Faisalabad: FIA Cracks Down on Illegal Hawala/Hundi Network, Three Suspects Arrested
Faisalabad (HRNW): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Faisalabad Zone has reportedly launched a crackdown against an alleged illegal hawala/hundi network, arresting three suspects during a raid on ZA Traders in Montgomery Bazaar. According to the FIA Composite Circle Faisalabad, the arrested suspects were identified as Zain-ul-Abideen son of Muhammad Sarwar, Muhammad Owais son of Muhammad…
Adiala Jail: PTI Founder and Wife Meet for 30 Minutes, Discuss Cases and Health
Rawalpindi (HRNW): The founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and his wife have reportedly been allowed to meet at Adiala Jail, according to jail sources. The meeting between the couple lasted approximately 30 minutes, during which they discussed ongoing legal cases, health matters and other issues, sources said. According to jail sources, the meeting took place…
Rising Global Oil Prices: Pakistan Reportedly Considering ‘Smart Petroleum Lockdown’ With Four Working Days a Week
Islamabad (HRNW): Amid rising oil prices in the international market, reports have emerged that the government is considering a “Smart Petroleum Lockdown” to reduce fuel consumption and manage energy costs across Pakistan. According to sources, government and private offices, schools, colleges and universities would operate for only four days a week, while the remaining three…
Additional Charge of Director Finance Given to Suspended Officer Without Reinstatement Order, Questions Raised Over KMC Authority
Karachi (HRNW): Questions have been raised within the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) after an officer was reportedly assigned the additional charge of a key financial position without a formal order reinstating him. According to a notification issued by the KMC Human Resources Management Department, Muhammad Sohail Ahmed (BPS-18), currently serving as Additional Director Internal Audit,…
Pentagon Report Acknowledges Major US Ammunition Depletion During Iran Conflict
Washington (HRNW)- The US Department of Defense has formally acknowledged significant losses in ammunition and strategic military stockpiles resulting from its conflict with Iran, according to a newly released report by the Pentagon’s Office of the Inspector General. The report covers the period from February 28 through the end of June and estimates the total cost…
Bangladesh Tribunal Sentences Seven Awami League Leaders to Death Over 2024 Uprising
Dhaka (HRNW)- Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal-2 has sentenced seven senior leaders of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League to death for crimes against humanity committed during the 2024 July-August student-led uprising. The verdict was delivered on September 15, 2026, in the absence of all seven accused, who are reportedly absconding. The three-member tribunal, headed by Justice Nazrul Islam…
Serbian President Vucic to Resign on September 27, Plans to Run for Prime Minister
Belgrade (HRNW)- Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has announced that he will resign from the presidency on September 27, 2026, and seek the position of prime minister in the country’s upcoming early parliamentary elections. Reuters reported that Vučić made the announcement on September 14, while parliamentary elections are scheduled for October 25. Vučić said he would step…
China to Establish New Restricted Airspace Zone Over Beijing From September 20
Beijing (HRNW)- Chinese authorities are set to introduce a new restricted airspace zone over Beijing and surrounding areas from September 20, 2026, as part of measures to strengthen airspace security and protect sensitive installations and people on the ground. Officials have not yet disclosed the exact boundaries, total area, or altitude limits of the new restricted…
Iran Claims US MQ-1 Drone Shot Down Near Strait of Hormuz
Tehran (HRNW)- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that its air defense forces intercepted and shot down a US MQ-1 drone near the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian news agencies, Iranian officials said their air defense system detected the drone, targeted it, and subsequently destroyed it in the strategically important maritime region. The…
13 Civilians Injured as Houthi Missiles and Drones Target Three Saudi Cities
Riyadh (HRNW)- At least 13 civilians were injured and seven homes and two vehicles were damaged after Houthi forces reportedly launched missile and drone attacks on three Saudi cities: Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif. According to Gulf news agencies, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognized government, said the Houthis…