2026
Police Say Foreign Women Kidnapping Suspect Will Face Equal Treatment Regardless of Political Connections
Lahore (HRNW)- DIG Operations Faisal Kamran has said that the suspect in the foreign women kidnapping case, who is allegedly related to a senior government figure, is being treated like any other accused, with no special consideration being given during the investigation. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Faisal Kamran said the alleged kidnapping and rape…
AJK Election Commission Releases Final Candidate List for 2026 General Elections
Muzaffarabad (HRNW)- The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission has released the final list of candidates for the 2026 general elections, confirming that 852 candidates will contest elections across 45 constituencies, while more than 320 candidates have withdrawn their nomination papers. According to the Election Commission, Kotli has the highest number of contestants, with 135…
IT Minister Rejects Land Seizure Claims, Says Telecom Bill Aims to Improve Internet Access
Islamabad (HRNW)- Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that the proposed Telecom Bill is being developed through consensus and does not authorize the government to take over anyone’s private land. She added that legal action could be taken against those making baseless financial allegations regarding the bill. Speaking at a…
World Bank Report Highlights Wide Development Spending Gap Between Provincial Capitals and Other Districts in Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)- The World Bank, in its latest “Strengthening Fiscal Federalism” report, has revealed significant inequalities in the distribution of development and financial resources between Pakistan’s provincial capitals and other districts, raising concerns over the impact on human development and infrastructure. According to the report, the disparity is most severe in Balochistan, where Quetta receives 475…
Alleged Police Encounter in Shah Latif Leaves One Suspected Robber Dead, Two Policemen Injured
Karachi (HRNW)- A suspected robber was killed in an alleged police encounter in the Shah Latif area, while his accomplices escaped after opening fire. Two police constables were injured during the exchange of fire, and weapons, a vehicle, and other items were recovered from the deceased suspect. According to police, the alleged encounter took place near…
Driving Licenses of Smoke-Emitting Vehicle Drivers to Be Suspended in Smog Control Crackdown
Lahore (HRNW)- A comprehensive smog control crackdown is underway in Lahore on the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, with authorities introducing stricter measures to curb air pollution. The Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore has announced that the driving licenses of drivers operating smoke-emitting vehicles will be suspended as…
Trump Says He Was Surprised by Public Mourning at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Funeral
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump said he was surprised to see large numbers of Iranians mourning during the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a telephone interview with journalist Barak Ravid of the American news website Axios, President Trump commented on the funeral ceremonies and the broader situation surrounding US-Iran relations. According to Trump, Iran’s…
Zahra Haddad Adel, Wife of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Laid to Rest Amid Tight Security
Tehran (HRNW)- Zahra Haddad Adel, the wife of Iran’s current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, was laid to rest in Tehran on the first day of the funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to the International News Agency, Mojtaba Khamenei was unable to attend his wife’s funeral prayers after reportedly not receiving security…
Iran Warns Britain and France Against Military Deployment in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran (HRNW)- Iran has strongly reacted to Britain and France’s announcement of deploying troops to conduct mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz, warning both countries against any military presence in the strategic waterway. According to the International News Agency, Iran said responsibility for the security of the Strait of Hormuz rests solely with the Gulf…
Iran Signals New Strait of Hormuz Shipping Policy with Preferential Treatment for China and Friendly Nations
Beijing (HRNW)- Iran has indicated that it is working on a new arrangement for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz under which special facilities could be provided to China and other friendly countries. According to the International News Agency, the announcement was made by Iran’s Ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, during his address at…