2026
UK Vows to Defend Itself After Iran Warns of Strikes on British Bases
London (HRNW)- Britain has responded to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ threat to target British military bases for assisting the United States, reaffirming its commitment to defending the country and its people. Britain said on Thursday that its armed forces are fully prepared to defend the country against any attack after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned that UK…
Trump Says Damaged Ships in Gulf Will Be Compensated Using Frozen Iranian Assets
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will compensate for damage to ships, cargo, and related equipment in the Gulf region using frozen Iranian assets under US control. According to the foreign news agency Reuters, President Trump made the announcement in a statement posted on his social media platform Truth Social,…
CAA Revokes South Air’s Permit for Commercial Flights at Private Airfields
Karachi (HRNW)- The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has revoked South Air’s permission to operate commercial flights from private airfields, citing violations of aviation regulations. According to a letter issued by the Civil Aviation Authority to South Air CEO Nishat Fatima, commercial flight operations are not permitted at the Juzak airfield in Talhar and Saindak, as…
Senate Committee Says Abolishing Unnecessary Ministries Could Save Up to Rs5 Trillion Annually
Islamabad (HRNW)- Members of the Senate Functional Committee on Devolution have said that Pakistan could save up to Rs5 trillion annually by abolishing unnecessary federal ministries and reducing government expenditures. The committee met under the chairmanship of Senator Zameer Hussain, where members reviewed the implementation of the 18th Constitutional Amendment and the transfer of powers to…
Heavy Rains and Flash Floods Claim 28 Lives Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar (HRNW)- At least 28 people have lost their lives and 29 others have been injured across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since July 19 due to heavy rains and flash floods that caused roofs and walls of houses to collapse and swept people away in floodwaters. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) spokesperson, the deceased include…
Hot and Humid Weather to Persist as Monsoon Rains Expected Across Sindh
Karachi (HRNW)- The weather in Karachi will remain partly cloudy, hot, and humid today, with thunderstorms expected in the city’s suburban areas. According to the Early Warning Center of the Pakistan Meteorological Department, light rain or drizzle is also likely in parts of Karachi, while light rain is expected on Saturday and drizzle is forecast for…
FBR Announces Income Tax Return Filing for Tax Year 2026 to Begin on July 27
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made an important announcement regarding the submission of income tax returns, stating that the formal filing of income tax returns for the Tax Year 2026 will begin on July 27. According to the FBR spokesperson, all taxpayers have been directed to submit their tax returns correctly, completely,…
Pakistan Tells UN Security Council India Is an Enemy of Peace, Reaffirms Kashmir’s International Status
New York (HRNW)- Pakistan has given a strong response to India at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), stating that India itself is an enemy of peace and that Jammu and Kashmir is neither an integral part of India nor an internal matter. During a discussion on the peaceful resolution of disputes under UN Security Council…
Monsoon Rains Continue in Lahore, Cloudy Weather and More Showers Expected Today
Lahore (HRNW)- Lahore is likely to experience mostly cloudy weather with light rain today, while sunshine and clouds are expected to alternate throughout the day. Under the ongoing monsoon system, the highest rainfall recorded this morning was 40 mm in Farrukhabad, followed by 34 mm in Gulshan-e-Ravi and 34 mm at Sagian Bridge, while Samanabad received…
Islamabad High Court Reserves Verdict on Admissibility of Iman Mazari, Hadi Ali Chatha Petitions in Controversial Tweets Case
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Islamabad High Court has reserved its decision on the admissibility of the suspension petitions filed by Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha in the controversial tweets case. Justice Azam Khan heard the case, during which the lawyer representing the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) raised objections to the petitions, arguing that they…