2026
Gold and Silver Prices Decline in Global and Local Markets After Four-Day Break
Karachi (HRNW)- Gold and silver prices recorded a decline in both global and local bullion markets after a four-day break. As the price of gold in the international bullion market fell by $18 per ounce to $4,096, the price of 24-karat gold per tola in Pakistan’s local bullion markets decreased by Rs1,800, settling at Rs432,036 on…
Sindh High Court Upholds NAB Action, Rejects Petitions Over Illegal Allotment of 800 Acres of Government Land
Karachi (HRNW)- The Sindh High Court has rejected petitions filed by claimants to 800 acres of valuable government land, upholding the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) action to cancel the illegal allotment and recover the land. According to the court’s decision, issued on June 18, 2026, the Sindh High Court ruled that the allotment of the land…
Uzma Bukhari Criticizes PPP, Defends Punjab Government’s Performance
Lahore (HRNW)- Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) harbors hatred toward Punjab and alleged that the party’s leadership cannot accept that Punjab’s resources are being spent on the welfare of its people. Responding to statements made by PPP spokespersons, Uzma Bukhari said that the Punjab government is utilizing public…
Torrential Monsoon Rains Trigger Urban Flooding, Airport Records 262mm Rainfall
Lahore (HRNW)- Heavy monsoon rain that began late last night caused widespread urban flooding across Lahore, leaving several residential areas and major roads submerged, disrupting traffic and forcing water into homes in low-lying localities. The rain continued intermittently throughout the day, creating flood-like conditions in various parts of the city. Roads in Cantt, Defence, Walton and…
Sharjeel Memon Rejects Provincial Bias, Says PPP Represents All of Pakistan
Karachi (HRNW)- Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has no ill will toward the people of Punjab and represents the interests of the entire country. Reacting to the statement of Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari, Sharjeel Memon said that a government with a “fake mandate” has no right…
HIV Cases Linked to Walika Hospital Rise to 95 After 18-Month-Old Child Tests Positive
Karachi (HRNW)- Another HIV case linked to Walika Hospital has been reported after an 18-month-old child tested positive for the virus, bringing the total number of confirmed victims to 95. According to reports, the latest case emerged in connection with the HIV outbreak associated with Walika Hospital. With this new case, the total number of confirmed…
Arrested NADRA Officials Allegedly Processed Over 100 Identity Cards for Foreign Nationals, FIA Says
Karachi (HRNW)- NADRA officers arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have reportedly made significant revelations during the investigation. According to sources, the arrested NADRA officials allegedly processed Pakistani identity cards for more than 100 foreign nationals, while the documents required for obtaining the identity cards were arranged by an arrested private agent. The documents reportedly…
Sindh Government Considers Biochar Project for 350,000 Farmers to Boost Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Karachi (HRNW)- The Sindh government has taken a major step to combat climate change and restore the province’s barren agricultural lands. The provincial Agriculture Department is considering the introduction of a biochar project for up to 350,000 farmers registered under the Benazir Hari Card program. Biochar, a natural substance produced from agricultural residues, wood, and other…
High Flood Alert Issued as India Releases Water into Chenab River
Lahore (HRNW)- A high flood alert has been issued at Head Marala and Qadirabad after heavy rains in Indian-administered Kashmir and the release of a large volume of water from India’s Salal Dam into the Chenab River. According to reports, India has opened all the gates of the Salal Dam, sending a significant flow of water…
Parents of HIV-Infected Children Protest Outside Walika Hospital Over Lack of Facilities
Karachi (HRNW)- Parents of HIV-infected children staged a protest outside Walika Hospital, demanding improved healthcare facilities and changes in the hospital administration. During the protest, children, women, and elderly participants held placards and raised slogans against the hospital administration. The protesting parents demanded the replacement of focal person Saadat Memon, who was appointed to represent them….