2026
West, Thana Surjani: Police party exchanges fire with armed suspects; ASI Gulfam Khan wounded in foot
Karachi (HRNW) — According to District West Police, Karachi, on 18 July 2026 in Lyari 36 under Thana Surjani, a police party on area patrol encountered armed suspects. The police signaled two suspicious individuals on a motorcycle to stop, but instead of complying, the suspects opened fire on the police. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Gulfam Khan…
East, Ferozabad Police exchange gunfire with four-member Afghan dacoit group near FTC; all 4 arrested
Karachi (HRNW) — According to District East Police, Karachi, on 17 July 2026, Ferozabad Police pursued a four-member Afghan dacoit group that was carrying out loot on Tariq Road. Near FTC, a two-way gunfire exchange took place, and all four suspects, including two wounded, were promptly arrested. Arrests and recoveries Four illegal firearms, ammunition and…
Tajik security forces’ operations: 18 Afghan nationals arrested, 17 killed; 1.513 tonnes of drugs seized
Dushanbe (HRNW) — Tajik security forces have carried out multiple operations this year against drug smuggling near the Afghan border, resulting in the arrest of 18 Afghan nationals and the deaths of 17 individuals. According to officials, 1.513 tonnes of drugs were also seized during the operations, and it has been announced that surveillance along…
Changes in profit rates on National Savings Schemes: Federal Finance Ministry issues notification, effective today
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Federal Finance Ministry has issued a notification adjusting profit rates on National Savings Schemes, with effect from today. New profit rates Defence Savings Certificate: profit reduced from 12.96% to 11.94% Pensioners, Behbud and Shaheed Certificates: profit reduced from 13.20% to 12.96% Regular Income Savings Certificate: profit reduced from 12.24% to 11.52%…
Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance announces 15% increase in freight rates across the country
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has announced a 15% increase in goods transport freight rates across the country. Alliance President Malik Shehzad Awan has demanded that toll tax, withholding tax and fines be abolished. He stated that due to government policies and rising prices of petroleum products, transporters are facing severe difficulties…
Burewala: Police safely recover 4-year-old abducted child Asif
Burewala (HRNW) — Police of Model Town Police Station in Burewala have safely recovered 4-year-old Asif, who was abducted two days earlier, using modern technology and an effective operational strategy. The child has been handed over to his mother following the successful recovery. The parents expressed deep gratitude to the police and offered abundant prayers…
HIT and SAMI jointly develop Truck-Mounted Artillery Gun System (TMAGS); presented for exhibition in Saudi Arabia
Taxila/Riyadh (HRNW) — Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) and Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) have jointly developed a Truck-Mounted Artillery Gun System (TMAGS), which has been presented for exhibition at a SAMI facility in Saudi Arabia. The system is a 155mm self-propelled howitzer equipped with a semi-automatic loader. However, no official announcement has yet been made…
Tragic incident in Kahna: mother and three children found dead; father taken into custody
Lahore (HRNW) — A tragic incident has occurred in the Kahna area where a mother and her three children were found dead inside their home. The deceased, 47-year-old Alina, was found along with her three children — 16-year-old Rehan, 11-year-old Areesha, and 9-year-old Arsalan. SP Model Town Asad Ali and a forensic team reached the…
Nawab Shah SICHN Hospital: Administrative tyranny and referral culture; death of a poor child exposes systemic failure
Nawab Shah (HRNW) — In Nawab Shah, the hometown of President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, First Lady Asifa Bhutto and Provincial Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, SICHN Hospital has become a fortress of “administrative tyranny” and “referral culture,” where a poor child’s treatment depends on a landlord’s phone call. According to journalist Zishan…
Islamabad Session Court: 26 November protest case; PTI leader Umar Ayub declared proclaimed offender, perpetual arrest warrants issued
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Islamabad Session Court has declared PTI leader Umar Ayub a proclaimed offender in the case related to the 26 November protest and issued perpetual arrest warrants against him. The hearing was conducted by Judicial Magistrate Shaishta Kundi. According to the court order, this action was taken after Umar Ayub remained absconding…