2026
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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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