August 2026
Failure to Follow the Constitution Is the Rulers’ Shortcoming: Maulana Fazlur Rehman
PESHAWAR (HRNW) — Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that the Constitution clearly provides that no law should be enacted against the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah, adding that if those in power fail to follow the Constitution, it is their own shortcoming. Addressing a workers’ convention in Peshawar, Maulana Fazlur…
Crude Oil Prices Rise Further in Global Markets
KARACHI (HRNW) — Crude oil prices have risen further in international markets, with Brent crude reaching $94 per barrel and US crude climbing to around $87 per barrel. Higher global oil prices could increase economic pressure on oil-importing countries such as Pakistan, potentially affecting fuel, electricity, transportation and the prices of other essential goods. Potential…
Woman’s Body Recovered from Bathroom in Rawalpindi, Husband and Father-in-Law Accused of Murder
RAWALPINDI (HRNW) — The body of a woman identified as Hina Javed was reportedly recovered from the bathroom of a house in Rawalpindi, with police launching an investigation into the incident. According to the family, the woman’s hands were tied, a cloth had been placed in her mouth, and a rope was reportedly tied around…
Mir Raza Case: Parents Reject Judicial Commission, Announce Move to Sindh High Court
KARACHI (HRNW) — The father of Mir Raza has rejected the Sindh government’s decision to form a judicial commission to investigate the case, saying that the family was not consulted before the decision was made. Mir Raza’s father said the family would approach the Sindh High Court tomorrow and seek the formation of a Joint…
Flour Prices Rise Further Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (HRNW) — Flour prices have increased further across Pakistan, with the price of a 20-kilogram bag rising by up to Rs100 in different cities over the past week. According to the available information, a 20kg bag of flour is being sold for around Rs3,000 in Karachi and Rs2,300 in Lahore. Rising Inflation and Public…
International Day Against Slavery: Human Freedom and Dignity Cannot Be Compromised, Murad Ali Shah
KARACHI (HRNW) — Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in a special message marking the International Day Against Slavery, said slavery and the exploitation of human beings have been among the greatest injustices in human history. The Chief Minister said the day serves as a reminder that there can be no compromise on human…
Canada Wants Benefits of a US State Without Becoming Part of America, ‘That Won’t Work’: Trump
WASHINGTON (HRNW) — US President Donald Trump has said Canada wants the benefits of being a US state without becoming part of the United States, arguing that such an arrangement would not work. Trump also accused Canada of imposing heavy tariffs on American farmers for many years, saying the situation would no longer be tolerated….
Syria Suspends Contacts with Israel Following Attack on Abu al-Duhur Military Airbase
DAMASCUS (HRNW) — Syria has suspended contacts with Israel following an alleged Israeli attack on the Abu al-Duhur military airbase, according to Syria’s Foreign Minister. The minister said Syria does not trust Israel and that Damascus’s priority is to stop what it described as Israeli aggression before reaching any potential security agreement. Focus on Security…
Alleged Iranian Cyberattack on UK: Power Generation Halted for Four Days
LONDON (HRNW) — Iran has reportedly been accused of carrying out a cyberattack targeting the UK’s energy sector, allegedly disrupting electricity generation for four days. The incident has been described as an unusual and potentially one of the most successful cyberattacks of its kind in the United Kingdom. According to the information available, the alleged…
AJK Prime Minister’s Election: Sharif Brothers Consult on Two Names
ISLAMABAD/MUZAFFARABAD (HRNW) — Consultations are reportedly underway within the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership regarding the selection of a new Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), with two names under consideration following a lengthy meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. According to sources, the two leaders held…