2026
Supreme Court Rules It Has No Jurisdiction Over NAB Cases, Transfers Appeals to Federal Constitutional Court
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling declaring that it does not have the jurisdiction to hear appeals and bail applications in cases under the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Act. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar announced the short order, stating that, under Sections 32 and 32A of the NAB Act, all central appeals and…
Transparency International Pakistan Demands Probe into Alleged Irregularities in Sindh ADP Budget Process
Karachi (HRNW) – Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has demanded an immediate, transparent, and impartial investigation into alleged procedural irregularities and possible manipulation in the Annual Development Programme (ADP) of Sindh for the fiscal year 2026-27 during the budget preparation process. In a letter issued on 17 July 2026, Transparency International Pakistan stated that it received…
Dr. Aakash Murder Case: Three Arrested Suspects Killed in Alleged Police Encounter
Karachi (HRNW) – Three suspects arrested in connection with the murder case of young doctor Aakash were killed in an alleged police encounter in Karachi. According to the Special Investigation Unit (SIU), a raid was conducted in Umar Brohi Goth, Gulshan-e-Maymar, based on information provided by the arrested suspects regarding their alleged absconding accomplices. Police…
Ans Sarwar Appointed UK Trade Minister, Achieves Unique Distinction of Serving in All Three Houses
London (HRNW) – Ans Sarwar, son of former Governor of Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, has been appointed as the Trade Minister in the cabinet of British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Following this appointment, Ans Sarwar is set to achieve a unique distinction in British politics, as he will become associated with all three chambers of…
Session Judge, Security Guard Killed in Mastung Highway Shooting; Additional Sessions Judge Among Two Injured
Mastung (HRNW) – A shooting incident on the National Highway in Mastung, Balochistan, claimed the lives of Session Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar and his security guard, Muhammad Zaman, while Additional Sessions Judge Tariq Lashari and another individual sustained serious injuries. According to the local Station House Officer (SHO), unidentified assailants opened fire on the vehicle…
Marco Rubio Warns Iran of Consequences, Says Door to Diplomacy
Manila (HRNW)- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned Iran that if Tehran is not serious about negotiations and reaching an agreement, it will have to face the consequences. He claimed that Iran has repeatedly reached out seeking an agreement, adding that while the United States does not want to close the door to diplomacy,…
Thai Sailors Sue Shipping Company After Strait of Hormuz Attack
Bangkok (HRNW)- Three surviving sailors of the Thai cargo ship ‘Mayuri Nari’, which was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, have filed a lawsuit against the company that owns the vessel, alleging negligence over safety measures. According to Al Jazeera, the sailors claim the company ignored safety warnings issued by Iran before the attack and continued…
Jordan and Kuwait Say Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missiles and Drones Amid Regional Tensions
Amman/Kuwait City (HRNW)- Jordan and Kuwait have claimed that their air defense systems successfully intercepted several missiles and drones launched by Iran, while the Iranian military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the intended targets were US military installations in both countries. According to foreign news agencies, the Jordanian Armed Forces said three missiles…
Four Suspects Remanded in FIA Custody in Alleged Fake Identity Documents Case for Afghan Nationals
Karachi (HRNW) – A Judicial Magistrate (East) has granted the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) a two-day physical remand of four suspects arrested in connection with an alleged scheme involving the preparation of fraudulent identity documents for Afghan nationals. The accused, identified as Inam-ul-Haq, Fayyaz Ahmed Sangi, Junaid, and Muhammad Umar, were produced before the court…
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s 0–3 Hours of Sleep Sparks Nationwide Debate
Tokyo (HRNW)- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked a nationwide debate after revealing that she often gets only 0 to 3 hours of sleep a day since taking office. According to media reports, Takaichi said on social media that official engagements, reviewing important documents, responding to emails, and other government responsibilities frequently leave her with…