Inspiring Japanese movie screened on HU campus
KARACHI (HRNW)- As part of its ongoing film festival, the Consulate General of Japan in Karachi screened the inspiring film, “Bishu — the World’s Kindest Clothes”, at the main auditorium of Hamdard University on Tuesday. A packed audience of students, faculty and staff watched the film with rapt attention, with many applauding towards the end….
BHC Rejects Afghan Students’ Plea to Continue Medical Education
Quetta (HRNW): The Balochistan High Court has dismissed a petition seeking permission for Afghan nationals to continue their medical education in Pakistan. The court observed that foreign nationals do not have an unconditional or permanent right to continue their education in Pakistan contrary to the state’s prevailing policies. According to the ruling, matters concerning the…
Sindh Bans New Arms Licenses
Karachi (HRNW): The Sindh Home Department has imposed a complete ban on the issuance of new arms licenses and new arms dealership licenses across the province. According to the spokesperson for the Sindh Home Minister, the ban will take effect immediately and remain in place until further orders. Under the decision, no licensing authority will…
Darya Khan: Five Arrested, Stolen Property Worth Rs. 2.29 Million Recovered
Bhakkar (HRNW): Police in Darya Khan have arrested five alleged members of a motorcycle theft and burglary network, including two alleged key members of the inter-district “Mano Gang,” during an ongoing crackdown against criminal elements in Bhakkar district. According to police, the operation was conducted on the directions of SSP/DPO Bhakkar Shehzad Rafiq Awan under…
Naseeruddin Shah Reportedly Speaks Out Over Saharanpur Mosque Controversy
Mumbai (HRNW): Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah has reportedly expressed concern over what he described as the growing targeting of Muslims in India, following reports concerning a historic mosque in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur. According to a statement circulating on social media and attributed to Shah, he criticized what he described as increasing pressure on Muslims in…
Iran Resumes Ballistic Missile Production Underground: WSJ
Tehran (HRNW): U.S. officials have reportedly said that Iran has resumed assembling ballistic missiles at underground facilities using components that were already in storage. According to The Wall Street Journal, officials said Iran has continued assembling both liquid- and solid-fuel missiles despite attacks on missile sites and industrial facilities during the early stages of the…
Saima Wajed Resigns from WHO Amid Fraud Allegations
Dhaka (HRNW): Saima Wajed, daughter of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) for South-East Asia, has resigned from her position amid investigations into alleged fraud. According to foreign media reports, Wajed resigned while investigations were underway by the WHO and Bangladeshi authorities. A WHO statement said…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Stronger Democratic Values
Islamabad (HRNW): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in his message on International Day of Democracy, said the occasion provides an opportunity to reaffirm commitment to democratic values, equality, justice, freedom, respect for public opinion, human dignity and the rule of law. The Prime Minister said powers in a democratic system are exercised through elected representatives…
KDA Gets New DG Zain-ul-Abideen Ansari
Karachi (HRNW): Zain-ul-Abideen Ansari has assumed charge as Director General of the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) following his appointment by the Sindh government under notification No. SOI(SGA&CD)-3/22/2021. After taking charge, Ansari chaired an introductory meeting with directors of various KDA departments. The meeting reviewed the authority’s overall performance, administrative matters, development activities and issues faced…
ANF Crackdown Across Pakistan: Over 28kg of Drugs Seized, Suspect Arrested
Islamabad (HRNW): The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has carried out operations against drug trafficking in different parts of the country, arresting one suspect and recovering a total of 28.286 kilograms of narcotics worth more than Rs367 million, according to the ANF spokesperson. The operations were conducted at Lahore Airport and near Dalbandin in District Chagai. Lahore…