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IMF Mission Arrives in Pakistan for Crucial Review of $7 Billion Program
KARACHI / ISLAMABAD (HRNW): An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Iva Petrova, arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, to initiate the third review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review of the $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The delegation began its visit in Karachi…
Palestine Foundation Pakistan Launches “Ramadan with Palestine” Campaign
KARACHI (HRNW): The Palestine Foundation Pakistan (PLF) has officially declared that the upcoming holy month of Ramadan will be observed under the theme “Ramadan with Palestine.” During a press conference at the Karachi Press Club on Thursday, February 26, 2026, political and religious leaders announced a nationwide series of events to express unwavering solidarity with…
CM Maryam Nawaz Inaugurates Pakistan’s First E-Taxi Scheme with 30% Women’s Quota
LAHORE (HRNW): Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif formally launched Pakistan’s first-ever Electric Taxi (E-Taxi) Scheme on Thursday, February 26, 2026. This landmark initiative aims to modernize urban transport while providing eco-friendly employment opportunities. In its initial phase, the government will distribute 1,100 electric vehicles (EVs) to eligible applicants. Incentives and Financial Structure To ensure the…
UK Transitioning to e-Visa System for Pakistani Visit Visa Applicants
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The United Kingdom has announced a significant shift in its immigration policy, moving toward an e-Visa system for Pakistani citizens. This digital transition is designed to streamline the visit visa process, making it faster and more efficient for travelers. Under the new framework, successful applicants will no longer receive a physical vignette (sticker)…
Punjab Government Imposes 30-Day Ban on Outdoor Drone Usage
LAHORE (HRNW): The Government of Punjab has officially banned the use of outdoor drones across the province for a period of 30 days. A formal notification has been issued to this effect, outlining the scope and duration of the restrictions. According to the directive, the prohibition applies exclusively to drones operated in outdoor public spaces…
Security Forces Eliminate 48 Terrorists in High-Stakes Operations Across KP and Balochistan
QUETTA / PESHAWAR (HRNW): Pakistan’s security forces have significantly intensified their counter-terrorism offensive, neutralizing a total of 48 terrorists during a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted across Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These operations targeted the hideouts of foreign-sponsored proxies and local militant elements involved in recent destabilization efforts. During the raids, security personnel recovered…
Pakistan and Qatar Reaffirm Strategic Ties as PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Asim Munir Visit Doha
DOHA (HRNW): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, held a high-level meeting with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The high-powered Pakistani delegation included Deputy Prime…
District Administration Lahore active in preventing overcharging and hoarding
Lahore (HRNW)-On the special instructions of Deputy Commissioner Lahore Captain (R) Muhammad Ali Ijaz the District Administration Lahore has intensified its crackdown across the city against overchargers and elements creating artificial inflation, resulting in strict legal and administrative actions at various locations. According to details, Assistant Commissioner Raiwind, Dr. Abid Mumtaz Sial, conducted detailed visits…
Mardan: Announcement of Special Facilities for Youth in IT and Language Courses
Mardan (HRNW)- With the commitment to equip young people with modern education and professional skills, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been formally signed between the Maalik Foundation and the Ideal Institute of IT and Language, Mardan. The primary objective of this agreement is to provide students with quality and practical training in IT, computer…
Punjab Government Faces Severe Backlash Over PKR 11.7 Billion Luxury Jet Acquisition
LAHORE (HRNW): The Punjab government is facing a wave of intense criticism from political and social circles following the acquisition of a luxury Gulfstream G500 aircraft for Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Critics and opposition leaders, including members of the PTI and Jamaat-e-Islami, have pointed out that the estimated cost of PKR 11.7 billion (approximately $42…