Funeral Prayers Held for Police Constable Owais Tanoli, Martyred in Line of Duty
Karachi (HRNW) — Funeral prayers were offered at Police Headquarters Garden for Police Constable Owais Tanoli, who was martyred while performing his duty in Karachi’s Korangi district. The funeral prayer was attended by Sindh Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho, Additional IG Karachi, Sindh Assembly member Farooq Awan, DIG South, DIG East, SSPs East,…
Drug Smuggling Case: 9 Convicted, Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Karachi (HRNW) — A Karachi anti-narcotics court has sentenced nine accused to life imprisonment and fines in a case involving the alleged smuggling of drugs abroad through the sea route. During the hearing, the prosecutor informed the court that the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) had arrested the nine accused in 2023 and recovered 525 kilograms of…
JUI-S Sindh leader highlights public service issues during Umerkot visit
UMERKOT/KUNRI (HRNW)- Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI) Sindh secretary general Allama Rashid Mahmood Soomro has criticised the provincial government over what he described as inadequate public services in education, healthcare, employment and law and order. Addressing public gatherings and party meetings in Kunri, Pithoro and Umerkot, Mr Soomro said people in Sindh, particularly those living in relatively…
Long List of Military and Retired Officers’ Appointments in Government Institutions Circulates
Islamabad (HRNW) — A lengthy list regarding the appointment of serving and retired military officers to various key government institutions, administrative positions and diplomatic posts is circulating on social media and in different circles. According to the circulating list, Major General (R) Dr. Azhar Mahmood Kayani has been appointed as Adviser on Health to Punjab…
Mir Raza Case: Judicial Commission Expresses Anger Over Failure to Provide Complete Record
Karachi (HRNW) — During the hearing of the Mir Raza case, the judicial commission expressed serious displeasure over the failure to provide all preliminary statements and relevant information. Justice Umar Sial issued a notice to DIG Aamir Farooqi, directing him to appear personally before the commission and explain why the complete record had not been…
Crude Oil Prices Rise Further in Global Markets
Karachi (HRNW) — Crude oil prices have risen further in global markets amid growing concerns over a prolonged disruption to international oil supplies. According to Reuters, Brent crude rose 0.54% in early trading to $96.80 per barrel. The report said concerns over a prolonged disruption to global oil supplies have intensified following fresh attacks by…
PECA Act Case: Journalist Bilal Ghori Remanded in NCCIA Custody for Three Days
Islamabad (HRNW) — Journalist Bilal Ghori was presented before a court in connection with a case registered against him under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) requested 10 days of physical remand for the journalist. The investigating officer told the court that recovery of Bilal Ghori’s YouTube…
Contempt of Court Case Over Failure to Remove Names from Passport Control List
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Islamabad High Court has summoned the Director General of Immigration and Passports, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, in person today in a contempt of court case over the failure to remove citizens’ names from the Passport Control List despite a court order. The court directed the DG Immigration and Passports to appear personally…
Islamabad ATC Grants Bail to 96 Accused
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has granted post-arrest bail to 96 individuals arrested in connection with a protest in support of Kashmir in Sector F-10. ATC Judge Abul Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain approved the post-arrest bail applications of all 96 accused arrested during the protest. The court granted bail against surety bonds…
Qalibaf Warns US: Iranian Assets Attack Could Put Regional Oil Interests at Risk
Tehran (HRNW)- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned the United States that any attack on Iranian assets could put US oil and gas interests in the region at risk. In a statement on social media platform X, Qalibaf said US oil and gas companies operating in regional waters and facilities could also face risks…