social media platform X, Bukhari said that when a person is entrusted with public responsibility, available resources should be utilized…