KP Approves Transport Monetization Policy, Judicial Officers to Receive Monthly Allowances From October 1
Peshawar (HRNW)- The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved a transport monetization policy for judicial officers, under which monthly transport allowances will be provided to members of the district judiciary from October 1, 2026. The policy follows recommendations for standardized transport monetization allowances for judicial officers. According to the notification issued by the Finance Department, District and…
Peshawar High Court Dismisses Shaukat Yousafzai’s Appeal in Damages Case
Peshawar (HRNW)- The Peshawar High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial minister Shaukat Yousafzai against a damages award, citing failure by the petitioner and his counsel to pursue the case. The court noted in its written ruling that the matter was called repeatedly, but neither Shaukat Yousafzai nor his lawyer appeared…
PM Shehbaz Meets Prince Rahim Aga Khan, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Development
New York (HRNW)- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Prince Rahim Aga Khan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, discussing ways to strengthen Pakistan’s longstanding relationship with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The Prime Minister warmly welcomed Prince Rahim Aga Khan and recalled…
PM Shehbaz Meets UN Chief, Discusses Regional Peace, Palestine and Terrorism
New York (HRNW)- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, discussing major regional and international developments, including peace efforts in the Middle East, Palestine, Afghanistan, and counterterrorism. During the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the multilateral system and…
Rawalpindi Padel Court Under Sixth Road Flyover Promotes Sports and Healthy Activities
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- The Rawalpindi Horticulture Agency is promoting sports and healthy recreational activities through the padel tennis court located beneath the Sixth Road flyover. The facility has become a venue for young people to participate in constructive sporting activities and provides an opportunity for citizens to engage in physical exercise and recreation. Special arrangements have also…
Maryam Aurangzeb Criticizes PTI Over Past Violent Incidents Ahead of September 27 Protest
Lahore (HRNW)- Punjab Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb has criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi over the party’s planned September 27 protest, referring to previous incidents involving violence and damage to public institutions. In a statement posted on social media, Aurangzeb referred to the 2014 protests at D-Chowk and incidents involving…
Pakistan Insurance Industry Assets Reach Rs4.1 Trillion, Premiums Rise to Rs778 Billion
Islamabad (HRNW)- The assets of Pakistan’s insurance industry have reached Rs4.1 trillion, while total premiums have risen to Rs778 billion, according to a new data report released by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The SECP report also revealed that insurance companies paid more than one million claims during 2025, marking the first time…
Rubio Says Trump Remains Open to Deal With Iran, Insists on No Nuclear Weapons
New York (HRNW)- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said President Donald Trump remains willing to reach an agreement with Iran to end the conflict, but Washington’s central condition is that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. Speaking to reporters in New York, Rubio said Trump was still open to an agreement that would…
Bessent Says US Sanctions Have Severely Disrupted Iran’s International Air Travel
Washington (HRNW)- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said American sanctions have severely disrupted Iran’s international air connections, claiming that more than 80 to 90 percent of external flights from Iran have been shut down. He also questioned how the Iranian delegation attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York would return home. Bessent made…
Sheinbaum Responds to Trump’s Mexico Drug Trafficking Remarks, Highlights Cross-Border Responsibilities
Mexico City (HRNW)- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded to US President Donald Trump’s criticism of Mexico over drug trafficking, emphasizing that the issue involves responsibilities on both sides of the US-Mexico border. Trump said in his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly that Mexico must take stronger action against drug cartels and described…