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Pakistan Ranks 1st Globally in 2026 Global Terrorism Index as Fatalities Hit Decade High
ISLAMABAD: (HRNW) According to the latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), Pakistan has been ranked as the country most impacted by terrorism in the world. This marks the first time since the index’s inception that Pakistan has topped the list, overtaking Burkina Faso. The report highlights…
Federal Government Suspends Non-Salary Allowances Amid Intensifying Austerity Drive
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): In a move that has sparked concern among government employees just days before Eid-ul-Fitr, the Federal Government has suspended the payment of all non-salary allowances and benefits. Following special directives to curb public spending, the Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR) has halted all disbursements except for basic salaries and pensions. This temporary suspension…
Pakistan and Afghanistan Announce Temporary “Eid Ceasefire” Following International Mediation
QUETTA (HRNW): In a significant diplomatic development ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, Pakistan and Afghanistan have announced a “temporary pause” in their ongoing cross-border military operations. Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar confirmed on Wednesday that the decision to halt operations was made following formal requests from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey. The ceasefire is scheduled to…
Kashmir Issue Remains an Unavoidable Global Reality, Asserts Chairman Kashmir Council EU
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): Ali Raza Syed, Chairman of the Kashmir Council EU, has reaffirmed that the Kashmir dispute is an internationally recognized issue that cannot be sidelined or forgotten under any circumstances. In a statement addressing the volatile security situation in the Middle East and other global crises, he emphasized that the international community must not…
Rare Chital Deer Dies at Vehari Zoo Amid Allegations of Criminal Negligence
VEHARI (HRNW): The Vehari Zoo has once again come under intense scrutiny following the tragic death of a rare pregnant Chital (spotted) deer and her unborn offspring, allegedly due to a lack of timely medical assistance and administrative apathy. According to local sources, the deer suffered throughout the night without any veterinary intervention. Witnesses and…
Pakistan Extends Ban on Indian Flights for Another Month as Airspace Closure Reaches One-Year Mark
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The Pakistan Airports Authority has officially extended the ban on Indian aircraft entering Pakistani airspace for an additional month, according to a NOTAM issued on Wednesday afternoon. The directive stipulates that all Indian commercial airlines, military aircraft, and any planes registered in India or operated by Indian entities will remain barred from Pakistani…
Medical Board Conducts Follow-up Eye Examination of Imran Khan at Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI (HRNW): A high-level five-member medical board conducted a detailed follow-up examination of PTI founder Imran Khan’s affected eye at Adiala Jail today. The check-up, performed in the presence of his wife, Bushra Bibi, was carried out by a team of specialists constituted by the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad following judicial orders. The medical team…
Field Marshal Asim Munir Warns Against Religious Violence and Cross-Border Terrorism
RAWALPINDI (HRNW): Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir has categorically stated that violence will not be tolerated in Pakistan and that religious sentiments must not be exploited to incite unrest within the country. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir made these remarks during a high-level meeting with…
Government Implements New Fixed Charges on Electricity Bills for All Consumers
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The government has officially introduced additional fixed monthly charges in electricity bills, with recovery beginning from the February billing cycle. According to officials, these charges have been imposed on both protected and non-protected categories of domestic consumers to meet revenue requirements. For protected consumers, a monthly fixed charge of 200 rupees has been…
Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: Shawwal Moon Not Sighted in Pakistan, Malaysia, or Bangladesh; Eid to be Celebrated on Saturday
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan has officially announced that the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted in any part of the country on Thursday evening. Following a high-level meeting chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the committee confirmed that since no credible testimonies were received from across the provinces, the 1st of…