August 2026
Flash Floods Close Main Highway, Bridge Washed Away After Torrential Rains
Upper Dir (HRNW)- Torrential rains continue to batter Upper Dir, triggering severe flooding in rivers and rainwater channels and creating an alarming situation in several areas of the district. According to Rescue 1122, a flash flood completely blocked the main highway near Ankar Madrasa, forcing the closure of the road to all types of traffic. The…
PML-N Rejects PPP Rigging Allegations in AJK Polls, Urges ECP to Uphold Public Mandate
Muzaffarabad (HRNW)- The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Azad Kashmir Election Cell has submitted a letter to the Election Commission, rejecting the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) allegations of rigging in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections as baseless and without evidence. According to HRNW News, the PML-N submitted its written response to the Election Commission regarding the…
Girl and Rescuer Swept Away in Panjkora River, Search Operation Underway
Lower Dir (HRNW)- Two tragic drowning incidents occurred in the Panjkora River, where a 15-year-old girl lost her life in the strong currents, while a Suzuki driver who attempted to rescue her also drowned. According to Rescue 1122, the girl was swept away by the river on Saturday night. Initial reports said that a woman also…
PPP Alleges Unfair Treatment in AJK Elections, Warns Against Accepting Poll Results
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Nadeem Afzal Chan has alleged that the party is being treated unfairly in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, claiming that the electoral process resembles an “Ultra Form 47.” Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Nadeem Afzal Chan said the non-arrival of ballot papers at polling stations…
PPP Alleges Rigging in Second Phase of AJK Elections, Demands ECP Action
Muzaffarabad (HRNW)- The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has alleged rigging in the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, urging the Election Commission to take immediate action on its complaints. In a statement posted on the social media platform X, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)…
PDMA Warns of Urban Flooding Risk as Fourth Monsoon Spell Continues Across Punjab
Lahore (HRNW)- The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has said that water flow in most of Punjab’s rivers remains at normal levels, while warning of urban flooding and landslide risks as the fourth spell of monsoon rains continues across the province. According to the PDMA spokesperson, water flow in the Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi and Sutlej rivers…
Bilawal Bhutto Says Public Action Committee Responds to Reconciliation Commission Proposal for AJK
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the banned Joint Public Action Committee has responded to the proposal for the formation of a reconciliation commission in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and has also submitted its suggestions. In a message posted on the social media platform X, Bilawal Bhutto said…
SSGC Denies Gas Leak, Announces Temporary Supply Suspension for Pipeline Commissioning
Karachi (HRNW)- Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has denied reports of a gas leak following complaints of a gas smell in different parts of the city, stating that the odor is the result of the commissioning of a new gas pipeline. According to the SSGC spokesperson, there has been no gas leakage reported anywhere in Karachi….
Cloudy Weather, Drizzle Bring Pleasant Conditions as Monsoon System Persists
Karachi (HRNW)- Clouds covered the city from early morning, bringing drizzle and light rain to various areas and making the weather pleasant. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea continue to influence weather conditions across most parts of the country. The Meteorological Department said that Karachi Division is expected to…
Blast During Protest in Kabal Leaves Several Dead and Injured
Kabal (HRNW) – A devastating blast during a protest in Kabal has reportedly resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, according to initial reports. Preliminary information indicates that 20 people have been killed, while several others were injured. However, the final number of casualties will be confirmed after verification by relevant authorities. Rescue teams and concerned…