August 2026
Inquiry Report Alleges Rs700 Million Irregularities at Lahore’s Chohang Training College
Lahore (HRNW)- An inquiry report has revealed alleged financial irregularities and embezzlement involving hundreds of millions of rupees at Chohang Training College in Lahore, with authorities recommending criminal and departmental action against several officials and a contractor. According to the report, alleged irregularities were identified in training fees, customs and other income, as well as food…
Sharjeel Memon Says PPP’s Position on New Provinces Remains Unchanged
Karachi (HRNW)- Senior Sindh Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) position on the creation of new provinces remains the same as the stance expressed by PPP leader Saeed Ghani. Speaking at a press conference following a Sindh cabinet meeting in Karachi, Memon said the Constitution provides a procedure for…
Pakistan to Grant Airlines 15-Year Sales Tax Exemption on Imported Goods
Islamabad (HRNW)- The government has decided to exempt all airlines, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), from sales tax on imported goods for 15 years, according to officials from the Privatization Commission. The decision was announced during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Privatization chaired by Dr. Farooq Sattar. Officials said the exemption, recommended…
Attaullah Tarar Says Policy Shift Undermined Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Gains
Islamabad (HRNW)- Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that terrorism had been largely eliminated in Pakistan by 2017, but subsequent policy changes significantly undermined years of counter-terrorism efforts. Addressing a capacity-building workshop organized by SSDO, Tarar said perception is often more powerful than reality in an information war and emphasized the need…
Heavy Rain Forecast Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Urban Flooding and Landslides Feared
Peshawar (HRNW)- Heavy rains are forecast across various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from today through August 20, raising concerns about urban flooding in major cities and landslides in mountainous areas. According to the Meteorological Department, low-lying areas of Mardan, Swabi, Peshawar and Nowshera face a risk of urban flooding, while mountainous areas of the province could…
Four-Storey Dilapidated Building Collapses in Karachi’s Lyari, No Injuries Reported
Karachi (HRNW)- A four-storey dilapidated building collapsed near Hajiani Mosque on Nayaabad Street No. 3 in Lyari, causing damage to nearby houses. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. According to details, the building collapsed suddenly during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. Several hours after the incident, government machinery and staff had reportedly…
UNICEF Reports Massive Humanitarian Response in Sudan as Funding Gap Threatens Life-Saving Services
Khartoum, Sudan (HRNW): UNICEF and its humanitarian partners have reached millions of children and families across Sudan during the first half of 2026, but the organization warns that a major funding gap continues to constrain life-saving operations amid the country’s prolonged conflict and humanitarian crisis. According to UNICEF’s 2026 Humanitarian Mid-Year Situation Report, approximately 33.7…
Save the Children Warns Thousands of Children in Indonesia Face Education Disruption After Major Earthquake
Jakarta, Indonesia (HRNW): Save the Children has raised concern over the impact of a recent earthquake in Indonesia, reporting that more than 8,000 children face disruptions to their education after the disaster damaged homes and essential public infrastructure. The organization published its latest assessment on 16 August 2026. According to Save the Children, more than…
Save the Children Warns of Record Violence Against Humanitarian Workers as National Staff Bear the Greatest Risk
London, United Kingdom (HRNW): Save the Children has issued a fresh warning that national humanitarian workers are bearing the overwhelming majority of attacks against aid personnel, with new analysis showing that 96% of victims of major attacks over the past five years were national staff. The organization released the findings ahead of World Humanitarian Day,…
UN Humanitarian Office Reports Fresh Gaza Humanitarian Concerns
Gaza City, Palestine (HRNW) – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued a new humanitarian situation update covering Gaza, highlighting continuing humanitarian needs amid restricted access and deteriorating living conditions. UN reporting indicates that many residents remain heavily dependent on humanitarian assistance and that access to essential services, including…