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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Urges Dialogue and Adherence to UN Charter at Security Council Briefing on Ukraine
NEW YORK (HRNW): Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to the peaceful resolution of international disputes, stating that Pakistan will continue to support all initiatives aimed at bridging divides and promoting the pacific settlement of conflicts. Addressing a UN Security Council briefing on the situation in Ukraine…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Chairs High-Level Strategic Meeting Amid Middle East Conflict
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently presiding over a high-stakes meeting with Pakistan’s top civil and military leadership to address the rapidly evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East, involving a comprehensive review of regional security and its potential impact on national interests. According to official sources, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and…
Pakistan Railways Achieves Record Revenue of Over 1 Billion PKR During Eid Week
LAHORE (HRNW): Pakistan Railways has reached a significant financial milestone by generating record-breaking revenue from passenger train operations during the three days of Eid-ul-Fitr. According to official railway sources, the department earned 110 million PKR on the first day, 170 million PKR on the second, and over 200 million PKR on the third day of…
Punjab Re-imposes 10 PM Closing Time for Markets and Malls Amid Global Energy Crisis
LAHORE: (HRNW) The Government of Punjab has officially re-imposed a 10:00 PM closing deadline for all markets, shopping malls, and commercial establishments across the province. This decision, which takes effect tomorrow (Tuesday, March 24, 2026), marks the end of the temporary relaxation previously granted for the Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr shopping seasons. The move is a central…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Bans High-Octane Fuel for Government Vehicles in Austerity Drive
ISLAMABAD: (HRNW) In a significant move to curb public expenditure, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has imposed an immediate ban on the use of high-octane fuel in all government-owned vehicles. This decision follows the recent increase in petroleum levy on high-octane fuel and is part of a broader national austerity strategy. According to an official statement issued…
Pashto TikToker Sana Javed “Outlofara” Shot Dead by Husband in Federal Capital
ISLAMABAD: (HRNW) Famous Pashto social media influencer Sana Javed, widely known by her TikTok alias Outlofara, was shot dead in Islamabad on Sunday. According to police reports, the 24-year-old creator was allegedly murdered by her husband, who then turned the weapon on himself to commit suicide. The incident occurred in the parking area of a shopping…
Gold Prices Plunge by Record Rs43,600 Per Tola in Historic Single-Day Drop
KARACHI: (HRNW) Gold markets across Pakistan witnessed an unprecedented and historic decline today, as prices plummeted by a staggering Rs43,600 per tola. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the new price for 24-karat gold has settled at Rs447,762 per tola, marking the largest single-day fall in the country’s history. The downward…
Advisor Rana Sanaullah Signals Potential 28th Amendment Amid NFC Talks with PPP
LAHORE: (HRNW) Rana Sanaullah, the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, has stated that negotiations are currently underway with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) regarding the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. He indicated that if a consensus is reached, the government may introduce the 28th Constitutional Amendment within the current year. Addressing the media…
Pakistan Day Observed with Solemnity and National Spirit; Major Parades Canceled Amid Austerity
LAHORE: (HRNW) Across the nation, March 23 is being celebrated with traditional fervor as Pakistan Day, a day dedicated to renewing the national pledge of allegiance. The day commenced with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and a 21-gun salute in all provincial capitals, followed by special prayers in mosques for the prosperity and security…
PTI Founder Administered Third Anti-VEGF Injection; Medical Board Satisfied with Vision Recovery
ISLAMABAD: (HRNW) The administration of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has confirmed that the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was administered his third Anti-VEGF injection following a detailed medical examination today. According to the PIMS medical board, the procedure was conducted with the patient’s full consent and in strict adherence to established surgical…