Peshawar High Court Bars Deportation of Afghan Trainee Doctors Until Next Hearing
Peshawar (HRNW)- The Peshawar High Court has restrained authorities from deporting Afghan trainee doctors who have challenged their removal from Pakistan, directing that the petitioners not be sent back to Afghanistan until the next hearing. A two-member bench comprising Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Kamran Hayat Miankhel heard the petitions and issued notices to the Pakistan…
Mohsin Naqvi Says Pakistan Remains a Strong Bulwark Against Terrorism
Islamabad (HRNW)- Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said Pakistan serves as a strong bulwark between the international community and terrorism, during a meeting with US Ambassador Natalie Baker. The meeting focused on strengthening Pakistan-US bilateral relations, expanding mutual cooperation, and exploring opportunities for investment in Pakistan. The two sides also discussed the latest regional situation,…
Sindh Government Plans to Purchase 500 Electric Buses to Expand Public Transport
Karachi (HRNW)- The Sindh government has prepared a plan to purchase 500 electric buses as part of efforts to further expand and modernize the province’s public transport network. The Transport Department has submitted a summary seeking approval from the provincial cabinet for the procurement of the new electric buses. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said…
Pezeshkian Heads to UN General Assembly, Vows to Present Iran’s Position to World Leaders
Tehran (HRNW)- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has departed for New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, saying Iran will use the international forum to present its position and convey the concerns of its people. Speaking to journalists before his departure, Pezeshkian said this year’s General Assembly is being held under…
China Opposes ‘Illegal’ US Sanctions on Iranian Airlines
Beijing (HRNW)- China has opposed potential US sanctions targeting Iranian airlines, describing unilateral sanctions without a basis in international law or authorization from the UN Security Council as “illegal.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks on Tuesday, a day after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Washington could impose measures that would…
White House Launches 24-Hour ‘Trump TV’ Digital Channel Amid Media Dispute
Washington (HRNW)- The White House has launched a new 24-hour digital streaming platform titled “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station” on YouTube, providing access to President Donald Trump’s speeches, administration announcements, major events, and other official video content. The White House also hosts the stream on its official website. According to the White House, the channel is…
G7 Calls on Iran to Stop Arming Houthis, Demands End to Attacks on Civilian Shipping
New York (HRNW)- The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) have called on Iran to end its arming of and support for Yemen’s Houthi movement, while demanding that the Houthis immediately halt military operations and attacks against civilian shipping. The statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the…
US Proposes $10 Billion Fund to Rebuild Gulf Energy Facilities and Bypass Strait of Hormuz
Washington (HRNW)- The United States has proposed establishing a $10 billion multinational investment fund to help rebuild energy infrastructure in the Gulf damaged during the ongoing conflict with Iran and develop alternative export routes that reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Under the proposal, Washington would contribute $5…
UN Praises Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts to Help Avert US-Iran Conflict
New York (HRNW)- The United Nations has confirmed that Secretary-General António Guterres has remained in close contact with Pakistani leadership over Islamabad’s efforts to facilitate dialogue between the United States and Iran. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the Secretary-General was “grateful and appreciative” of Pakistan’s mediation efforts to help end the violence, describing the Islamabad understanding…
Oil Prices Rise Slightly as Markets Await Possible US-Iran Talks at UN
London (HRNW)- Global crude oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as investors monitored the possibility of renewed contact between the United States and Iran during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. According to Reuters, the November Brent crude contract rose by 22 cents, or 0.22 percent, to $100.57 per barrel. The October West Texas…