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Punjab to Launch Driving Permits for 16-18 Year Olds Starting March 1
LAHORE (HRNW): In a major regulatory shift, the Punjab Traffic Police will begin issuing Juvenile Driving Permits for teenagers aged 16 to 18 starting March 1, 2026. The announcement was made by DIG Traffic Punjab, Waqas Nazir, who stated that the system has been fully upgraded to accommodate this new category of young drivers. Requirements…
Pakistan Modernizes CNIC System with Legal Recognition of Iris and Facial Scans
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The Government of Pakistan has officially notified significant upgrades to the security and verification framework of the National Identity Card (NIC) system. Under the newly amended National Identity Card Rules of 2026, the definition of biometrics has been legally expanded to include iris scans and facial recognition alongside traditional fingerprints. This regulatory shift,…
Italy Opens Doors for Pakistani Skilled Workers with 10,500 New Visas
ROME / ISLAMABAD (HRNW): In a major boost to bilateral labor relations, Italy has officially announced a dedicated quota of 10,500 work visas for Pakistani skilled professionals. This landmark decision was finalized following high-level discussions between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Italian counterpart, Matteo Piantedosi, in Rome. The initiative aims to streamline the…
Pakistan Security Forces Neutralize 34 Terrorists in Massive Anti-Terror Sweep
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): Pakistan’s security forces have intensified their counter-terrorism operations under the national vision “Azm-e-Istehkam,” carrying out a series of highly effective intelligence-based operations (IBOs) over the last 24 hours. The operations targeted operatives of “Fitna al-Khawarij” (formerly TTP) and “Fitna al-Hindustan” (foreign-sponsored proxies), resulting in the elimination of 34 terrorists across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and…
Press Freedom Concerns Escalate
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW) — The Committee to Protect Journalists along with 17 other rights organizations has raised alarm over what they describe as a deteriorating media freedom environment. Reports cite intimidation, legal pressure, and increased risks faced by journalists. Rights defenders stress that free media remains the backbone of democratic accountability. 👉 Stand with journalists…
Government School Destroyed in Explosive Attack in South Waziristan
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN (HRNW): On February 24, 2026, unidentified assailants targeted a government school in the Sharif Khan Kot area with explosive materials, resulting in the destruction of the facility. According to the District Police Officer (DPO), the powerful blast completely demolished two classrooms, the restrooms, and the main gate of the school, while also causing…
DSP Among Three Martyred in Terrorist Attack on Police Mobile in Kohat
KOHAT (HRNW): At least three police personnel, including Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Asad Mahmood, were martyred after unidentified terrorists opened fire on a police mobile on Shakardara Road. According to the District Police Officer (DPO) Kohat, the attackers ambushed the vehicle and subsequently set it on fire before fleeing the scene. Following the brutal…
Noreen Niazi, Sister of PTI Founder Imran Khan, Injured in Fall
RAWALPINDI (HRNW): Noreen Niazi, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, was injured after falling while crossing an under-construction sewage line at the Dahgal Naka area of Rawalpindi. According to reports from the scene, Ms. Niazi sustained injuries to her hands, feet, and nose. She was immediately rescued from the construction site and…
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Reaffirms Commitment to Firewall Project Despite Initial Failure
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has stated that the government’s firewall project, designed for social media and internet regulation, will be rebuilt despite its previous failure. Addressing the setbacks, the Minister clarified that if the project fails a second time, it will be reconstructed a third time, emphasizing that the government remains undeterred in…
Pakistan Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Condemning Israeli Actions
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): On February 24, 2026, the Senate of Pakistan unanimously passed a resolution against Israel, moved by Senator Palwasha Khan. The resolution expressed profound concern over the persistent violations of ceasefire agreements in Gaza and the recent provocative statements issued by the Israeli leadership. The House categorically rejected Israeli remarks regarding the formation of…