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Finland Announces Closure of Embassy in Pakistan Along with Missions in Afghanistan and Myanmar
Islamabad (HRNW)– Finland has announced the closure of its embassy in Pakistan citing operational and strategic reasons. A statement from Finland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that embassies in Islamabad, Kabul, and Yangon will be shut down in 2026. The decision is attributed to limited trade and economic relations with these countries, as well as changes…
Airbus A320 Flights Grounded Worldwide Fears of Major Flight Disruptions
Karachi (HRNW)– Following Airbus’ directive to immediately repair around 6,000 A320 aircraft worldwide, several countries have temporarily grounded these planes. The move comes after an emergency directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). India’s aviation regulator has instructed all airlines not to operate A320 family aircraft until repairs are completed. Airlines most affected…
13 Pakistani Nationals Arrested in Saudi Arabia for Alleged Livestock Theft
Taif (HRNW): Saudi police have arrested 13 Pakistani citizens in the city of Taif on charges of stealing livestock, according to Saudi media reports. Authorities stated that the suspects were involved in several incidents of sheep theft across the region. Following necessary legal procedures, the accused have been handed over to the Public Prosecution for…
Over 21,000 Pakistanis Imprisoned Worldwide — Full Global Breakdown Revealed
Islamabad (HRNW)– A comprehensive report submitted by the Ministry of Interior to the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights has revealed alarming details about the number of Pakistanis imprisoned across the world. According to the report, more than 21,000 Pakistani citizens are currently incarcerated in foreign prisons, with thousands serving sentences and many others facing…
Groom Rejects Dowry Worth Millions, Calls It “Father’s Hard-Earned Money”
New Dehli (HRNW)– In a heart-warming incident from India, a young groom set an inspiring example by refusing a heavy dowry offered by his bride’s family—winning the admiration of everyone present. According to Indian media, the wedding took place on November 22 in Muzaffarnagar where the 26-year-old groom firmly declined a dowry of 3.1 million…
UN warns that lifetime immunity undermines accountability and rule of law
New York (HRNW)– The United Nations (UN) human-rights chief has strongly condemned the recent 27th Constitutional Amendment passed in Pakistan, warning that granting lifetime immunity to the president and senior military leaders would seriously weaken accountability and erode the rule of law. In a statement issued recently, Volker Türk said that the amendment — adopted…
Bangladesh’s Former PM Khaleda Zia in ‘Very Critical’ Condition
DHAKA (HRNW): The health of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia has sharply deteriorated since her admission to hospital late last month, prompting her family and party leaders to urge the nation to pray for her recovery. The 80-year-old BNP chairperson was admitted on November 23 with symptoms of a lung infection and has since…
Sri Lanka Floods Landslides Death Toll Climbs to 123
COLOMBO (HRNW) : The death toll from devastating floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah has risen to 123, with another 130 people still unaccounted for, Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported on Saturday. DMC Director General Sampath Kotuwegoda said large-scale relief efforts are ongoing, with 43,995 residents displaced and housed in government-run welfare…
Drone Strike from Afghanistan Kills Three Chinese Nationals in Tajikistan
GENEVA (HRNW): Authorities in Tajikistan confirmed Thursday that three Chinese workers were killed when a drone attack was launched from Afghan territory near the shared border. The incident marks a new escalation in ongoing tensions between Tajikistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers. Attack Launched via Grenade-Equipped UAV In an official statement, Tajikistan reported that the strike…
Drone Strike From Afghanistan Kills Three Chinese Workers in Tajikistan Officials Confirm
Afghanistan (HRNW) – Tajik authorities announced on Thursday that three Chinese nationals were killed after a drone attack was launched from Afghan territory near the shared border. The incident highlights rising instability along the frontier and ongoing tensions between Tajikistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government. Attack Carried Out With Armed Drone In an official statement, Tajikistan…