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OGDC Announces Major Gas Discovery at Sahatu-1 Well
Khairpur (HRNW)- Amid the ongoing oil and gas crisis, OGDC continues its path of success with a significant new discovery. According to an OGDCL spokesperson, a major gas reserve has been found at the Sahatu-1 well located in Khairpur district of Sindh province. The newly discovered well is currently producing 17.2 million cubic feet of…
IHC Fixes March 31 Hearing in £190 Million Case Against PTI Founder, Bushra Bibi
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Islamabad High Court has scheduled March 31 for hearing the £190 million case involving the founder of PTI and Bushra Bibi. According to the cause list issued by the Registrar’s Office, Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif will preside over the hearing. The court has sought a response from the…
PM Shehbaz Reviews Housing Sector Reforms, Focus on Low-Cost Homes and Investment Boost
Islamabad (HRNW)- A high-level review meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif focused on promoting investment in the housing sector, ensuring the provision of low-cost housing, and increasing employment opportunities. The Prime Minister emphasized that every citizen has the right to own a home, stating that providing easy-term loans remains a top government priority. He directed…
PAC Sub-Committee Raises Questions Over Illegal Investment of Quaid-e-Azam University Funds
Islamabad (HRNW)- Serious questions were raised during a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sub-committee regarding the alleged illegal investment and misuse of funds of Quaid-e-Azam University. The meeting, chaired by Shahida Akhtar Ali, reviewed audit objections of the Higher Education Commission for the years 2010-11 and 2013-14. It also examined issues related to land…
Pakistan Has Sufficient Petroleum Reserves Beyond April, Ishaq Dar Told
Islamabad (HRNW)- Officials have informed Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar that Pakistan currently has sufficient petroleum product reserves to meet domestic needs beyond April. The briefing was given during a high-level meeting chaired by Ishaq Dar to review the country’s petroleum reserves and preparedness amid the evolving Middle East situation. Officials…
Punjab Approves Recruitment of 1,000 CCD Personnel, Rs491 Million Funds Allocated
Lahore (HRNW)- The Punjab government has approved the recruitment of 1,000 new officers and personnel in the Crime Control Department (CCD) to address the shortage of staff, along with the allocation of Rs491 million for the initiative. The provincial cabinet granted formal approval for immediate hiring across various cadres to strengthen action against dangerous criminals, robbers,…
NA Committee Reviews Potato Export Crisis, Farmers’ Issues Highlighted
Islamabad (HRNW)- The National Assembly Standing Committee on Food Security met under the chairmanship of Hussain Tariq, where key issues related to potato exports and challenges faced by farmers were discussed in detail. Officials from the Ministry of Food Security informed the committee that 21 sealed containers of Pakistani potatoes were dispatched to Central Asian states…
Ishaq Dar Rejects Speculation on Middle East Talks, Confirms Pakistan’s Mediation Role
Islamabad (HRNW)- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has rejected unnecessary speculations circulating in the media regarding negotiations to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, while confirming that indirect talks between the United States and Iran are underway. In a statement issued on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Ishaq Dar said…
Ishaq Dar, Turkish FM Discuss Regional Tensions, Stress Continued Diplomatic Engagement
Islamabad (HRNW)- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, during which both leaders discussed the latest regional developments in detail. During the important late-night conversation, Ishaq Dar emphasized the need for sustained diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region and reaffirmed Pakistan’s…
PM Shehbaz and Bilawal Bhutto Convene High-Level Meeting on Regional Conflict and National Security
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW) — A critical consultative session was held at the Prime Minister’s House today to discuss the deteriorating regional security situation and its implications for Pakistan’s national interests. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, in a high-profile meeting attended by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, Balochistan Chief…