North Korea Rejects IAEA Resolution, Declares Nuclear Status Irreversible
Pyongyang (HRNW)- North Korea has rejected an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) resolution criticizing its nuclear weapons program, declaring that its status as a nuclear power is irreversible. According to Reuters, Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accused the IAEA of applying what she described as double standards by overlooking the…
Iran Sends Seven Conditions to US Through Qatar for Resumption of Talks
Tehran (HRNW)- Iran has conveyed seven conditions to the United States through Qatari mediators for the resumption of negotiations, according to Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. Tehran is awaiting Washington’s response. Rezaei said not all seven conditions have been made public, but identified three key demands: an end to the war on…
Islamabad Security Measures Intensified as Authorities Prepare Trenches and Sandbag Bunkers Ahead of PTI March
Islamabad (HRNW)- Authorities have intensified security preparations ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march scheduled for September 27, with trenches and sandbag barriers reportedly being prepared at key entry points to the capital. According to reports, containers placed along major highways and around the Red Zone are being reinforced with sandbags to make them more…
Recurring Floods Pose Growing Financial Risk to Pakistan’s Economy
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan’s recurring monsoon floods are increasingly being viewed not only as natural disasters but also as a persistent financial burden on the country’s economy, with climate-related risks continuing to threaten growth, agriculture, and household incomes. The devastating 2022 floods highlighted the scale of the challenge, causing an estimated $14.9 billion in damages and broader…
Private Hajj Bookings Cross 17,000 as Ministry Warns Pilgrims Against Direct Payments
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs has said that bookings for more than 17,000 private Hajj pilgrims have been completed through the Pak Hajj App, while billions of rupees have been transferred to authorized Hajj companies through the official digital system. According to a ministry spokesperson, approximately PKR 14 billion has been transferred to…
Khawaja Asif Criticizes Pakistani Students Supporting Afghan Students Amid Security Concerns
Islamabad (HRNW)- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has criticized Pakistani students who have expressed solidarity with Afghan students, saying their stance reflects political leanings rather than only humanitarian concern. In a statement posted on social media, Asif said Pakistan had hosted Afghans for five decades and shared its limited resources with them. He said Pakistan had also…
Pakistan’s Net FDI Reaches Two-Year High at $316 Million in August
Islamabad (HRNW)- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan reached a two-year monthly high in August, with net inflows rising to $316 million, according to the Federal Ministry of Finance. In a statement, the ministry said the latest figures indicate a notable improvement in the country’s FDI trend, with August recording the highest monthly net FDI inflow…
Azma Bukhari Criticizes PTI Ahead of September 27 Mobilization, Highlights Punjab Health Initiatives
Lahore (HRNW)- Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bukhari has criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over its planned September 27 political mobilization, while highlighting recent healthcare initiatives launched by the Punjab government. In a statement, Bukhari alleged that the May 9 and November 26 protests had become a political liability for PTI founder Imran Khan and…
PTI Restricts KP Assembly Members’ Travel Ahead of September 27 Protest Amid Arrest Fears
Peshawar (HRNW)- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership has reportedly instructed members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly not to leave the province ahead of the party’s planned September 27 protest, amid concerns over possible arrests. According to HRNW News, the decision follows the arrest of Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, and growing concerns among party…
JI’s ‘Super Long March’ Against Petroleum Levy Departs Karachi for Islamabad
Karachi (HRNW)- Jamaat-e-Islami’s (JI) “Super Long March” against the petroleum levy has departed Karachi for Islamabad by train, led by JI Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman and Karachi Emir Munem Zafar Khan. The march departed from Karachi Cantt Station aboard the Rehman Baba Express. Addressing participants at the station, Hafiz Naeem said the departure was part of the…