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Punjab Government Orders Closure of Theaters from Start of Ramadan
Lahore (HRNW)- The Punjab government has issued a notification to close all theaters across the province from the first of Ramadan in honor of Ramadan. The notification has clarified that no plays or shows will be screened in any theater hall, including Lahore, from the first of Ramadan. This ban has also been sent to…
Banks to Remain Closed for Public Transactions on First Day of Ramadan
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Central Bank and the government have announced that all public and private banks across the country will remain closed for public transactions on the first day of Ramadan. According to the announcement, banks can remain open only for private and business staff arrangements, but bank branches will be completely closed for general…
Ramadan Moon Sighting Meeting Held in Peshawar as Pakistan Awaits Official Announcement
Lahore (HRNW)- The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will hold a meeting in Peshawar today to see the moon of Ramadan, in which the sighting of the moon will be reviewed in the light of the testimonies received from across the country. According to a spokesperson for SPARC, the new moon has been born and the age…
M-Tag Installation for Motorcycles to Begin in Islamabad from February 20
Islamabad (HRNW)- In order to make the traffic system more effective and improve the vehicle identification process in the federal capital Islamabad, it has been decided to install M-tags on motorcycles. According to the authorities, the installation of M-tags on motorcycles will officially start from February 20. Motorcycle owners will be able to obtain M-tags…
Nepra Retains Net Metering Policy for Existing Solar Consumers in Islamabad
Islamabad (HRNW)- The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has taken an important decision for solar consumers and announced to maintain the net metering policy for old solar consumers. According to a statement issued by Nepra, a formal notification of the draft amendment to the Solar Policy 2026 has been issued, on which suggestions and…
Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Ali Amin Gandapur: Moeen Naqvi’s Efforts for Imran Khan’s Release Are Unmatched
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW) Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur stated that the efforts of Federal Interior Minister Moeen Naqvi for the release of PTI founder Imran Khan are unmatched by anyone else. Speaking on SAMAA’s program Nadeem Malik Live outside the Parliament House, Ali Amin Gandapur said that Moeen Naqvi personally spoke before…
State Bank Introduces “Cyber Shield” to Strengthen Banking System and Protect Consumers
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) The State Bank of Pakistan today announced the launch of “Cyber Shield – Cyber Resilience Strategy for Regulated Entities” under its Vision 2028 agenda. The initiative aims to enhance the security and resilience of the country’s banking and financial system. The strategy is designed to provide banks and financial institutions with stronger…
President of Lahore Bar Association Demands Proper Medical Facilities for Imran Khan in Jail
Lahore, Pakistan (HRNW) The President of the Lahore Bar Association, Irfan Hayat Bajwa, stated that demands have previously been made for Imran Khan to be provided with full jail facilities in accordance with prison rules and manuals, and that concerns raised by his family and supporters regarding his health should be addressed. He emphasized that…
Medical Examination Report of PTI Founder Imran Khan Released; Significant Improvement in Vision Noted
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW) The detailed medical examination report of PTI founder Imran Khan has been released. The 73-year-old Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi underwent a comprehensive medical assessment on February 15, 2026, conducted by a medical board. The medical board included Professor Dr. Nadeem Qureshi from Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital and Professor Dr. Muhammad Arif Khan…
Scholarship Entry Test Successfully Conducted Across 10 Centers in Sindh
Islamabad/Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) The entry test for the scholarship program organized by Dr. A.Q. Khan Schooling System & College (Ibrahim Campus, Islamabad) was successfully conducted at 10 different centers across Sindh province. The written examination was administered by Sindh Testing Service in a transparent and well-organized manner, with participation from more than 9,000 students from…