2025
India 23 Killed in Fire at Goa Nightclub
Goa (HRNW) — At least 23 people were killed when a massive fire broke out at a nightclub in the Arpora district of India’s coastal state of Goa, officials confirmed on Saturday. According to international news agencies, the blaze was triggered by a gas cylinder explosion inside the club. The fire quickly engulfed the building,…
Mardan: Major Blow to Tobacco Smuggling — Largest Illegal Cigarette Manufacturing Machinery Seized
Mardan (HRNW) — In a significant breakthrough against tobacco smuggling, authorities in Mardan have seized what officials describe as the largest illegal cigarette manufacturing machinery ever discovered in the region. According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the raided facility was generating an estimated daily revenue of around PKR 45 million through illicit cigarette…
Federal Government Imposes Travel Ban on Senior PTI Leaders
Islamabad (HRNW)— The federal government has placed a travel ban on several senior leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), officially adding their names to the Exit Control List (ECL). According to a private news channel, the decision was made in connection with the May 9 riots, following recommendations from the Punjab Home Department. The ECL Committee…
Kasur Tragedy Woman Sets Herself on Fire After Police Officer Accused of Rape Is Acquitted
Kasur, Pakistan (HRNW)— A heartbreaking incident has shaken the Punjab district of Kasur, where a woman set herself on fire after a court acquitted the police officer accused of raping her. According to local sources, the incident occurred in the Pattoki area of Kasur. The accused, Constable Rafiq, was charged in 2022 with sexually assaulting…
ADB Approves $381 Million Projects to Boost Agriculture, Education, and Health in Punjab
Lahore (HRNW)– The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved three major projects totaling $381 Million to enhance agriculture, education, and health in Punjab, Pakistan. A $120 Million loan and $4 Million grant will provide modern, eco-friendly agricultural machinery to benefit 220,000 rural families and train 15,000 women in modern farming techniques. Additionally, $107 Million has…
Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi Warns Against Campaigns Weakening Pakistan Calls for Political Unity
Lahore (HRNW)– Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, stated that the ongoing campaign against the army and national security institutions aims to weaken Pakistan both economically and politically. Speaking to the media, he emphasized that the army belongs to all Pakistanis and should remain free from political interference. He also addressed…
Allama Dr. Raghib Naeemi Appointed Chairman of Council of Islamic Ideology
Islamabad (HRNW) – Allama Dr. Raghib Naeemi has been officially appointed as the Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology by the Ministry of Law and Justice. The ministry issued a formal notification confirming his appointment, which is set for a three-year term. Support educational and religious initiatives:Donate here.
Sindh Minister Sharjeel Memon Highlights Challenges Facing Print Media and Calls for Support
Karachi (HRNW)– Provincial Minister Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that print media worldwide is facing severe challenges, as people now get their news from mobile phones and social media operates 24/7. He emphasized that electronic media and the race for breaking news have made it difficult for newspapers to compete. Memon stressed the need to…
Khawaja Asif Criticizes PTI Over Army Remarks and Social Media Campaigns
Islamabad (HRNW)– Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that his party has previously criticised the army but never crossed the red line, unlike PTI. He warned that excessive criticism of the army is actively weakening state institutions. Asif criticized PTI leaders for not supporting anti-terrorism operations or attending funerals of security personnel. He further condemned interviews…
Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb Appointed as Supreme Court Judge
Islamabad (HRNW)– The Ministry of Law and Justice has issued a formal notification for the appointment of Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb as a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. According to the spokesperson, Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb will take the oath of office in the Supreme Court on Monday at 1 pm….