August 2026
Names of Tribal Chiefs and Their Permit Records Should Be Made Public: Sanaullah Baloch
Islamabad (HRNW): Prominent political leader Sanaullah Baloch has said that if tribal leaders or chiefs are being accused of blackmailing the state, their names and the permits allegedly obtained by them should be made public so that the facts are clear before the people. In his statement, Sanaullah Baloch said it would have been better…
UN Weather Agency Warns Strong El Niño to Intensify from August
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the United Nations’ weather agency, has warned that a strong El Niño is expected to intensify during August and continue through the coming months. According to WMO, the climate pattern could drive above-average global temperatures, trigger extreme rainfall in some regions, worsen drought in others, and…
UNICEF Reports Continuing Humanitarian Needs for Children After Venezuela Earthquakes
Caracas, Venezuela (HRNW) – UNICEF says thousands of children continue to face multiple risks one month after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela. The agency has been supporting affected communities as humanitarian needs remain significant, with children among those requiring continued assistance and protection. UNICEF has called for sustained humanitarian support as recovery efforts continue. Support HRNW…
Broad Peak Avalanche: Bodies of Eight Missing Mountaineers Recovered, Search Continues for Two Others
Skardu (HRNW): Rescue authorities have recovered the bodies of eight mountaineers who went missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak, the world’s 12th-highest mountain, while search and rescue operations continue for two others who remain unaccounted for. According to rescue officials, four additional bodies were located during the latest phase of the operation, bringing the…
Khawaja Asif Says Differences Exist Between PML-N and PPP, but Current Government Setup Remains Stable
Islamabad (HRNW): Pakistan’s Minister for Defence, Khawaja Asif, has acknowledged that differences exist between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), but stated that there are currently no indications that the existing government setup is about to end. Speaking during an interview with a private television channel, Khawaja Asif said he…
MNA Shazia Atta Marri Takes Notice of Alleged Woman’s Murder in Sanghar, Calls for Swift Justice
Sanghar (HRNW): Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Shazia Atta Marri has taken notice of the alleged murder of a woman in Chak No. 81, within the jurisdiction of Mangli Police Station in Sanghar, expressing deep sorrow and concern over the incident. In an official statement, Shazia Atta Marri described the alleged killing as a…
ANF Arrests Eight Suspects in Nationwide Anti-Narcotics Crackdown, Seizes Over 118 Kilograms of Drugs
Islamabad (HRNW): Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) carried out a nationwide crackdown against drug trafficking, arresting eight suspects in eight separate operations and recovering 118.33 kilograms of narcotics worth more than PKR 17.3 million. According to the ANF spokesperson, at Islamabad International Airport, officials recovered 5.038 kilograms of crystal meth (Ice) concealed inside an oven in…
Pakistan Among 14 Nations Supporting New Maritime Defense Alliance Led by Saudi Arabia
Riyadh (HRNW): Pakistan is among 14 countries that have expressed support for the establishment of a proposed multinational maritime defense alliance aimed at safeguarding international shipping routes, commercial vessels, and oil tankers in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden. The participating countries also agreed that Saudi Arabia should lead…