August 2026
Field Marshal Asim Munir Hosts Reception for Veterans, Appreciates Their Services to National Defence
Rawalpindi (HRNW) — Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir hosted a reception for former personnel of the Pakistan Army on the occasion of Independence Day, honouring their services and contributions to the country’s defence. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the reception was attended by former Army Chiefs as well as…
Trump Says He Will Declare Strait of Hormuz U.S. Territory, Iran Faces Further Sanctions
Washington (HRNW) — U.S. President Donald Trump has said he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, as Washington prepares to intensify economic pressure on Iran. Speaking to Fox News, Trump said the United States was preparing to increase economic pressure on Tehran in an effort to force Iran to end the war….
“Petrol at Rs225, Bread at Rs10”: Jamaat-e-Islami Announces Nationwide Sit-Ins
Islamabad (HRNW) — Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded that the price of petrol be reduced to Rs225 per litre and bread to Rs10, announcing nationwide sit-ins from tomorrow. Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said the party would hold sit-ins across the country to pressure the government to provide relief to the public amid rising…
Karachi Police Decides to Challenge Acquittal of Accused Anmol alias Pinky
Karachi (HRNW) — Karachi Police has decided to challenge the acquittal of accused Anmol alias Pinky and approach the higher court against the decision. According to police sources, following the court’s decision to acquit the accused, the police have decided to pursue legal proceedings against the acquittal. Police officials said an appeal will be filed…
Two Women Killed, Father and Daughter Injured in Firing on Vehicle in Qila Abdullah
Qila Abdullah (HRNW) — Two women were killed and a father and his daughter were injured when armed men allegedly opened fire on a vehicle carrying people from Karachi in the Sigi area of Qila Abdullah, Balochistan. According to police, the incident occurred while the Karachi-based individuals were visiting Gulistan Tehsil in connection with business…
Pakistani Major General Javed Ahmed Qazi Appointed New MINURSO Force Commander
Islamabad (HRNW) — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Pakistan Army Major General Javed Ahmed Qazi, Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), as the new Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). The appointment is being seen as an important recognition of the professional capabilities, discipline and longstanding contributions of Pakistan’s…
Woman Allegedly Assaulted After Job Offer; KMC Assistant Director Arrested
Karachi (HRNW) — A Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Assistant Director has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman after luring her with the promise of a job, police said. A case has been registered at Surjani Town Police Station under FIR No. 792/26, with Sections 376 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code included…
Types of Writs Filed in High Courts
Karachi (HRNW) — A writ petition is an important constitutional legal remedy through which a person may seek judicial intervention to protect fundamental rights, challenge unlawful actions, or require public authorities to perform their legal duties. The principal writs commonly filed before a High Court include: 1. Habeas Corpus — حبسِ بے جا A writ…
UNICEF Scales Up Emergency Support for Children After 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake in Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia (HRNW): UNICEF is scaling up its humanitarian response following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia, focusing on the immediate needs of children and families affected in Chocó and Buenaventura. The agency announced the expanded response on 11 August 2026 as thousands of people faced the consequences of the disaster. UNICEF is working…
UNICEF Warns That More Than 2.6 Million Afghan Girls Have Been Denied Secondary Education Since 2021
New York, United States (HRNW): UNICEF has issued a major new warning that more than 2.6 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied secondary education since 2021, making Afghanistan the only country in the world where secondary and higher education remains effectively closed to girls and women. The statement was released on 14 August 2026,…