2026
Over 2,300 Israeli Settlers Enter Al-Aqsa Compound, Regional Tensions Escalate
Jerusalem (HRNW)- Regional tensions have intensified after more than 2,300 Israeli settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied Jerusalem under the protection of Israeli security forces. According to the Islamic Waqf (Islamic Endowment), all of the settlers entered the mosque compound under strict security arrangements. Reports also said that Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar…
Iraqi Prime Minister Arrives in Iran for Talks on Energy Cooperation and Regional Security
Tehran (HRNW)- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi has arrived in Tehran on an official visit, where he is scheduled to hold high-level talks with the Iranian leadership on bilateral relations, energy cooperation and the evolving regional situation. According to Iraqi government spokesperson Haider al-Abboudi, the visit will focus on expanding cooperation between Iraq and Iran…
Sindh High Court Holds Full Court Reference in Honour of Retiring Senior Judge Justice Mahmood A. Khan
Karachi (HRNW) – The Sindh High Court held a Full Court Reference to honour the retirement of its senior judge, Justice Mahmood A. Khan, recognizing his distinguished judicial career and valuable contributions to the administration of justice. The ceremony was attended by Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput, fellow senior…
Drone Attack on Sudan Market Kills Six, Including Children
Al-Rahad, North Kordofan (HRNW)- At least six people, including children, have been killed and more than 26 others injured in a drone attack on a market in the town of Al-Rahad in Sudan’s North Kordofan state, according to media reports. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the victims include two children and four adults,…
Sindh High Court Restrains OGRA from Taking Further Action Against Petroleum Company
Karachi (HRNW) – The Sindh High Court has temporarily restrained the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) from taking further action against a petroleum company during the hearing of a constitutional petition challenging the regulator’s decision to impose a financial penalty. The Court also ordered a stay on the recovery of the fine and issued…
Wildfires Sweep Across Europe, Thousands Evacuated as Blazes Intensify
Paris (HRNW)- Wildfires are spreading rapidly across several European countries, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes as firefighters battle to contain the blazes. According to recent reports, more than 10,000 people have been evacuated due to a massive forest fire in southwestern France, where hundreds of firefighters are working to bring the flames under…
Sindh High Court Grants Bail to Excise Officer in Narcotics Case, Raises Questions Over Investigation
Karachi (HRNW) – The Sindh High Court has granted bail to Assistant Excise Officer Javed Rashid, who is facing charges in a narcotics case involving the alleged recovery of more than four maunds of hashish (charas) and 20 kilograms of crystal meth (Ice). The Court directed the accused to furnish bail bonds of Rs. 50,000…
PM Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts for Exam Paper Leak Cases Amid Growing Student Protests
New Delhi (HRNW)- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of fast-track courts to deal with exam paper leak cases, saying those involved in such crimes will face swift and strict punishment. In a statement posted on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi said that the future of the country’s youth is…
Election Commission Begins Preparations for Phased Local Body Elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar (HRNW)- The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has begun preparations to conduct local body elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in phases, with polling in the province expected to take place in two stages. According to officials, the Election Commission has completed the delimitation process in 23 districts, while delimitation work is continuing in additional districts….
PM Shehbaz Sharif Calls Rapid Population Growth Pakistan’s Biggest Challenge
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has described Pakistan’s rapidly growing population as the country’s biggest challenge and stressed the need to treat population welfare as a national responsibility. The Prime Minister chaired an important review meeting on population welfare, during which officials briefed participants on the country’s population trends, welfare initiatives, and preparations for…