Powerful Explosion Shakes Residential Building in Bandar Abbas, Iran; Rescue Operations Underway
Bandar Abbas (HRNW)- A powerful explosion rocked a residential building in Iran’s Gulf coastal city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday, causing severe damage to the building, while several vehicles and nearby shops were also affected. According to the news agency, the explosion took place in an 8-story building located in the city’s Moalem Boulevard area,…
Aceh Authorities in Indonesia Face Global Criticism Over Public Punishments for Alcohol and Premarital Relations
Aceh (HRNW)- Under local laws, people who drink alcohol and couples who have sex without marriage are being punished severely. According to the report, such couples were publicly punished with 140 lashes, which has drawn sharp criticism from human rights circles. Authorities say that these measures are being taken to maintain social morality in accordance…
Over 200 Killed in Deadly Coltan Mine Collapse in Rabaya
Congo (HRNW)- More than 200 people were killed on Wednesday when a coltan mine collapsed in the eastern region of Rabaya in the Central African country of Congo. Many people, including children and women, were involved in the accident, while at least 20 people were seriously injured and are being transferred to medical centers for…
Trump Warns Iran Amid Rising Tensions, US Fully Prepared Militarily
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has said that Iran wants a deal with the United States, but only Iran knows what deadline they have been given. President Trump added that he will not reveal his military plan against Iran yet, and that the United States is fully prepared to use its powerful naval forces….
Rwanda Hosts First Coffee Festival in Pakistan to Boost Trade, Investment, and Cultural Ties
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Rwandan High Commission successfully organized the first Rwandan Coffee Festival in Pakistan, which aimed to introduce Rwanda’s specialty Arabica coffee and promote trade, investment and cultural cooperation with Pakistan. The festival was inaugurated by the Rwandan High Commissioner H.H. Haririmana Fatu, who welcomed the participants and stressed the importance of South-South cooperation…
Federal Ministry Announces Hajj Visa Biometrics Can Be Completed from Home via “Saudi Visa Bio” App, Deadline February 8
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs has made an important announcement regarding the biometrics of Saudi Arabia’s Hajj visa. The ministry spokesperson said that Hajj pilgrims can complete their biometrics quickly from home through the “Saudi Visa Bio” app. It is mandatory to get Saudi biometrics done to obtain a Hajj visa, and…
Police Issue Basant Alert, Kite Flying Allowed Only on Feb 6, 7 and 8, Over 1,200 Arrested Under Kite Flying Act
Lahore (HRNW)- Lahore Police has alerted the citizens regarding Jashn-e-Basant and said that Jashn-e-Basant will be celebrated only on February 6, 7 and 8, while kite flying will be held only on these dates. The buying and selling process will start from tomorrow. DIG Operations Faisal Kamran said that 1316 cases have been registered this…
10-Year-Old Boy Injured by Kite String in Valencia Town, DIG Orders Crackdown on Illegal Kite Flying
Lahore (HRNW)- A dangerous incident occurred in Valencia Town when a kite string got stuck in the neck of 10-year-old Mustafa Effendi. The incident took place at around 5 pm last evening, after which the injured child was rushed to the hospital. After medical assistance, the child was out of danger by evening and was…
Supreme Court Bans Colonial-Era Language in Police System, Prohibits Use of “Sir” and “Complainant” in FIRs
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Supreme Court has banned the use of the British colonial style of writing in the police system and has banned the use of the term “Sir” for SHO in applications and FIRs. According to the Supreme Court’s decision, the title “Sir” will not be used for the Thanidar in future FIRs, but…
PIMS Confirms Eye Examination of PTI Founder Imran Khan, Treatment Recommendations Finalized
Islamabad (HRNW)- PIMS Hospital Executive Director Rana Imran Sikandar has confirmed the examination of the right eye of PTI founder Imran Khan and released details about the treatment. In a statement, Rana Imran Sikandar said that the PTI founder was brought to PIMS Hospital for a medical examination a few days ago, where he complained…