Karachi
Seventy Flights To Gulf And Other International Destinations Cancelled Across Pakistan Airports
KARACHI (HRNW)- A massive disruption in air travel has been reported as 70 flights scheduled for Gulf countries and other international destinations were cancelled across Pakistan’s major airports. According to airport sources, the cancellations include 27 flights from Karachi, 23 from Islamabad, and 10 from Peshawar. Furthermore, 12 flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore—destined…
Sindh Education Department Issues Notice To Private Schools; Prohibits Forced Purchase Of Uniforms And Books
KARACHI (HRNW)- The Sindh Education Department has issued a formal notice to private educational institutions across the province, strictly directing them not to compel students or parents to purchase uniforms, textbooks, and other stationery items directly from the school. The directive aims to curb exploitative practices and provide financial relief to parents who often face immense…
Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui Terms US-Iran Ceasefire A Historic Gift For Global Peace; Praises Military And Civil Leadership
KARACHI (HRNW)- The Chairman of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, has hailed the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran and the upcoming negotiations in Islamabad as a historic gift from Pakistan to global peace. In a special statement issued from the Bahadurabad center, he paid a glowing tribute to the Government…
Gas Load Shedding Crisis Intensifies In Karachi; Citizens Grapple With Unannounced Outages And High LPG Prices
KARACHI (HRNW)- The Sui gas load shedding crisis in the city has taken a severe turn as the administration disconnected gas supplies abruptly and without prior notice, leaving residents in significant distress. According to the newly implemented schedule, gas supply remains suspended from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and throughout the…
State Bank of Pakistan Successfully Repays $1.43 Billion International Bond on Time
Karachi (HRNW)- The State Bank of Pakistan achieved a major financial milestone on April 7, 2026, by completing the timely repayment of a $1.43 billion international bond. According to sources, the principal amount of the bond in this repayment was $1.3 billion, while the remaining amount was paid as interest. The payment was made through an…
PSX Soars Nearly 13,000 Points as Iran-US Ceasefire Sparks Global Market Rally
Karachi (HRNW)- The economic impact of the Iran-US ceasefire, following what is being described as Pakistan’s successful diplomatic efforts, was immediately visible in the global and local financial markets. On Wednesday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded a massive surge of 12,920 points, pushing the KSE-100 Index to 164,594 points. According to the PSX administration, trading…
Gold Prices Surge Sharply in Global and Local Markets, Silver Also Rises
Karachi (HRNW)- Gold prices witnessed a sharp increase in both global and local markets on Wednesday, pushing rates to new record levels. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce surged by $157, bringing the new global price to $4,814 per ounce. Under the impact of the global rise, the price of 24-carat…
Dumper Association Threatens Strike Over Fuel Prices
HYDERABAD (HRNW): The All Truck Dumper Association has threatened to shut down goods transport operations if the prices of petroleum products are not reduced immediately. Press Conference in Hyderabad Speaking at a press conference in Hyderabad, the President of the All Truck Dumper Association stated that the continuous hike in petrol and diesel prices has…
Builder Mafia Activities in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 2 Make Life Miserable for Residents
KARACHI (HRNW): The unchecked activities of the builder mafia in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 2 have made life difficult for local residents. According to sources, illegal commercial units are being constructed on residential plots, severely damaging the area’s infrastructure. Specifically, illegal construction is currently underway on Plot No. 110-A. Fraudulent Sales and Infrastructure Decay Local residents report…
Karachi Traffic Police Launch Joint Snap-Checking Campaign
KARACHI (HRNW): A joint snap-checking campaign by the Karachi Traffic Police is currently underway, with active participation from the Traffic Police, District Police, and the Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell (AVLC). Action Against Illegal Number Plates The campaign focuses on vehicles with missing number plates, hidden plates, or those using illegal/fancy plates. During the operation: Numerous cars…