August 2026
Pakistan Approves Nationwide Unified Online Police Character Certificate System
Islamabad (HRNW): The Federal Government has approved a nationwide unified online Police Character/Police Clearance Certificate system, introducing a standardized and digital process aimed at making the issuance of police clearance certificates faster, more transparent, and accessible across Pakistan. The approval was granted during a meeting chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the National…
Karachi: CTD Makes Significant Progress in Mir Raza Murder Investigation, Smartwatch and Mobile Forensic Analysis Completed
Karachi (HRNW): The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has made significant progress in the investigation into the murder of young Mir Raza by completing the forensic examination and digital analysis of his smartwatch and mobile phone. According to investigative sources, data that had previously been deleted from the electronic devices has been successfully recovered, potentially providing…
Gold Soars by Rs10,000 Per Tola as Global Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Uncertainty
Karachi (HRNW)- Conflicting signals over possible talks between the United States and Iran, coupled with continued geopolitical uncertainty, have driven up the demand and prices of gold and silver in both global and local markets. As the price of gold in the international bullion market jumped by $100 per ounce to $4,155, the price of gold…
PM Shehbaz Directs Consumer Interests Be Top Priority in DISCO Privatization
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that the interests of consumers be given top priority during the privatization of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs). The Prime Minister chaired a review meeting on the privatization of DISCOs and the reform and restructuring of the Privatization Commission, where he instructed officials to adopt a comprehensive and effective…
Sindh Announces Two-Day Weekend for All Schools Across Province
Karachi (HRNW)- With the approval of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, all government and private schools across the province will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays. According to a spokesperson for the Sindh Education Department, teaching hours will be increased by one hour under the new arrangement to ensure that educational activities continue effectively…
KP Chief Minister Says Peace Cannot Be Achieved by Guns Alone, Vows to Restore Stability
Peshawar (HRNW)- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has said that peace cannot be achieved through the power of guns alone, adding that the province is suffering due to what he described as wrong policies. The remarks were made during the Police Martyrs Day ceremony held in Peshawar, which was attended by the Chief Minister, Inspector…
Sindh Government Orders Faster Completion of Yellow Line BRT Project
Karachi (HRNW)- The Sindh government has directed authorities to accelerate work on the Yellow Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project to ensure its timely completion. An important meeting of the Transport Department was held under the chairmanship of Senior Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, attended by Secretary Transport Asad Zamin, Yellow Line BRT Project Director Kamal…
Sindh Cabinet Approves Major Reforms in Vehicle Registration, Tax and Insurance System
Karachi (HRNW)- The Sindh Cabinet has approved major reforms related to the vehicle registration, tax, and insurance system during a meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. The provincial cabinet meeting was attended by provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants, Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah, Principal Secretary Agha Wasif Abbas, and senior officials from…
Cargo Ship Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz, One Engineer Reported Missing
Muscat/Strait of Hormuz (HRNW) – A cargo vessel operating near the Strait of Hormuz reportedly came under attack, leaving one engineer missing, according to preliminary reports. Initial information indicates that a projectile struck the ship’s engine room, triggering a fire that spread to the vessel’s accommodation area. Crew members reportedly worked to contain the blaze…
Lahore Seminar Calls for Constitutional Reforms, New Provinces, and Stronger Local Governments
Lahore (HRNW) – Political leaders and former federal ministers participating in a seminar titled “Governance, But What System?”, organized by the University of Lahore, expressed support for constitutional reforms, the creation of new provinces, and the establishment of an empowered local government system. The seminar was addressed by MQM-Pakistan senior leader and former Mayor of…