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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Health Minister Mustafa Kamal, Receives Briefing on Ministry Affairs
Islamabad (HRNW) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Federal Minister for National Health Syed Mustafa Kamal, during which matters related to the Ministry of National Health and the country’s healthcare sector were discussed. During the meeting, the Federal Minister briefed the Prime Minister on ongoing projects of the Ministry, measures taken…
PTI Founder’s Sisters Declared Proclaimed Offenders, Court Issues Permanent Arrest Warrants
Islamabad (HRNW) – An Anti-Terrorism Court has declared Aleema Khanum and Uzma Khan, sisters of the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), as proclaimed offenders and issued permanent arrest warrants against them. According to the court order, both individuals were declared proclaimed offenders due to their non-appearance before the court. Police have been directed to arrest…
Existing System Has Collapsed, Reforms and New Provinces Should Be Considered, Says Mohsin Naqvi
Islamabad (HRNW) – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has suggested the creation of additional administrative units or new provinces, stating that the existing system has become outdated and requires fundamental reforms to improve governance and address public issues. Addressing Pakistan’s first Economic Summit Conference, the Interior Minister said that traders from different regions, including Sindh,…
PM Shehbaz Orders Enhanced Digital Services and Embassy Facilities for Overseas Pakistanis
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that providing every possible facility to overseas Pakistanis remains one of the government’s top priorities and directed authorities to further improve digital services and consular facilities for Pakistanis living abroad. During a meeting, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs briefed the Prime Minister on measures to enhance services at…
Saudi Arabia Reportedly Rolls Over Pakistan’s $5 Billion Loan for Three Years
Islamabad (HRNW) – Saudi Arabia has reportedly extended the repayment period of Pakistan’s $5 billion loan for an additional three years, according to sources, a move expected to provide support to Pakistan’s foreign exchange position and financial stability. According to available information, the financial facility was provided by Saudi Arabia to help Pakistan meet its…
Aging Rail Infrastructure Triggers Accidents, Delays and Suspension of Train Services
Lahore (HRNW)- Pakistan Railways is facing mounting operational challenges as its aging infrastructure has led to a series of train accidents, severe delays, and the temporary suspension of services on several routes, raising concerns over passenger safety and freight transportation. According to reports, four to five railway accidents during the past two months have raised alarm…
Pakistan Repays $1.4 Billion Chinese Debt, State Bank Expects Refinancing Soon
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan has repaid $1.4 billion in commercial debt to China, while purchasing $28 billion over the past three years to strengthen the country’s foreign exchange reserves, according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad. According to a private TV report, the SBP Governor told media representatives after a meeting of the Senate…
FBR Collected Over Rs476 Billion in Taxes Through Electricity Bills During Last Fiscal Year
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected more than Rs476 billion in various taxes through electricity bills during the last fiscal year, according to documents presented before the Senate Standing Committee on Finance. According to a private TV report, the total collection included Rs351 billion in sales tax and Rs124 billion in income tax….
PM Shehbaz Sharif Praises Pakistan Navy After PNS Taimur Rescues 19 Stranded Fishermen
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to the Pakistan Navy after naval ship PNS Taimur successfully rescued 19 fishermen stranded in the North Arabian Sea. In a statement, the Prime Minister said that PNS Taimur safely rescued all 19 crew members, including 11 Pakistanis and 8 Iranian nationals, after their fishing boat became…
Reports Claim Alleged BLA Commander Shahnaz Dies Following Attack in Afghanistan
Kabul/Bamyan (HRNW) – Unconfirmed reports claim that Shahnaz, described by the sources as a commander of the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), has died following an armed attack in Afghanistan’s Bamyan Province. According to the reports, unidentified assailants previously targeted a vehicle in Bamyan, killing two occupants at the scene. Shahnaz was reportedly seriously injured…