2025
Pakistan Becomes China’s Largest Debtor with $22.5 Billion in Loans — Transparency Report Sparks Economic Debate
Islamabad (HRNW) — Pakistan has emerged as China’s largest debtor, owing $22.5 billion, according to a newly released list of countries indebted to Beijing. China’s report outlines the countries that have received substantial loans under various financial and development agreements. Pakistan tops the list, marking it as the biggest borrower of Chinese funds worldwide. According…
Balochistan Health Secretary Transferred After Exposing Massive Corruption — A Blow to Reform and Justice
Quetta (HRNW) — In a shocking move, the Secretary of Health, Balochistan, Daud Khan Khilji, has been transferred reportedly due to differences of opinion after daring to open files related to billions of rupees in corruption within the provincial health department. This decision sends a deeply troubling and disappointing message from the Government of Balochistan…
Pakistan Criminalizes Domestic Verbal Abuse and Neglect Under New Domestic Violence Bill 2025
Islamabad (HRNW) — In Pakistan, verbally abusing one’s wife, children, or any household member has officially been declared a crime, as the National Assembly passed the Domestic Violence Bill 2025. Under the new law, keeping one’s wife in a household with others against her will is now a punishable offense. Likewise, making false accusations against…
Karachi: Garden Police Clash with Interprovincial Robber Gang, Two Suspects Arrested Injured
Karachi (HRNW) — A police encounter took place in Karachi’s Garden area between law enforcement and an interprovincial robber gang, resulting in the arrest of two suspects in injured condition. According to police, the encounter occurred near the Karachi Zoo within the jurisdiction of Garden Police Station. Police identified the arrested suspects as Muhammad Saleem…
22 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Amid Continued Israeli Bombardment
Gaza (HRNW)– Despite the ceasefire agreement, Israeli bombardment continues in Gaza, killing 22 Palestinians and injuring over 80. The first attack targeted a car in Rimal, killing five people, followed by airstrikes on houses in Deir al-Balah and Nussirat camps, claiming 10 more lives. Another bombing in western Gaza City killed five additional Palestinians. Both…
Pope Accepts Resignation of Spanish Bishop Amid Abuse Investigation
Cadiz/Ceuta (HRNW)– The Vatican announced that Pope Leo Xornoza has accepted the resignation of Spain’s Catholic Bishop Rafael Xornoza. The bishop, who led the Diocese of Cadiz and Ceuta since 2011, is under investigation by a special church tribunal in Madrid for alleged sexual abuse in the 1990s, allegations he denies. Rafael Xornoza, 76, becomes…
UK Records Coldest Autumn Night in 15 Years as Scotland Hits -12.6°C
London (HRNW)– The coldest night of autumn was recorded in several cities, with Glasgow and Edinburgh reaching -12.6°C, Cardiff -7.2°C, London -6.7°C, and Belfast -6°C. Schools in the hardest-hit cities have been closed, and amber cold health alerts were issued for Glasgow, Edinburgh, and surrounding areas, with yellow alerts in other cities. Heavy snowfall disrupted…
US Warns India Over Russian Oil Purchases, Reliance Pulls Out Amid Pressure
Washington/New delhi (HRNW)– US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned India against strengthening its economy by purchasing cheap petrol from Russia, even threatening Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with heavy tariffs. Initially, India defended its Russian oil imports as a matter of national security, stating it would not halt purchases at anyone’s behest. However, as…
Torrential Rains in Central Vietnam Leave 55 Dead and Thousands Affected
Vietnam (HRNW)- Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains have claimed the lives of 55 people in central Vietnam, with 13 others reported missing, according to the country’s disaster agency. Over the past week, parts of central Vietnam, including Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa provinces, have received more than 1,900 millimeters (74.8 inches) of rain….
Divergence Among Judges Over 27th Constitutional Amendment in Full Court Meeting
Islamabad (HRNW)– After the approval of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, neither of the two proposals—collective resignation nor support for the amendment—could be implemented in the full court meeting chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, highlighting a divided opinion among the judges. During the meeting, a few judges suggested issuing a statement acknowledging that…