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Islamabad (HRNW) — Under the effective leadership of Federal Minister for National Health Syed Mustafa Kamal, Pakistan is increasingly becoming a hub for global investment. On the very first day of the Pakistan–China Pharmaceutical B2B Conference, agreements worth $44.4 million were signed, demonstrating growing international confidence in ongoing health-sector reforms and investor-friendly policies. This development…

Gilgit (HRNW) — The Gilgit-Baltistan assembly has unanimously approved a resolution calling on the federal government to grant the region interim provincial status in line with recommendations of the Sartaj Aziz committee, so that its people receive constitutional representation in the National Assembly and the Senate. The resolution also urges that until interim provincial status…

Islamabad (HRNW)- The government is expected to increase the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel under the upcoming fuel price review, raising concerns about an additional financial burden on consumers. According to reports, the recent rise in global crude oil prices, driven by tensions between Iran and the United States, has affected Pakistan’s fuel pricing mechanism….

Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the relevant authorities to expedite the implementation of ease of doing business reforms aimed at facilitating traders, investors, and businesses across Pakistan. The directive was issued during a review meeting on ease of doing business, where the Prime Minister instructed officials to accelerate the implementation of the government’s…

Lahore (HRNW) — Director General of the Walled City of Lahore Authority, Najm‑ul‑Saqib, inspected several ongoing conservation and restoration projects across the city on 17 July 2026 to review work quality, assess progress and issue directions to ensure timely completion. The visit began at Shalimar Gardens, where the DG examined preservation and maintenance works and…

Islamabad (HRNW)- The Islamabad High Court has fixed July 24 for the hearing of petitions seeking the suspension of the sentences of Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha in the controversial tweets case. According to the cause list issued by the Registrar Office of the Islamabad High Court, Justice Muhammad Azam Khan will hear the petitions….

Lahore (HRNW)- The Punjab government has announced plans to establish the Maryam Nawaz Sports City in Lahore, with approval granted for a comprehensive feasibility study for the proposed project. According to the plan, the 300-acre sports city will be developed to provide world-class sports facilities in Punjab through a modern, integrated, and internationally recognized sports complex….

Swabi (HRNW)- The spillways of Tarbela Dam have been opened, prompting the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to warn that water flow in the lower reaches of the Indus River is expected to increase significantly. According to the NDMA, the public has been advised to avoid tourist and recreational activities near the Indus River and stay…

Shanghai (HRNW)- Pakistan and China have agreed to further strengthen cooperation under CPEC 2.0, as well as in the fields of artificial intelligence, the digital economy, trade, investment, and emerging technologies, during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Shanghai. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator…

Islamabad (HRNW)- Prominent Ulema and Mashaikhs have announced their support for the state’s efforts to strengthen national security, stating that the entire Pakistani nation is indebted to the sacrifices of the country’s martyrs and ghazis and emphasizing that terrorism, extremism, sectarianism, and violence have no place in Islam. The declaration came during a meeting of religious…