2026
State Bank Bars Banks from Freezing Accounts Without Legal Authority
Islamabad (HRNW)- The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed banks across the country not to freeze or restrict customers’ bank accounts without legal authority, proper approval, and verification by the competent authority. The new guidelines were issued following directions from the Islamabad High Court, instructing banks to ensure that account holders are not adversely affected…
Islamabad High Court Announces Summer Vacation Schedule and Judges’ Availability
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will begin its two-month summer vacation from tomorrow, while the court has also issued a schedule detailing the availability of judges during the vacation period with the approval of the Chief Justice. According to an office order issued by the Deputy Registrar General, Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar will not…
Pakistan Playbook Report Claims Pakistan Gained Military and Diplomatic Edge in ‘Battle of Haq’
London (HRNW)- British research and strategic communications organization Pakistan Playbook has released an investigative report claiming that Pakistan secured both military and diplomatic advantages during the “Battle of Haq.” According to the report, several Indian military aircraft, including Rafale fighter jets, were allegedly destroyed. It further claims that American and French intelligence officials, along with India’s…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Announces Summer Vacations for Government and Private Schools
Peshawar (HRNW)- The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced summer vacations for all government and private educational institutions across the province, with different schedules for the plains and upper districts. According to the announcement, educational institutions in the plains districts will remain closed from July 1 to August 31. In the upper districts, summer vacations will be…
Pakistan Rejects Israel’s E-1 Settlement Plan at UN Security Council, Backs Palestinian Statehood
New York (HRNW)- Pakistan has reaffirmed its support for the Palestinian people at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), rejecting Israel’s controversial E-1 settlement plan and describing it as a serious threat to the territorial continuity of a future Palestinian state. Addressing a meeting of the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations,…
Senate Panel Expels FBR Chief Operations from Meeting, Orders FIA Probe into Anmol Pinky Case
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Senate Standing Committee on Interior ordered the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the Anmol Pinky case after expressing dissatisfaction with information provided by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) during its meeting. The committee meeting, held on Monday, was chaired by Senator Saifullah Abro, who expressed anger over…
Trump Says Iran Requested Doha Meeting, Highlights Falling Oil Prices and Reiterates Nuclear Warning
Washington (HRNW)- U.S. President Donald Trump made a series of posts on his social media platform Truth Social, commenting on developments in the Middle East, global oil prices, and U.S. domestic politics. In one of his key posts, President Trump claimed that Iran has requested a meeting, which he said is scheduled to take place tomorrow…
Iran Says Technical Talks with US Will Begin After Conditions and Venue Are Finalized
Tehran (HRNW)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has said that technical talks between Iran and the United States will take place only after the necessary conditions are met and both sides agree on a date and venue. According to media reports, Gharibabadi rejected reports published by some U.S. media outlets claiming that technical negotiations between…
Afghan Envoy Calls for Dialogue to Resolve Issues with Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)- Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Sardar Ahmad Shakib, has said that the Afghan government is committed to resolving all outstanding issues with Pakistan through dialogue and diplomatic engagement. According to Afghan media, Sardar Ahmad Shakib, while speaking to Tolo News, said that the policy of the current Afghan government is to address bilateral differences with…
Iranian Adviser Warns Bahrain Against Actions Viewed as Anti-Iran
Tehran (HRNW)- Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, has issued a strong warning to Bahrain, saying Tehran could respond more firmly if Bahrain continues actions that Iran views as hostile. According to the semi-official Tasnim News Agency, Velayati urged Bahrain to remain mindful of its regional responsibilities and avoid steps that could further…