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Comprehensive Educational Workshop Held in Model Town to Promote Modern Teaching Strategies
Lahore, Pakistan (HRNW) A comprehensive educational workshop was organized today in Model Town under the supervision of the Model Town Education Department. The primary objective of the workshop was to enhance the quality of the education system and promote modern teaching strategies aligned with contemporary academic requirements. During the session, teachers were given detailed insights…
Law Minister Says Imran Khan’s Eyesight Stable After Medical Examination
Sheikhupura (HRNW) – Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar said that the eyesight of PTI founder Imran Khan is satisfactory according to the latest medical examination, stating that one eye has 6/6 vision while the other has about 70 percent vision with glasses. Addressing the Shekhora Bar Council ceremony, the minister said that the government…
Army Chief Asim Munir Meets UAE National Security Advisor to Boost Strategic Ties
Abu Dhabi (HRNW) – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met with Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler and National Security Advisor of the United Arab Emirates, during his visit to Abu Dhabi. According to ISPR, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in key areas including economic collaboration, investment, and security. Both leaders…
Pakistan, Sri Lanka Agree to Strengthen Cooperation Against Illegal Immigration and Drugs
Colombo (HRNW) – During an official visit to Sri Lanka, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Sri Lankan Home and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anand Wijepala, where both sides agreed to enhance mutual coordination to curb illegal immigration, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and financial fraud. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the interior ministries of both…
Federal Ombudsman Orders Mandatory Paternity Leave, Fines State Bank Rs500,000
Islamabad (HRNW) – The Federal Ombudsman for Protection Against Harassment has issued a landmark ruling declaring that fathers must also be granted leave at the birth of a child, making paternity leave mandatory. In the decision, the Ombudsman imposed a fine of Rs500,000 on the State Bank of Pakistan for denying 30 days of paternity…
Arif Habib Consortium Plans to Acquire Remaining 25% Government Stake in PIA
Islamabad (HRNW) – The Arif Habib Group-led consortium has announced plans to purchase the government’s remaining 25 percent stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which would give the private consortium full ownership of the national carrier. According to consortium officials, the decision to acquire the remaining shares is expected in April, with payment to be…
NHA Rejects Rs295 Billion Loss Claims, Says Operations Remain Profitable
Islamabad (HRNW) – The National Highway Authority (NHA) has dismissed reports claiming an alleged loss of Rs295 billion, terming them “accounting differences” and clarifying that the organization is not facing any financial loss. According to the NHA spokesperson, the authority recorded an operating income of Rs43.6 billion in fiscal year 2024-25, calculated from total revenue…
PTI Sit-in Resumes Outside KP House as Opposition Leaders Hold Key Meeting in Islamabad
Islamabad (HRNW) – Leaders and lawmakers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf have once again staged a sit-in outside KP House, with around 90 parliamentarians currently present at the venue and chanting slogans in protest. Sources said that instructions were issued by Sohail Afridi that the sit-in will continue until Mahmood Khan Achakzai formally announces its end. Earlier,…
Pakistan Yet to Announce Decision on Sending Troops to Proposed Gaza Stabilization Force
Islamabad (HRNW) – Pakistan has not yet disclosed its position regarding the participation of Pakistani troops in the proposed International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza, with officials saying the matter remains under discussion and is sensitive. Meanwhile, Donald Trump announced that member countries of the newly formed “Board of Peace” have already pledged to provide…
Pakistan PM Invited to Bangladesh PM Swearing-In Ceremony, Representation Decision Pending
Dhaka (HRNW) – The Foreign Office spokesperson has confirmed that Shehbaz Sharif was invited by Bangladesh to attend the swearing-in ceremony of its newly elected Prime Minister. According to the spokesperson, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Austria on a pre-scheduled official visit at the invitation of the Austrian Chancellor, therefore he will not…