August 2026
California State Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Honoring Pakistan and Pakistani-American Community
Sacramento (HRNW)- The California State Senate has unanimously passed a resolution paying tribute to Pakistan and highlighting the longstanding relations between Pakistan and the United States, as well as the significant contributions of the Pakistani-American community to California’s economy, culture and social life. The resolution, presented by Senator Melissa Hurtado, recognized the important role played by…
Iran Claims No US Warships Currently Present in Persian Gulf
Tehran (HRNW)- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have claimed that there are currently no US warships in the Persian Gulf, saying the US naval presence in the region has ended following the recent war involving Iran. According to foreign media reports, Revolutionary Guards spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi said in a statement that between 30 and 40 US…
Revolutionary Guards Advisor Claims Iran Has Gained Military Experience and Sees US Forces as Weaker
Tehran (HRNW)- Mohammad Reza Naqdi, an advisor to the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, has claimed that Iran has gained significant military experience during its ongoing conflict with the United States and that US military capabilities appeared weaker than Tehran had previously estimated. In an interview with the American broadcaster PBS, Naqdi said Iran had so…
Pentagon Documents Report 153 Civilian Deaths in US Airstrikes on Yemen
Washington (HRNW)- US Department of Defense documents reportedly show that 153 civilians were killed and 243 injured in US airstrikes and military operations in Yemen last year, according to a US media report. Citing Pentagon documents, the report said civilians were affected during several US military operations in Yemen, with the majority of reported civilian deaths…
Talal Chaudhry Warns Mall Road Incident Could Signal Further Unrest on September 27
Islamabad (HRNW)- Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has warned that the recent incident on Rawalpindi’s Mall Road could be an indication of similar unrest on September 27, saying the government will not allow Pakistan to become a victim of political instability. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Talal Chaudhry said the government would take…
PM Shehbaz Announces Pakistan’s First National Youth Policy, 35% Women’s Quota and Startup Support
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced Pakistan’s first National Youth Policy, introducing measures aimed at expanding educational opportunities, supporting youth entrepreneurship and increasing women’s participation in the workforce. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad on International Youth Day, the Prime Minister said a 35 percent quota for women would be mandatory across the workforce, while…
Punjab Approves Plan to Expand Shrimp Farming Across 30,000 Acres
Lahore (HRNW)- The Punjab government has given in-principle approval to prepare a plan for expanding shrimp farming across 30,000 acres in the province, with modern machinery and artificial intelligence-based technology being introduced following pilot projects in Muzaffargarh and Sargodha. A briefing on shrimp aquaculture projects was given during a meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam…
FBR Seizes Illegal Cigarette Factory, Recovers Goods Worth Up to Rs750 Million
Karachi (HRNW)- The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its crackdown on illegal cigarette manufacturing and seized an unauthorized cigarette manufacturing unit in Malir District, Karachi, along with machinery, cigarettes, tobacco and other materials estimated to be worth Rs700–750 million. According to FBR officials, the illegal unit, operating under the name Honda Cigarette Company, was…
Housing Minister Says “System Has Failed” Amid PWD Employees’ Pension Dispute
Islamabad (HRNW)- Federal Minister for Housing and Works Riaz Pirzada has agreed with the Interior Minister’s assessment that the system has failed, as the Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works discussed unresolved salary and pension issues involving former Public Works Department (PWD) employees. The committee meeting, chaired by Senator Nasir Butt, examined the adjustment of…
NCCIA Faces Space, Staffing Challenges After Arrest of Over 200 Foreigners in Illegal Call Centre Case
Islamabad (HRNW)- The arrest of more than 200 foreign nationals has created significant space and staffing challenges for the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), according to sources. Sources said the foreigners were arrested from a building in a private housing society, but the NCCIA currently lacks sufficient space to accommodate such a large number of…