August 2026
Global Oil Prices Drop More Than $1 Amid Lower Demand Forecasts and Middle East Tensions
London (HRNW)- Crude oil prices fell by more than $1 per barrel in the global market as lower estimates for global oil demand and uncertainty surrounding the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran made investors cautious. According to Reuters, the price of international benchmark Brent crude fell by $1.29, or 1.5 percent, to…
Talks Fail as Petroleum Dealers Announce Indefinite Nationwide Strike From August 15
Karachi (HRNW)- Negotiations between petroleum dealers and the government have failed, paving the way for an indefinite nationwide strike by petroleum dealers from 6am on Saturday, August 15. The negotiations, held under the leadership of Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association Chairman Malik Khuda Bakhsh, continued for approximately five hours with Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik….
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi Calls for Nationwide PTI Demonstrations at 10pm
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has called on PTI workers, assembly members and party leaders to prepare for nationwide demonstrations at 10pm, saying every major square and intersection across Pakistan should be turned into a “D-Chowk.” According to HRNW News, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi reached Adiala Road in Rawalpindi to seek a meeting…
Norwegian Foreign Minister Meets Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ, Discusses Regional Security
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- A high-level delegation led by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide met with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ), where the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security, bilateral relations and cooperation between Pakistan and Norway. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Asim Munir highlighted Pakistan’s…
Punjab Government Abolishes 101 Administrative Posts to Reduce Expenses
Lahore (HRNW)- The Punjab government has approved the abolition of 101 posts across various provincial administrative departments, including the South Punjab Secretariat, as part of measures to reduce administrative expenditure and reorganize government departments. Following the approval, the Additional Chief Secretary Punjab issued a formal notification abolishing the posts. The decision was taken in light of…
Gold and Silver Prices Fall After Seven-Day Increase in Global and Local Markets
Karachi (HRNW)- The seven-day upward trend in gold and silver prices in global and local markets came to an end on Thursday, with both precious metals recording declines. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce fell by $35 to $4,380, while the price of gold per tola in local bullion markets decreased…
ISPR Releases National Song ‘Mera Pyar-e-Watan Pakistan’ on Independence Day
Islamabad (HRNW)- On the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a new national song titled “Mera Pyar-e-Watan Pakistan.” The lyrics of the song express deep love for Pakistan and highlight the country’s national unity, solidarity and spirit of patriotism. The song also features the scenic valleys and breathtaking landscapes of…
White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt to Leave Post at End of Month
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has confirmed that White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt will leave her position at the end of this month. President Trump praised Levitt’s performance, describing her as one of the best press secretaries in White House history and commending her for carrying out her responsibilities with diligence and dedication. According…
African Feminist Forum Brings Women Human Rights Defenders Together in Namibia to Advance Gender Justic
Windhoek, Namibia (HRNW): Women human rights defenders, feminist activists, and civil-society representatives have gathered in Windhoek for the African Feminist Forum 2026, held from 10–12 August, focusing on collective action, feminist organizing, and strategies for advancing gender justice across Africa. The African Feminist Forum, organized by the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), provides a platform…
Save the Children Launches Emergency Response After Powerful Earthquake Strikes Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia (HRNW): Save the Children has launched an emergency response following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia, with the organization reporting significant damage and urgent humanitarian needs among children and families affected by the disaster. The NGO says its teams have begun assessing the impact and establishing safe spaces for children. The organization…