Balochistan Police Operations: 16 Kidnapped Persons Recovered
Quetta (HRNW) — A special campaign against criminal elements is underway across Balochistan’s nine police ranges and 33 districts on the directives of Balochistan Inspector General of Police Muhammad Tahir. According to police, 16 kidnapped persons, including an 11-year-old girl, were safely recovered during operations over the past three weeks. Police also reported the arrest…
Petroleum Levy Talks: Government Seeks Three More Days from Jamaat-e-Islami
Islamabad (HRNW) — Talks between the government and Jamaat-e-Islami over the petroleum levy are continuing, with the government seeking three more days to address the matter. According to sources, the government delegation requested Jamaat-e-Islami to give it an additional three days for consultation and progress on the issue. The government also asked the party not…
Algeria Cuts Diplomatic Ties with the UAE
Algiers (HRNW) — Algeria has announced that it is severing diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates. However, no immediate or clear reason was given for the decision to cut diplomatic ties. Relations between the two countries have reportedly faced tensions in recent times. However, Algeria has yet to provide detailed official clarification regarding the…
Decision to Expedite Execution of Arrest Warrants Against PTI Leaders
Islamabad (HRNW) — Following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar, authorities have reportedly decided to expedite the execution of previously issued arrest warrants against other PTI leaders wanted in various cases. According to sources, PTI leaders facing court-issued warrants in connection with various cases, including the November 2024 D-Chowk protest, could face…
Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defence Cooperation Continues, Implementation of Agreement Will Take Time: FO
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Foreign Office spokesperson has said that defence cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is continuing, while implementation of the recently signed defence agreement will require some time. During the Foreign Office’s weekly briefing, the spokesperson said that Pakistani forces are present in Saudi Arabia for training and logistical purposes. The spokesperson…
Two Boats Catch Fire in China and the Philippines, 25 Dead and Hundreds Missing
Beijing (HRNW) — At least 25 people have been killed and hundreds reported missing after two separate boats caught fire in China and the Philippines. According to initial reports, rescue and emergency operations are underway following the incidents, while authorities continue efforts to locate those reported missing. Further details regarding the causes of the fires…
Quetta: Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Minor Wife
Quetta (HRNW) — Police in Killi Samli, Kachlak, have arrested Kamran alias Abdul Sattar for allegedly beating his minor wife to death. Police said the alleged murder weapon was also recovered from the suspect. According to police, the victim, Shukria Bibi, was allegedly assaulted with an iron rod inside the house. The suspect subsequently took…
Sindh Assembly Approves One-Year Extension of Rangers Deployment and Powers
Karachi (HRNW) — The Sindh Assembly has approved a resolution extending the deployment and powers of the Rangers in the province for another one year. According to the resolution, Rangers will remain deployed in Sindh from July 20, 2026, to July 19, 2027. The extension has been made under Article 147 of the Constitution. The…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets High-Level Gates Foundation Delegation
Islamabad (HRNW) — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held an important meeting in Islamabad with a high-level delegation from the Gates Foundation, where matters relating to public health, polio eradication, nutrition and the welfare of vulnerable segments of society were discussed. During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the government’s firm commitment to achieving…
Judicial Magistrate West Raids Pak Colony Police Station, Seeks Recovery of Two Citizens
Karachi (HRNW) — Judicial Magistrate West reportedly conducted a raid at Pak Colony Police Station in an effort to recover two citizens, Shamir son of Zubair and Nauman Baloch son of Shaukat Ali, who were allegedly taken away by a Pak Colony police team earlier in the day. According to lawyer Fareed Baloch, the two…