Five Killed as School Wall Collapses in Karachi’s Orangi Town
Karachi (HRNW) — A school wall suddenly collapsed in Sector 11, L Block, Orangi Town, Karachi, killing five people and injuring several others, according to the information provided. Rescue teams rushed to the site following the incident and launched relief operations. Rescue personnel recovered people trapped under the debris and shifted the injured to Abbasi…
Six Security Guards Arrested in Karachi for Allegedly Waving Weapons and Wearing Police-Style Uniforms
Karachi (HRNW) — Police in Karachi have arrested six security guards allegedly found waving weapons while travelling in a Vigo vehicle and wearing police-style uniforms, following directives from Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar. According to police, the action was taken on the orders of the Sindh Home Minister against the security guards allegedly using uniforms…
Punjab Moves to Reform Christian Personal Laws, Approves Online Marriage Registration
Lahore (HRNW) — Punjab has made significant progress toward reforming personal laws governing the Christian community, with a high-level technical committee reaching consensus on presenting the proposed Christian Marriage Amendment Act before the provincial assembly. The second meeting of the high-level technical committee, constituted on the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, was chaired…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Responds to Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai’s Letter
Islamabad (HRNW) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reportedly sent a response to opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai’s letter regarding the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and new members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), according to sources. Sources said Achakzai received the prime minister’s response, in which Shehbaz Sharif assured that…
UK System Failure Disrupts More Than 8,000 Flights in Two Days
London (HRNW) — A system failure at 11 major airports across the United Kingdom disrupted more than 8,000 flights over two days, causing significant inconvenience for passengers and widespread travel delays. According to flight schedule data, 3,310 flights were affected on the first day, while 3,843 flights were affected on the second day. The affected…
Petition Filed in Lahore ATC Seeking Access to Former Federal Minister Hammad Azhar
Lahore (HRNW) — A petition has been filed before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore seeking access to former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar and permission for his close family members to meet him. The petition was filed by Hammad Azhar’s wife and mother, who stated that he is currently on…
Journalist Bilal Ghouri Produced in Court After Completion of Physical Remand
Islamabad (HRNW) — Journalist Bilal Ghouri was produced before the court after completion of his three-day physical remand in a case being heard by the Sessions Court. Judicial Magistrate Malik Aman heard the case, while the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) requested a further six-day physical remand of Bilal Ghouri. Bilal Ghouri’s lawyer, Imran…
Lahore: PTI Worker Falak Javed Produced in Jinnah House Attack Case
Lahore (HRNW) — The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore heard proceedings in the Jinnah House attack case, where arrested PTI worker Falak Javed was produced before the court after completion of her physical remand. The investigating officer requested the court to grant further physical remand of the accused to continue the investigation. According to police,…
Election Commission Disqualifies Zar Taj Gul and Sahibzada Hamid Raza
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Election Commission of Pakistan has disqualified Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Zar Taj Gul and Sahibzada Hamid Raza. Further details of the Election Commission’s decision, including the grounds for their disqualification and its legal implications, are expected to clarify the matter. The decision could have an impact on the political activities and…
Maulana Fazlur Rehman Announces Support for Jamaat-e-Islami Protest
Islamabad (HRNW) — Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has announced his support for Jamaat-e-Islami’s ongoing protest movement against the petroleum levy and rising inflation. Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman contacted JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as part of efforts to build support for the protest campaign….