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Election Commission Begins Review of Electoral Laws and Constitutional Provisions Ahead of Next General Elections
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to review and amend election-related laws and constitutional provisions before the upcoming general elections, aiming to strengthen the country’s electoral framework. According to sources, the Election Commission has activated its Legal Reforms Committee, comprising senior ECP officials and representatives from all relevant wings, including the legal…
Lahore Nanbai Association Demands Increase in Roti Price Following Flour Price Hike
Lahore (HRNW)- Following the recent increase in flour prices, the Nanbai Association has demanded a revision in the official price of roti in Lahore. According to the association, the price of roti should be increased from Rs17 to Rs25, citing the rising cost of flour and other production expenses. The association, however, said that the price…
Rawalpindi Establishes Nine Check Posts to Curb Illegal Flour and Wheat Smuggling
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- The Food Department has intensified efforts to prevent the smuggling and illegal transportation of flour and wheat by establishing nine special check posts across Rawalpindi district. According to officials, the check posts were set up on the instructions of District Food Controller Saleh Mughal, while the Rawalpindi Police have been assigned round-the-clock security and…
Petition Filed in Peshawar High Court Alleging Illegal Detention, Torture, and Extortion by NCCIA Officials
Peshawar (HRNW)- A petition has been filed in the Peshawar High Court against two inspectors of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), alleging the illegal detention of a citizen, torture, and extortion. The petition was filed by Muhammad Sohail Khan through his counsel Shahid Mahmood Advocate, naming the Ministry of Interior, NCCIA, Inspector Ahmed Jan,…
Bannu: intelligence‑based operation; explosives cache linked to militants reported to have detonated, clearance underway
Bannu (HRNW) — Security forces carried out intelligence‑based operations against militants of Fitna al‑Khawarij in several areas of Bannu, and reports say explosive caches held by the militants detonated during the raids. Sources said the operations focused on the Narmi Khel, Baka Khel and Takhti Khel localities. Multiple explosions were heard during the action, which…
PTA fines mobile operators for issuing SIMs on ID cards without user consent
Islamabad (HRNW) – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has imposed hefty fines on four major mobile operators after investigations found SIMs were issued using national identity cards without the users’ consent. According to details, the PTA has levied the following penalties: Zong: Rs. 155.6 million Jazz: Rs. 116.7 million Telenor: Rs. 116.7 million Ufone: Over…
State Bank introduces two‑hour “cooling time” for mobile wallet transfers
Islamabad (HRNW) – The State Bank has implemented a new rule for JazzCash, Easypaisa and other mobile banking services under which money sent to a recipient will be unavailable for withdrawal or spending for two hours. This pause, called a “cooling time,” is intended to give affected parties an opportunity to lodge complaints and stop…
NEPRA Approves Recovery of Rs. 200 Billion in Grid System Costs, Raising Concerns Over Higher Electricity Bills
Islamabad (HRNW) – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved the recovery of Rs. 200 billion in grid system costs for the National Grid Company, a move that could result in additional financial pressure on electricity consumers across Pakistan. According to available information, the National Grid Company had filed a petition seeking recovery…
Modern Technology Can Transform Pakistan’s Livestock Sector, Says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Highlighting Farmers’ Economic Rights
Islamabad (HRNW) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that the use of modern technology can bring a major transformation and revolution in Pakistan’s livestock sector. Addressing a seminar on livestock development, the Prime Minister said that organizing a national-level discussion on the livestock sector was a positive step. He emphasized that the federal and…
Azad Kashmir Restores Previously Withdrawn Cases, Reaffirms Rule of Law While Emphasizing Fair Trial Rights
Mirpur, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (HRNW) – The Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has revoked its earlier notification withdrawing criminal cases against members of an alleged disruptive committee, resulting in the reactivation of those cases and the continuation of arrests of the accused individuals. According to official statements, the government has adopted a zero-tolerance…