CJP Announces Evening Bench to Speed Up Disposal of Cases
Islamabad (HRNW)- Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi has announced that a judicial bench will also sit in the evening to facilitate the speedy hearing and disposal of cases. Addressing a full-court meeting, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi said the policy for scheduling cases has been published online and that cases are no longer fixed for…
Hina Javed Murder Case: Court Accepts Accused’s Bail Plea for Hearing
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- The bail plea of Zeeshan Arshad, an accused in the murder case of digital designer Hina Javed, has been accepted for hearing by a court in Rawalpindi. Additional District and Sessions Judge Naseer Ahmed heard the application and issued notices to the complainant party and the Station House Officer (SHO). The court adjourned further…
Rabies Confirmed in 27-Year-Old Woman at Karachi’s Jinnah Hospital
Karachi (HRNW)- Rabies has been confirmed in a 27-year-old woman at Jinnah Hospital Karachi, but her family took her home after two days of treatment against medical advice, according to hospital officials. The woman was brought to the hospital’s emergency department on Saturday with symptoms associated with rabies. Following confirmation of the infection, she was admitted…
Deadline Extended for NADRA-Linked Digital Vaccination Certificates for Umrah Pilgrims
Karachi (HRNW)- The deadline for Pakistani Umrah pilgrims to obtain a mandatory NADRA-linked digital vaccination certificate has been extended to 10:00 AM on September 25, 2026, according to a notification issued by the Karachi Airport Health Officer. Under the new requirements, vaccinations against influenza, meningitis, and polio have been made mandatory for Umrah pilgrims, work visa…
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Reopening Depends on US Fulfilling MoU Commitments
Tehran, Iran (HRNW)- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on the United States honoring its commitments under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to Iranian news agencies, Araghchi described the US fulfillment of its obligations as the fundamental condition for Iran to reopen the strategically important…
Former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Launches Media and Entertainment Company
Ottawa, Canada (HRNW)- Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has launched a media and entertainment production company called “Hope and Hard Work” alongside his longtime Chief of Staff, Katie Telford. The company plans to produce and present stories across film, television, audio, and live entertainment, with the stated aim of encouraging greater understanding and stronger connections…
Iran Warns US Warships Against Approaching Strait of Hormuz
Tehran, Iran (HRNW)- A senior official from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has warned US warships against approaching the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iranian forces would respond if American vessels moved toward the strategic waterway. According to Iranian news agency Fars, the deputy political commander of the IRGC Navy challenged US President Donald Trump’s…
Kuwait Tightens Drone Regulations, Introduces Fines and Prison Terms for Violations
Kuwait City, Kuwait (HRNW)- Kuwait has further tightened regulations governing drone use in 2026, introducing a new legal framework covering drone registration, licensing, permits, and operations. Under the new rules, flying a drone without approval from the Ministry of Interior is prohibited. Operating a drone without the required license or authorization from the Civil Aviation authority…
Israeli Airstrike on Vehicle in Gaza City Kills 2, Wounds 13
Gaza City, Palestine (HRNW)- At least two Palestinians were killed and 13 others wounded in an Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to media reports. The strike took place in the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood of western Gaza City, destroying the targeted vehicle. Local medical personnel told Reuters that they were…
Around 1,400 Arrive in Djibouti from Yemen as Conflict Displaces Thousands
Obock, Djibouti (HRNW)- Approximately 1,400 people arrived in Djibouti from Yemen within a 24-hour period following the advance and consolidation of control by Houthi fighters around the Bab al-Mandab Strait. According to Al Jazeera and AFP, Djibouti’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, said around 1,400 refugees arrived from Yemen in just 24 hours….