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Afghan Girl Arrested for Disguising as Man to Support Family in Helmand
Helmand (HRNW)- Taliban forces in Afghanistan’s Helmand province have arrested a 13-year-old girl, identified as Nooria, for allegedly disguising herself as a male to seek employment and support her family. Foreign media reports indicate that Nooria had been working at a local café for the past three years under the male identity of “Noor Ahmad”…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Intervenes in Solar Net Billing Controversy to Protect Consumer Rights
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially taken notice of the widespread public outcry regarding the transition from net metering to a net billing system, directing the Power Division to develop a comprehensive strategy that balances the rights of solar and grid consumers. Presiding over a high-level meeting in Islamabad, the Prime Minister emphasized…
NEPRA Extends Fixed Electricity Charges to Protected Consumers
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW)- The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved the imposition of fixed electricity charges on protected consumers for the first time, following a request submitted by the Power Division. Previously, fixed charges were applicable only to non-protected consumers using more than 300 units per month. Under the newly issued decision, both…
Deputy PM’s Son Ali Dar Appointed Adviser to Punjab Chief Minister
Lahore (HRNW)- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has appointed Ali Mustafa Dar, the eldest son of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, as her Adviser on Artificial Intelligence and Special Initiatives — a role carrying the status and powers of a provincial cabinet minister. The appointment, effective immediately, establishes a new portfolio…
Bloodshed in Dadu Raises Questions Over Law and Order as Three Policemen Martyred
Dadu (HRNW)- Dadu witnessed a tragic breakdown of law and order when armed robbers opened fire on a police team that had arrived following reports of looting. During the exchange of fire, three police personnel were martyred, while one officer, including the check-post in-charge, sustained injuries. According to DIG Hyderabad Tariq Razaq Dharejo, one injured…
Abducted Pregnant Woman Found Murdered in Jamshoro, Justice Still Denied
Jamshoro (HRNW): The body of a pregnant woman, Sabro, who was abducted ten days ago from Muhammad Koso Goth, was recovered today. Sabro was the wife of Babar Ali Pathan and a mother of four children. She earned her livelihood by selling clothes door to door. According to initial reports, Sabro was subjected to repeated…
Pakistan’s Remittances Surge to $23.2 Billion in First Seven Months of FY 2025–26
Islamabad (HRNW): According to the latest figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), a significant increase has been recorded in workers’ remittances during the first seven months of the fiscal year 2025–26. From July to January 2026, total remittances reached $23.2 billion, compared to $20.9 billion during the same period last year. In…
Pakpattan Police Launch People-Friendly Policing Initiative to Protect Citizens and Combat Crime
Pakpattan (HRNW)- Under the orders of the Chief Minister of Punjab, a special meeting was held under the chairmanship of DPO Pakpattan Javed Chadhar regarding positive change in police attitudes, in which a large number of circle officers, SHOs and police personnel participated. During the meeting, DPO Javed Chadhar addressed the police personnel and gave…
Islamabad Authorities Propose New Fixed Electricity Charges for 100–500 Units
Islamabad (HRNW)- Important developments have emerged regarding fixed electricity charges for consumers using 100 to 500 units per month. During a hearing on the federal government’s proposed new tariff, Power Division officials briefed that current tariffs are misaligned and cross-subsidies among consumers need reduction. PPMC officials stated there are no plans to establish a thermal…
Peshawar High Court Issues Orders on Social Media Use by Government Officers
Peshawar (HRNW)- The High Court has issued a written order to hear a petition against sharing university videos on social media. The Peshawar High Court has issued a written order for the previous hearing of the petition of Deputy Commissioner Swabai against sharing university videos on social media, in which it has been said that…