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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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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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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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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