Raja Nasir Abbas Condemns Aleema Khan’s Arrest, Says Detention Will Not Halt PTI Mobilization
Islamabad (HRNW)- Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas has condemned the arrest of Aleema Khan, describing it as an indication of what he called the government’s concern over the upcoming PTI mobilization. Noreen Khan, the sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, held a telephone conversation with Raja Nasir Abbas following Aleema Khan’s arrest. During the…
Houthis Claim Large-Scale Missile and Drone Attacks on Riyadh and Saudi Energy Facilities
Riyadh (HRNW)- Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a large-scale attack involving ballistic and cruise missiles and drones targeting what it described as sensitive sites in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco in the Red Sea city of Yanbu. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the operation was carried out in…
Israel Reportedly Seeks Advanced US Weapons Package Following Saudi F-35 Approval
Jerusalem (HRNW)- Israel is reportedly preparing to seek additional advanced weapons systems from the United States following Washington’s approval of a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, according to Israeli media reports. The proposed sale still requires approval by the US Congress. According to reports citing Israeli defense sources, officials…
Iran Sends Conditions for Resuming US Talks Through Pakistan and Qatar, Rezaei Says
Tehran (HRNW)- Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has said Tehran has conveyed its conditions for resuming negotiations with the United States through intermediaries including Pakistan and Qatar, with discussions continuing amid the ongoing regional conflict. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Rezaei said Iran had provided its position to mediators and was…
Smoke and Flames Seen Near Riyadh Airport as Houthis Claim Attacks on Riyadh
Riyadh (HRNW)- Thick smoke and flames were seen near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday after Saudi authorities issued an aerial-threat warning, while Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed it had launched attacks on targets in the Saudi capital. A fire broke out at a fuel depot near the airport, where firefighters were seen extinguishing flames…
Iran Seeks to Revive Islamabad MoU Through Diplomatic Efforts
Tehran (HRNW)- Iran’s Ministry of Interior has said efforts are underway to revive the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Islamabad through diplomatic engagement and international mediation. Ministry of Interior spokesman Ali Zeinivand said Tehran is pursuing diplomatic efforts to resolve outstanding issues and restore the implementation of the Islamabad agreement. Addressing a news briefing, Zeinivand said…
Iran Orders Swedish Diplomat to Leave Within 48 Hours in Retaliatory Move
Tehran (HRNW)- Iran has ordered a Swedish diplomat to leave the country within 48 hours, in a reciprocal move following Sweden’s expulsion of an Iranian embassy official in Stockholm. Sweden announced on September 16 that it had summoned Iran’s ambassador and ordered an Iranian embassy official to leave the country, citing activities it said were incompatible…
Reports of Leaders Falling Ill After BRICS Summit Spark Questions, India Rejects Rumors
New Delhi (HRNW)- Reports concerning the health of some leaders who attended the recent BRICS summit have generated public discussion, although official statements and media reports provide differing accounts. The Independent reported that speculation surrounding Chinese President Xi Jinping intensified after he skipped a BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi and returned to China. However, reports…
Fifth Round of JI-Government Talks Inconclusive as Government Seeks Long March Delay
Lahore (HRNW)- The fifth round of negotiations between Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and the government over various demands, including the abolition of the petroleum levy, ended without a breakthrough as the government requested postponement of the party’s long march, citing security concerns. The talks were held on Saturday evening at JI headquarters in Mansoora, Lahore. The government delegation…
STS Declares Viral MDCAT 2026 Paper Fake, Urges Candidates to Ignore Unverified Material
Karachi (HRNW)- The Sindh Testing Service (STS) has declared an alleged MDCAT 2026 examination paper circulating on social media to be fake and urged candidates not to rely on the material. According to STS Karachi, the paper being shared across social media platforms is not genuine. Candidates have been advised to avoid the fake paper and…