Passenger Vessel Carrying 243 Goes Missing in Java Sea; 103 Rescued
Surabaya, Indonesia (HRNW)- A passenger vessel, Virgo Transport 8, has gone missing in the Java Sea while sailing from Surabaya to Banjarmasin, Indonesian authorities said. The vessel was carrying 243 people when contact was lost on Saturday amid adverse weather conditions. Its last known location was approximately 148 kilometers from Banjarmasin. Indonesian authorities have launched a…
Anthropic CEO Urges AI Companies to Slow Development Amid Rising Safety Concerns
New York (HRNW)- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called on artificial intelligence companies to slow the pace of technological development, warning that the rapid advancement of increasingly powerful and autonomous AI systems could create serious risks. Amodei said completely halting AI development would not be advisable because the technology could deliver significant benefits to humanity. However,…
Umar Khalid’s Prolonged Detention Draws Criticism Amid Debate Over India’s Justice System
New Delhi (HRNW)- Concerns over the prolonged detention of Indian activist Umar Khalid have intensified, with critics alleging that he has been denied a fair and speedy trial under India’s controversial anti-terror legislation. According to the account, BJP leaders accused of making inflammatory speeches during the Delhi riots remain free, while Khalid has continued to remain…
Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Regional Tensions and Peace Efforts
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to discuss the regional situation and ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability. During the conversation, held in a warm and friendly atmosphere, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the recent…
Government Announces Procedure to Avail Rs100-Per-Litre Petrol Subsidy
Islamabad (HRNW)- The government has issued the procedure for obtaining subsidized petrol under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s special relief scheme, which provides a subsidy of Rs100 per litre to eligible users. Citizens seeking the subsidy are required to send an SMS to 9771 containing “REG,” their CNIC number, vehicle registration number, province name and registration date….
Hafiz Naeem Vows to Continue Petroleum Levy Campaign Despite PM’s Petrol Relief Scheme
Lahore (HRNW)- Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has said the government was compelled to provide relief of Rs100 per litre following the party’s campaign against the oppressive petroleum levy, but the struggle will continue until the levy is completely abolished. In a statement, Hafiz Naeem said the party would review the Prime Minister’s decision to provide…
Opposition Leaders Discuss Balochistan Political Situation Ahead of Islamabad Summit
Karachi (HRNW)- Mahmood Khan Achakzai, head of the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aain-e-Pakistan and Leader of the Opposition, met with Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal, chief of the Balochistan National Party, at his residence. During the meeting, the leaders held detailed discussions on the prevailing political and regional situation in Balochistan and the country. They also consulted on preparations for the…
Pakistan Army Claims Major Gains on 13th Day of 1965 War
Lahore (HRNW)- On the 13th day of the September 1965 war, the Indian government reportedly barred journalists from visiting the war zones and restricted transparent reporting, while the Pakistan Army halted the Indian advance and captured the Bau railway station. According to the account, India suffered significant military losses during the first eight days of fighting,…
Karachi Port Sets Historic Cargo Handling Record at 55.8 Million Tonnes
Karachi (HRNW)- Karachi Port has achieved a historic milestone by handling the highest-ever volume of cargo and containers in its 138-year history, marking a significant development for Pakistan’s maritime trade. The achievement comes under the Prime Minister’s Task Force on Maritime Reforms, with Karachi Port playing a pivotal role in the country’s maritime commerce for more…
Dhabeji Power Breakdown Causes Shortfall of 100 Million Gallons in Karachi Water Supply
Karachi (HRNW)- A major power breakdown at the Dhabeji Pumping Station, caused by a cable fault in the K-Electric system, remains unresolved, resulting in a partial disruption of the water supply to Karachi. According to a spokesperson for the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation, power to various phases of the Dhabeji Pumping Station was suspended at…