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Operation “Muhafiz-ul-Bahr”: Pakistan Navy Secures Vital Energy Supplies Amid Regional Tensions
KARACHI (HRNW): The Pakistan Navy has successfully demonstrated its high level of professionalism and maritime expertise by ensuring the safe passage of national merchant vessels through volatile regional waters under Operation “Muhafiz-ul-Bahr” (Protector of the Sea). Amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East and the reported closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the Pakistan…
Kamran Tessori Removed as Governor Sindh; Nihal Hashmi Appointed as Successor
KARACHI (HRNW): In a significant political development, Kamran Tessori has been removed from the office of Governor Sindh. Following this decision, the federal government has appointed Nihal Hashmi as the new Governor of Sindh, and an official notification has been issued in this regard. Nihal Hashmi, a senior politician and legal professional, is expected to…
Pakistan-IMF Talks Conclude Without Staff-Level Agreement; Middle East Tensions Impact Targets
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The latest round of negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded without reaching a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA). Despite what officials described as Pakistan’s “excellent performance” during the talks, the agreement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) remains pending. The discussions, led by IMF Mission Chief Eva Petrova, took place…
Pakistan Backs Bahraini and Russian UN Resolutions; Condemns Recent Attacks in the Middle East
UNITED NATIONS / ISLAMABAD (HRNW): Pakistan has voiced its official stance at the United Nations, expressing support for resolutions presented by Bahrain and the Russian Federation aimed at de-escalating regional tensions. Addressing the Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar, condemned recent American and Israeli strikes on Iran. However, he also highlighted…
Federal Government to Announce New Petroleum Prices Tomorrow; Finance Minister Warns of Geopolitical Impacts
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The Federal Government has announced that the revised prices for petroleum products will be officially declared tomorrow, Friday, March 13, 2026. Minister of State for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, stated that the new rates will be determined based on the average market prices and existing pricing formulas. Speaking on the economic outlook, Finance…
Pakistan Enters New Era of Digital Connectivity with Historic 5G Spectrum Auction
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has announced that Pakistan is entering a new and expansive era of technology through the successful auction of 5G spectrum. Speaking at the conclusion of the auction process organized by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday, March 12, 2026, she highlighted that…
US to Permanently Close Peshawar Consulate to Save $7.5 Million Annually
ISLAMABAD / PESHAWAR (HRNW): The United States government has officially notified Congress of its decision to permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, the diplomatic mission closest to the Afghan border. The move comes as part of a broader diplomatic restructuring and cost-saving initiative, expected to save the U.S. approximately $7.5 million annually. Historically, the Peshawar…
SUPARCO Forecasts Eid-ul-Fitr on March 21; Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to Meet on March 19
ISLAMABAD: (HRNW)Pakistan’s national space agency, SUPARCO, has released its technical data regarding the birth of the Shawwal moon, suggesting that the holy month of Ramadan is likely to last 30 days this year. According to SUPARCO, the new moon is expected to be born at 6:23 AM on March 19. By sunset that evening, the…
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Discuss Security and Aviation Cooperation
ISLAMABAD: (HRNW) The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, H.E. Jane Marriott, met with Federal Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, in Islamabad today to discuss the strengthening of bilateral ties. Both officials expressed a strong commitment to deepening the historic relationship between the two nations, with a focus on enhancing collaboration in the strategic fields of…
IHC Orders Report on Pending Petitions for PTI Founder’s Transfer to Shifa Hospital
ISLAMABAD: (HRNW) The Islamabad High Court (IHC) heard a petition today seeking the transfer of the PTI founder to Shifa International Hospital for medical treatment. During the session presided over by Justice Inam Amin Minhas, the court granted a request from the petitioner’s counsel, Uzair Bhandari, for additional time to address objections raised by the Registrar’s…