August 2026
Police Register Murder Case After Dismembered Body Found in Sacks Near Bawan Shah Mazar
Karachi (HRNW)- Malir City Police have registered a murder case after the dismembered body of an unidentified man was found in three sacks in bushes near Bawan Shah Mazar. According to police officials, the deceased is believed to be around 27 to 28 years old, but his identity has not yet been established. Police registered FIR…
Gold Prices Surge as International Rate Rises by $42 Per Ounce
Karachi (HRNW)- Gold prices continued their upward trend in both international and local markets, with the precious metal recording a significant increase on Wednesday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $42 per ounce, taking the new global price to $4,415 per ounce. Following the international increase, the price of gold in…
Ishaq Dar, Iranian Ambassador Discuss Regional Situation and Progress in Bilateral Talks
Islamabad (HRNW)- Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moqadam held an important meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, during which the regional situation and progress in Pakistan-Iran cooperation were discussed. According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Ambassador Reza Amiri Moqadam called on Ishaq Dar and briefed him…
Sherry Rehman Demands Withdrawal of Repolling Decision at 9 LA-15 Polling Stations
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan Peoples Party Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman has demanded the withdrawal of the decision to conduct repolling at nine polling stations in LA-15, the constituency of PPP leader Zia Qamar. Sherry Rehman said that presiding officers were present at all nine polling stations, but no voter cast a ballot during the polling process….
Balochistan: 4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Zhob and Chaman
Quetta (HRNW) Earthquake tremors were felt in the Zhob and Chaman districts of Balochistan, triggering panic among residents. According to the seismological center, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8 and occurred at a depth of 15 kilometers. The earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 122 kilometers northeast of Zhob, according to the center. Residents rushed out…
Lahore: FIA Detains Advocate Mian Bilal Over Alleged Visa Fraud
Lahore (HRNW), The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has detained Advocate Mian Bilal over allegations of visa fraud. According to FIA sources, Mian Bilal was taken into custody for allegedly defrauding citizens of millions of rupees under the pretext of arranging overseas visas. Sources said that he is accused of receiving money from individuals in exchange…
Goods Transporters’ Talks With Government Fail, Nationwide Strike Enters Fifth Day
Karachi (HRNW)- The second round of talks between the federal government and goods transporters has failed, with the nationwide strike entering its fifth day as transporters insist that the protest will continue until their demands are accepted in writing. President of the All Pakistan Goods Transport Ittehad, Malik Shahzad Awan, said the strike is peaceful and…
KU Psychology Congress 2026 showcases AI, society, future of mental health
Karachi (HRNW)- The Associate Professor and Associate Dean (Research) at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences of the Aga Khan University Karachi Dr Duane Rousselle stated that wonder, expression, and dialogue play a fundamental role in shaping the processes of knowledge and research. According to him, during the act of expression, human beings sometimes discover…
Banks, Stock Exchange to Remain Closed for Three Days During Independence Day Weekend
Islamabad (HRNW)- Banks and financial institutions across Pakistan will remain closed for three consecutive days — August 14, 15 and 16 — according to a circular issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). According to the circular, the State Bank, Pakistan Stock Exchange and other banks and financial institutions will remain closed on Friday, August…
Body Found in Bags in Malir City Remains Unidentified
Karachi (HRNW), August 12, 2026: The identity of a person whose dismembered remains were found inside bags in the Gulshan-e-Qari area of Malir City remains unknown. According to police, a case has been registered on behalf of the state on the complaint of Sub-Inspector Sadaqat Ali. The FIR states that police recovered three bags from…