2026
Pakistan, Croatia Agree to Expand Cooperation in Trade, Investment and Key Sectors
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Dr. Gordon Grlić Radman, during which both sides agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade and several other sectors. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch also attended the meeting. Prime Minister Shehbaz…
Gold Prices Rebound After Four-Day Decline Amid Rising Iran-US Tensions
Karachi (HRNW)- Rising tensions in the Middle East due to the Iran-US conflict have led to a resurgence in gold prices after a four-day decline in both the global and local bullion markets. As the price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market increased by $36 to $4,113 on Thursday, the price of gold…
Karachi to Experience Humid Weather, Strong Winds and Possible Night Drizzle Over Next Three Days
Karachi (HRNW)- Karachi is expected to remain partly cloudy and humid with a chance of drizzle at night during the next three days. According to the Early Warning Center forecast of the Meteorological Department, Karachi may experience occasional strong winds during the next three days, with the maximum temperature likely to remain between 34°C and 36°C…
ADB Lowers Developing Asia’s 2026 Growth Forecast Amid Middle East Energy Market Disruptions
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its economic growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.9 percent in 2026 from 5.5 percent in 2025, down 0.2 percentage points from its April forecast. According to the Asian Development Outlook for July 2026, the prolonged disruptions in global energy markets due to the…
Islamabad Court Upholds Non-Bailable Arrest Warrant for KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi
Islamabad (HRNW)- The District and Sessions Courts in Islamabad upheld the non-bailable arrest warrant of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and ordered his arrest and production before the court. The case pertains to allegations that the KP Chief Minister made misleading statements against state institutions and damaged their reputation. During the hearing, the court maintained…
Karachi Bar Association Elections: Advocate Imran Aziz Presents Manifesto, Pledges 24/7 Support for Lawyers
Karachi (HRNW): As the Karachi Bar Association elections scheduled for 11 July approach, Advocate Imran Aziz, a strong contender for the position of General Secretary, has presented his election manifesto before the legal community, focusing on resolving individual and collective issues of lawyers and strengthening support services for the bar members. Advocate Imran Aziz is…
Sardar Akhtar Mengal Returns All Salaries and Allowances Received as MNA to National Treasury
Islamabad (HRNW): Former Member of the National Assembly Sardar Akhtar Mengal has returned all salaries and allowances received during his tenure as a parliamentarian to the government treasury. Sardar Akhtar Mengal submitted a cheque amounting to Rs7,892,725 to the National Assembly Secretariat for the return of his salary and related benefits. He also sent a…
Prime Minister Arrives in Quetta for One-Day Visit, to Chair Apex Committee Meeting
Quetta (HRNW): The Prime Minister of Pakistan has arrived in Quetta for a one-day visit, during which he will attend important official meetings and review the overall situation in Balochistan. According to official sources, federal ministers are accompanying the Prime Minister during the visit. He will chair a meeting of the Apex Committee, where a…
Iranian Parliament Speaker Warns US of Consequences, Says Any Attack Would Receive a Strong Response
Tehran (HRNW): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has issued a strong warning to the United States, stating that any attack against Iran would receive a decisive response. In his statement, Ghalibaf said that the United States has yet to learn that pressure tactics, threats, and broken commitments carry consequences. He warned that any military…
Karachi Takes Major Step Against Water Theft as Water Corporation Establishes Special Police Station
Karachi (HRNW): Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has formally inaugurated a Special Police Station of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC) aimed at taking effective legal action against water theft, illegal connections, and unauthorized hydrant operations in the city. The inauguration ceremony was attended by KW&SC Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Chief Operating…