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Students Develop Mobile App to Help Electric Bus Passengers with Routes and Timings
Lahore (HRNW)- Passengers using the Punjab government’s electric bus service in various cities, including Lahore, have long faced difficulties due to a lack of clear information about routes and operating schedules. Addressing this issue, two students have developed a mobile application to provide real-time guidance to commuters. One of the developers, Muhammad Ghiyas, said the idea…
Gold Prices Surge Again in Global and Local Markets After 4-Day Gap
Karachi (HRNW)- Gold prices have risen once again in both global and local markets after a gap of four days, reflecting renewed upward momentum in bullion trading. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce increased by $10, bringing the new global price to $5,010. Similarly, in local bullion markets, the price of…
SECP Issues Notices to 41 Public Sector Companies Over Regulatory Violations
Islamabad (HRNW)- In a major step toward improving governance in public sector companies, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken strict action over regulatory compliance issues. According to reports, the SECP has issued 66 show-cause notices to 41 companies for violations of company laws. The commission revealed that 33 companies failed to submit…
Pakistan Rejects Afghan Claims of Civilian Targeting, Says Only Terrorist Infrastructure Hit
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has strongly rejected the Afghan government’s claims that military installations in Kabul and Nangarhar were improperly targeted, calling the allegations baseless and misleading. Responding to statements by the so-called spokesman of the Taliban government, the ministry said such propaganda is aimed at confusing public opinion and distorting facts….
Over 100 International Flights Cancelled Across Pakistan as Middle East Tensions Disrupt Air Travel
Lahore (HRNW)- More than 101 international flights have been canceled from eight major airports across Pakistan, including Allama Iqbal International Airport, following a sudden escalation in the Middle East conflict. The worsening situation has led both domestic and international airlines to advise passengers to confirm flight details before arriving at airports. Hundreds of travelers from cities…
Overseas Pakistanis Express Deep Love for Homeland on Pakistan Day
Islamabad (HRNW)- On the occasion of Pakistan Day, overseas Pakistanis from different parts of the world expressed their heartfelt love and emotional attachment to their beloved homeland through special messages. Dr. Asif Saeed Khan, based in New Zealand, said that although they live abroad, their emotional connection with Pakistan remains strong. Similarly, Dr. Majid Gondal from…
Tragedy in Rahim Yar Khan: 5 Women Killed as Roof Collapses at BISP Payment Center
RAHIM YAR KHAN (HRNW): A devastating incident occurred in Chak 125, a suburban area of Rahim Yar Khan, where the dilapidated roof of a building collapsed on a large crowd of women waiting for Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) payments. The disaster has claimed the lives of at least five women and left 55 others…
Hyderabad Police Safely Recover Abducted 15-Year-Old Girl in Hali Road Raid
HYDERABAD (HRNW): Following the special directives of SSP Hyderabad Shahzeb Chachar, the Hali Road Police successfully recovered a 15-year-old girl, Umm-e-Hani, who was abducted at gunpoint earlier this month. According to police reports, the girl’s mother, Madiha, wife of Muhammad Umar Sheikh, filed a complaint on March 9, 2026. She alleged that two individuals, identified…
Horrific Massacre in Sargodha: Man Axes Wife and Five Children to Death
SARGODHA (HRNW): A chilling incident of mass murder has shaken the village of 25 South, near Bhagtanwala, where a man allegedly slaughtered six members of his own family inside their home late last night. The suspect, identified as Yasin Mallah, reportedly attacked his wife, four sons, and daughter with an axe while they were asleep….
Pakistan Expresses Solidarity with Ethiopia Following Devastating Floods and Landslides
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): Pakistan has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the significant loss of life and property caused by severe flooding and landslides in Ethiopia. In an official statement issued on March 16, the Foreign Office conveyed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Ethiopia, specifically addressing the disaster that struck the Gamo Zone…