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Flour Prices Surge Across Pakistan, 20kg Bag Sees Sharp Weekly Increase in Major Cities
Islamabad (HRNW)- According to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), a significant increase has been recorded in the price of a 20-kilogram bag of flour in various cities across the country during the past week. The highest increase was observed in Sargodha, where the price of a 20kg flour bag…
Pakistan Set to Introduce New Currency Notes, Awaiting Federal Government Approval
Lahore (HRNW)- Preparations for introducing new currency notes have been completed in Pakistan, however, the State Bank of Pakistan is awaiting the permission of the federal government to approve the final design of the notes. The Security Printing Corporation has said that the new currency will be equipped with modern and effective security features, however,…
CM Maryam Nawaz Orders Early Completion of New Hospitals, Cancer Research Center to Open This Month
Lahore (HRNW) – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered the early completion of new hospitals across the province and directed authorities to expedite healthcare projects. The Chief Minister has instructed that the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Research Center and the Jinnah Institute of Cardiology in Lahore be opened within this month. The basement and ground…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Thanks Overseas Pakistanis for Sending Record $3.6 Billion Remittances in December
Islamabad (HRNW) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his gratitude to overseas Pakistanis for sending record remittances in December 2025 compared to the previous year. The Prime Minister said that in December 2025, patriotic overseas Pakistanis sent remittances worth $3.6 billion. He added that the 16.5 percent increase compared to last year reflects the…
Severe Cold Wave Grips Pakistan as Temperatures Plunge Below Freezing Across Major Cities
Islamabad (HRNW) – A severe cold wave is ongoing across Pakistan, with temperatures dropping to unusually low levels in various parts of the country, disrupting normal life. The cold spell has affected almost all regions, including major cities and coastal areas. In Punjab, the cold is at its peak, and authorities have issued an alert…
Mahmood Achakzai Warns of Possible Secession, Calls February 8 Protests a ‘Last SOS’ for Pakistan
Lahore (HRNW) – The head of the Movement for the Protection of the Constitution of Pakistan, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, has warned that he fears some areas of Pakistan may declare secession within the next two to four months. Speaking at a news conference in Lahore, he said that he does not believe in the concept…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Welcomes Arafa Karim Foundation, Reaffirms Commitment to Making Pakistan an IT Hub
Lahore (HRNW) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the establishment of a foundation in the name of renowned IT expert late Arafa Karim Randhawa by her parents and said that all possible support will be ensured at the government level, adding that the government is working day and night to make Pakistan an IT…
Tragedy in Islamabad: Cylinder Explosion at Wedding House Leaves 6 Dead, Including Bride and Groom
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW) — A celebratory atmosphere turned into a scene of mourning in the G-7/2 Aabpara area of Islamabad when a powerful gas cylinder explosion claimed the lives of six people, including a newlywed couple. According to rescue officials, the blast was so intense that it caused the building to collapse, leaving eight others…
Pakistan Navy and PMSA Ships Visit Muscat: Enhancing Maritime Cooperation with Royal Navy of Oman
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- Pakistan Navy Flotilla comprising of PNS RAH NAWARD (Sail Ship), PNS MADADGAR and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) ship PMSS KASHMIR visited Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman. Upon arrival at the port, the ships were warmly welcomed by Omani authorities. During the visit, Mission Commander along with the Commanding Officers held meetings with naval…
Eleven khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij sent to Hell
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- On 8 January 2026, eleven khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. On reported presence of khwarij, an intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in North Waziristan District. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij…