2026
Peshawar Accountability Court Rejects Bail of Suspect in Public Medicines Scandal, Former DG Health’s Plea Set for July 27
Peshawar (HRNW) – An Accountability Court in Peshawar has rejected the bail application of Dr. Muhammad Islam, an accused in the alleged public medicines scandal, while scheduling the bail hearing of former Director General (DG) Health Dr. Shaukat for 27 July. The case was heard by Accountability Judge Muhammad Zafar. During the proceedings, the National…
FIA Karachi Arrests Seven Suspects in Alleged Human Smuggling Network
Karachi (HRNW) – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Karachi Zone, has announced the arrest of seven suspects allegedly involved in a human smuggling network during a raid conducted by the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle (AHTC), Karachi. According to the FIA, the operation was carried out in North Nazimabad under the directions of the Director FIA Karachi…
Former Fiancé Arrested in Investigation of 16-Year-Old Girl’s Murder in Keamari
Karachi (HRNW) – The Karachi Investigation Police, Keamari South Zone, have announced the arrest of the alleged prime suspect in the murder of a 16-year-old girl in Keamari, following an investigation that relied on forensic and technical evidence. According to police, the body of 16-year-old Armeesh was discovered in a flat in the Keamari area…
Education Leaders Gather to Discuss Artificial Intelligence Trends at National University of Technology (NUTECH)
Islamabad (HRNW)- NUTECH organized a seminar on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Impact on the Future Job Market,” bringing together more than 487 principals and faculty members from public and private educational institutions and academies across Pakistan. The seminar served as a strategic platform for education leaders to discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence…
Social Media Claims Circulate About Protest and Clashes in New Delhi
New Delhi (HRNW) – A number of posts circulating on social media claim that violent clashes occurred during a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, alleging that seven protesters were killed, 391 were injured, 32 remain in critical condition, and more than 250 protesters were arrested by Indian security forces and Delhi Police. The…
Abbottabad Police Arrest Three-Person Group in Alleged Marriage Fraud Case
Abbottabad (HRNW) – Abbottabad Police have arrested a three-member group allegedly involved in a marriage-related fraud scheme, following a complaint filed by a local resident. According to police, Mirpur Police took into custody a woman and her two sons after the complainant, Muhammad Riaz, alleged that the suspects deceived him under the pretext of marriage…
U.S. Imposes 50% Tariffs on Selected Canadian Imports, Escalating Trade Tensions
Washington, D.C. / Ottawa (HRNW) – U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 50% import tariff on a range of goods imported from Canada, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions between the two neighboring countries. According to the announcement, the new tariffs are scheduled to take effect on 19 August…
Devastating Floods in Afghanistan Leave at Least 20 Dead and Over 100 Missing
Kabul (HRNW) – Torrential rains and flash floods have caused widespread devastation in Afghanistan’s northeastern province of Nuristan, leaving at least 20 people dead, more than 80 injured, and over 100 missing, according to Afghan authorities. Officials said the flooding severely affected Parun, the provincial capital of Nuristan, along with surrounding communities. Powerful floodwaters swept…
Motorway Police Recover Stolen Vehicle Near Sara-e-Kharboza on GT Road, Search for Suspects Continues
Islamabad (HRNW) – The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) have recovered a stolen vehicle near Sara-e-Kharboza on GT Road during a routine patrol and handed it over to the relevant police station for further legal proceedings. According to the Motorway Police spokesperson, the recovered vehicle had been reported stolen two days earlier from the…
United States Closes Consulate General in Peshawar, Transfers Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engagement to Embassy in Islamabad
Islamabad / Peshawar (HRNW) – The United States has officially closed its Consulate General in Peshawar, transferring responsibility for diplomatic engagement and public outreach in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Unit (KPU) at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. In a statement posted on its official X account, the U.S. Consulate General Peshawar announced that…