Indian PM Narendra Modi Arrives in Malaysia to Boost Bilateral Ties
New Delhi (HRNW)- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Malaysia on Saturday for a two-day official visit. He was warmly welcomed by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim upon his arrival. Modi had given clear indications before the visit that he wanted to further strengthen cooperation with Malaysia in key areas of defence, security, economy…
Trump Responds to Viral Racist Video of Obamas Says He Has Not Seen It
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has said that he has not seen the part of the video that went viral on social media in which former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama were portrayed as monkeys. President Trump made it clear that he was unaware of the racist clip and could…
Iran Rejects US Demand to Halt Uranium Enrichment During Oman Talks
Muscat/Tehran (HRNW)- Iran has rejected the US demand to halt uranium enrichment during talks in Oman. According to a regional diplomat, Iran has made it clear that it is not ready to give up its right to enrich uranium. The diplomat says that Iran is ready to discuss the level and purity of enrichment or…
UK Condemns Islamabad Terror Attack, Expresses Solidarity with Pakistan
London/Islamabad (HRNW)- British Foreign Secretary Evette Cooper has strongly condemned the horrific attack in Islamabad, calling it a deeply saddening and heartbreaking incident. In a statement issued from London, the British Foreign Secretary said that the UK’s thoughts and sympathies are with all the victims and their families. She expressed her condolences to the families…
Last Two Days for Pakistani Hajj Pilgrims to Complete Saudi Visa Biometrics
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs has reminded Hajj pilgrims that the last two days are left to get their Saudi Hajj visa biometrics done. According to a spokesperson for the ministry, pilgrims must get their biometrics done by February 8 to obtain a Hajj visa. The spokesperson said that Hajj pilgrims can…
Two Pakistani Candidates Shortlisted for Astronaut Training Under Pakistan-China Space Cooperation
Islamabad (HRNW)- SPARC has crossed another important milestone in Pakistan’s human spaceflight program. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the second phase of astronaut selection has been successfully completed and two Pakistani candidates have been shortlisted after initial screening. The ISPR said that the shortlisted candidates have completed comprehensive medical and psychological tests in…
D-8 Delegation Visits Cultural Sites, Appreciates Punjab’s Heritage Preservation Efforts
Lahore (HRNW)- A delegation of the D8 group of developing Islamic countries reached Poonch House, where Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb warmly welcomed the visiting delegation. The delegation included representatives from Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Turkey and Azerbaijan. On this occasion, the delegates appreciated the efforts of the Punjab government to preserve and…
US Congressmen Condemn Mosque Attack, Express Solidarity with Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)- US Congressman and Co-Chairman of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus Tom Swazy has expressed deep sorrow and shock over the suicide attack at a mosque in Islamabad. In his statement, Tom Swazy said that he was deeply shocked to hear the news of the suicide attack at a mosque in Islamabad. He said that…
Federal Health Minister Visits Hospitals, Reviews Treatment of Blast Victims
Islamabad (HRNW)- Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal visited PIMS and Polyclinic Hospital to visit the injured in the suicide blast and review the medical facilities. The Federal Health Minister took a briefing from the hospital administration regarding the treatment and facilities for the injured. On this occasion, Mustafa Kamal said that out of the 121…
Afghanistan Condemns Mosque Blast, Expresses Condolences to Victims
Islamabad/Kabul (HRNW)- The Afghan Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the explosion that occurred during Friday prayers at a mosque in Islamabad and expressed deep sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of worshippers and the injury of several people. A statement issued by the Afghan Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that targeting mosques and sacred religious rituals is…