Pakistan Links Kohat Mosque Attack to Afghan National, Accuses Taliban of Sheltering Militants
Peshawar (HRNW)- Pakistani authorities have linked the recent Kohat Police Lines mosque attack to Afghanistan, stating that one of the suicide attackers has been identified as Matiullah, an Afghan national. Officials said efforts are underway to establish the identity of the second attacker. The claims come after the deadly attack in Kohat, where an explosives-laden vehicle…
PIA Renews IOSA Registration for 12th Consecutive Time, Valid Until 2028
Karachi (HRNW)- Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has successfully renewed its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration for the 12th consecutive time, marking another milestone in the national airline’s compliance with international aviation safety standards. According to a PIA spokesperson, the registration was renewed following the successful completion of a risk-based IOSA audit and will remain valid…
Talal Chaudhry Says September 27 Will Show How State Enforces Its Writ During PTI March
Islamabad (HRNW)- Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has said it will become clear on September 27 how the state establishes its writ as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prepares for a proposed march toward Islamabad. Speaking on a private television programme, Chaudhry said the government and state authorities have the legal authority to take necessary…
DG ISPR Says Taliban Must Prevent Terrorism From Afghan Soil, Reaffirms Support for Saudi Arabia
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said Pakistan’s key demand from Afghanistan is that its territory not be used for attacks against Pakistan. In an interview with Arab News, he said Islamabad reserves the right to act in self-defense if Afghanistan does not address its security concerns….
Sindh Government Rejects Calls for New Provinces, Defends Provincial Autonomy
Karachi (HRNW)- Sindh government spokesperson Sadia Javed has responded to Federal Minister Mustafa Kamal’s recent remarks on the creation of new provinces, defending Sindh’s territorial and administrative structure and criticizing calls for further division of the province. Sadia Javed said the Pakistan Peoples Party’s core philosophy is “Pakistan Khappay” (Long Live Pakistan) and argued that those…
Mustafa Kamal: We Stand With Our Saudi Brothers and Sisters; New Provinces Are Needed
Karachi (HRNW) — MQM-Pakistan leader Mustafa Kamal said that all Muslims share the same Qibla and strongly condemned what he described as the ongoing war in the vicinity of the Holy Mosques. Kamal said that although Muslims may be sinners, they stand with their government and the Pakistan Army. He said that as soon as…
Sargodha: Two-Member Motorcycle Theft Gang Arrested, Stolen Property Recovered
Sargodha (HRNW) — Police have arrested a two-member gang allegedly involved in motorcycle theft and recovered stolen motorcycles worth more than Rs263,000. According to police, on the directives of District Police Officer Sargodha Tauqeer Muhammad Naeem, City SHO Safdar Iqbal, along with his team, conducted an operation and arrested two suspects allegedly involved in motorcycle…
Karachi: Suspect Arrested Over Alleged Attempted Abuse of Minor Madrasa Student
Karachi (HRNW) — Police have arrested a suspect following an alleged attempt to engage in an inappropriate act with a minor female madrasa student in Sector 4-D of Surjani Town. According to police, SSP West took immediate notice of the incident and directed officers to arrest the suspect without delay. Police said the man allegedly…
Karachi Police Official Suspended Over Alleged Harassment of Woman
Karachi (HRNW) — A police officer has been suspended following allegations that he offered friendship to a woman and allegedly harassed her. SSP East Zubair Nazir Sheikh took serious notice of a video circulating on social media regarding the incident. The SSP ordered the suspension of the police official concerned and directed a transparent, impartial…
Karachi: Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minor Girl
Karachi (HRNW) — Police have arrested a man identified as Khalid Mahmood for allegedly engaging in an inappropriate act with a minor girl in Shah Latif Town, Karachi. According to police, an alleged encounter took place between officers and the suspect at the Radio Pakistan Ground in Malir’s Shah Latif Town. During an exchange of…