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Cherish What You Have: In Gaza, a Simple Lighter Has Become a Precious Possession
Gaza (HRNW): The ongoing war and humanitarian crisis have made even the most basic necessities of life extremely difficult to obtain in Gaza. For 46-year-old Rabab, a simple lighter in her hand has become one of her most valuable possessions. In Gaza, even starting a fire to cook food or warm milk for children has…
Questions Raised Over Hajj 2027 Banking Arrangements as HBL Islamic Named Exclusive Partner
Islamabad (HRNW): Questions have emerged over the government’s banking arrangements for Hajj 2027 even before the formal process for receiving applications from pilgrims has begun. The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has designated HBL Islamic as a special banking partner for Hajj 2027, prompting calls for greater transparency regarding the basis and procedure…
Travel Time: Lahore Traffic Improves, Overtakes Islamabad and Karachi
LAHORE (HRNW) — Lahore has reportedly shown an improvement in travel time and traffic flow, moving ahead of Islamabad and Karachi, according to the World Traffic Index report. The report states that cities in Switzerland, Austria, Sweden and Germany rank among those offering the best travel times worldwide. The reported improvement in Lahore’s traffic flow…
Pakistan Bar Council Approves Resolution on Creation of New Provinces
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has unanimously approved a resolution regarding the creation of new provinces in Pakistan, calling for the matter to be considered strictly in accordance with the Constitution, due parliamentary procedure and national consensus. The resolution does not constitute approval for the immediate creation of any specific new province….
PPP Member and Spokesperson of Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah Allegedly Identified as Suspect in Multi-Million Rupee Call Centre Fraud Case
Karachi (HRNW): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Karachi Division General Secretary Rauf Nagori has issued an order suspending the party membership of Haider Umarani, a local PPP leader and former PS-100 candidate, following his arrest by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over allegations related to an illegal call centre and alleged fraud involving foreign…
Karachi Citizens Issued Nearly Rs. 4 Billion in E-Challans Over 10 Months, Public Raises Infrastructure Concerns
Karachi (HRNW) – Citizens in Karachi were issued e-challans worth nearly Rs. 4 billion during the last 10 months, according to an announcement made by DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah during his address at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The DIG Traffic stated that the amount collected through e-challans was higher than the…
Alleged Rs. 1 Billion Financial Irregularities Revealed in HESCO Salaries and Allowances
Islamabad (HRNW) – Alleged financial irregularities of more than Rs. 1.06 billion have been revealed in the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) regarding salaries and allowances. During a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly, audit officials disclosed that the national exchequer allegedly suffered losses due to ghost employees and double…
BRT Red Line Project: Citizen Files Rs1.787 Billion Compensation Claim After Losing Eye in Construction Accident
Karachi (HRNW) – A compensation claim has been heard before the Senior Civil Judge (East) / City Court Karachi regarding an accident during the construction of the BRT Red Line project, in which an overseas Pakistani citizen lost one eye. The plaintiff has sought a compensation amount of Rs1.787 billion from the Sindh Government, BRT…
Spain Creates New History, Holds Both Men’s and Women’s World Cup Titles Simultaneously
Madrid (HRNW) — Spain has created a new chapter in football history by becoming the first country to hold both the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup titles at the same time. Spain’s men’s team defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a dramatic extra-time battle. The final remained…
Karachi: Alleged multi-million financial scandal uncovered in Sindh Government’s Services, General Administration & Coordination Department
Karachi (HRNW) — A major alleged financial scandal has surfaced in the Sindh Government’s Services, General Administration & Coordination Department, with official documents revealing significant irregularities in payments running into tens of millions of rupees. According to the records, three firms — M/S Enterprises, Sadiq & Company, and Muzaffar Autos — received payments exceeding 45…