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KP CM Meets World Bank President to Boost Collaboration in Health, Education, Minerals, and Climate Resilience
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW)- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi met with World Bank President Ajay Banga in Islamabad to discuss expanding cooperation in health, education, skills development, minerals, energy, and climate resilience. The meeting was also attended by Finance Advisor Mazamil Aslam, Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, and other senior officials. CM Afridi emphasized…
Lahore Implements Free Public Transport to Combat Air Pollution During Basant
Lahore, Pakistan (HRNW)- The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lahore reached 178 due to slow-moving air, prompting authorities to implement measures to reduce pollution during the Basant festival. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced a public relief initiative, providing free transport on February 6–8, including buses, Metro Bus, Orange Line Metro Train, and Yanggo rickshaws,…
Bazm-e-Maalik Literary and Academic Competitions Successfully Concluded in Mardan
Mardan (HRNW)- The literary and academic competitions organized under the banner of Bazm-e-Maalik by the non-governmental organization Maalik Foundation Mardan concluded successfully with enthusiastic participation from students across the district. A total of 24 prominent educational institutions took part in the competitions, where students demonstrated their intellectual, literary, and speaking skills with great confidence and…
Audit Report Reveals Massive Financial Irregularities in Punjab Departments
Multan, Pakistan (HRNW)- An audit report has uncovered serious financial and administrative irregularities in several Punjab government departments, including violations of procurement rules and weak monitoring that resulted in losses worth billions of rupees to the public treasury. According to the report, the Punjab Forensic Science Agency made purchases of laboratory consumables worth over PKR…
177 Militants Killed in Balochistan Security Operations
Quetta, Pakistan (HRNW)- Security operations in Balochistan have resulted in the elimination of 177 terrorists over the past three days, according to security sources. Officials confirmed that security forces, police, and intelligence agencies have intensified their joint crackdown against terrorists and their facilitators across the province. During pursuit operations conducted last night, an additional 22…
Propaganda and Rights Controversy Around BLA Attacks
Islamabad, Pakistan & India Context (HRNW)- Reports from Islamabad accuse some Indian media influencers of amplifying or glorifying the Balochistan Liberation Army’s “Operation Herof 2.0” — a series of attacks in Balochistan — in ways that may contravene international law and stoke tensions. While this primarily involves Pakistan’s claims, the human rights implication for India is…
IMCTC Secretary General Meets COAS Asim Munir to Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
Rawalpindi (HRNW)-Major General Mohammed Bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, Secretary General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest were discussed, with particular emphasis on regional security dynamics and enhanced cooperation in…
1000 Days of Dr. Yasmin Rashid’s Imprisonment Marked as Symbol of Resistance and Women’s Courage
Lahore (HRNW)- Today marks the 1000th day of Dr. Yasmin Rashid’s unjust imprisonment. Despite sacrificing her life and property, this 76-year-old cancer survivor and life-saving hospital worker refused to bow down to the oppressor and stood firm with Imran Khan. Dr. Yasmin Rashid is not only a political prisoner but has become a symbol of…
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi Hold Key Meeting on Development and Security
Islamabad (HRNW)- An important meeting was held between Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi at the Prime Minister’s House, Islamabad. At the beginning of the meeting, there was a one-on-one conversation between the two leaders, after which a meeting was held at the delegation level in which various issues…
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi Announces Grand Jirga, Vows to Fight for Provincial Rights in Islamabad
Jamrud (HRNW)- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has announced that he will head to Islamabad to seek the legitimate rights of the province and its people, while consultative jirgas will also be held in other tribal districts before taking the final step. Addressing the Grand Peace Jirga held in the Jamrud city of…