Korangi Residents Question Spending on Flower Exhibition Amid Lack of Basic Facilities
Karachi (HRNW)- A flower exhibition and fair organized in Korangi, Karachi, under the supervision of District Chairman Naeem Ahmed Sheikh featured motorcycles, Umrah tickets, prizes worth millions of rupees, and musical performances. However, local residents criticized the event, saying that such activities are merely symbolic while basic civic problems in Karachi’s Korangi area remain unresolved. Citizens…
Jamaat-e-Islami Intensifies Strategy for No-Confidence Motion Against Mayor
Karachi (HRNW)- The parliamentary party meeting of Jamaat-e-Islami was held last night in Karachi Municipality under the chairmanship of opposition and parliamentary leader Saifuddin Advocate. The meeting was specially attended by Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi Munem Zafar Khan. The opposition leader informed the council members about contacts with other parties and members, while detailed consultation and…
Landhi EPZ Factory Fire Brought Under Control After 11 Hours
Karachi (HRNW)- The fire that broke out in a plastic factory in the Export Processing Zone in Landhi was brought under control after 11 hours, and the cooling process is underway. The fire broke out in plastic, used clothing and shoe factories. According to the Chief Fire Officer, the fire spread from one factory to…
Sindh High Court Announces Ramadan Court Timings
Karachi (HRNW)- The Sindh High Court has issued a notification regarding the working hours of the courts during the holy month of Ramadan. According to the notification, the courts will function from Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, with a half-hour break. On Friday, court proceedings will be conducted from 8:30 am…
Saim Ayub Becomes PSL’s Most Expensive Retained Player with Rs 126 Million Deal
Karachi (HRNW)- Saim Ayub has become the most expensive player to be retained in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The Hyderabad team has retained Saim Ayub for a hefty fee of Rs 126 million. Saim Ayub was retained by Hyderabad in its team after being released from Peshawar Zalmi. After this retention, Saim Ayub’s PSL…
US-Iran Talks Progress in Muscat with Oman as Mediator Abbas Araqchi Presents Initial Plan
Muscat (HRNW)- The first round of US-Iran talks began in Muscat, led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaid facilitating the discussions. According to Iranian state media IRNA, Araqchi presented an initial plan to resolve the ongoing impasse, which was conveyed to the US…
US-Iran Direct Talks Begin in Muscat Today to Address Regional Tensions and Nuclear Issues
Muscat (HRNW)- Important direct talks between the United States and Iran are set to begin today in the Omani capital, Muscat, without the participation of any third country. Iran will be represented by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, while the US delegation will include President Donald Trump’s special representative Steve Whittaker and possibly Jared Kushner. Sources…
Russia and Ukraine Exchange 314 Prisoners After Abu Dhabi Talks, No Breakthrough on War Agreement
Abu Dhabi (HRNW)- Following two days of talks in Abu Dhabi, Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 314 prisoners, marking the first major prisoner swap in five months, but no significant progress has been made on a broader agreement to end the war. The talks, mediated by the United States, were described as detailed and positive,…
Saudi Arabia to Begin Hajj 2026 Visa Issuance on February 8, Early Preparations Underway
Mecca (HRNW)- The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that the issuance of visas for Hajj 2026 will begin on February 8. This year, the process has started earlier than usual to ensure timely completion of Hajj arrangements and provide improved facilities to pilgrims. According to the ministry, all service contracts for international…
Trump Claims to Have Prevented Three Nuclear Wars Calls for Modern Arms Agreement
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has said that he stopped three nuclear wars last year in 2026. US President Donald Trump said in an address at an event that the United States is the most powerful country in the world and that he stopped nuclear wars between Pakistan and India, Iran and Israel, and…