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Inspired Gambit-2026: Pak-US Forces Unite for Counter-Terror Drill
*Rawalpindi (HRNW)-The 13th Pakistan–United States bilateral joint exercise, *Inspired Gambit–2026*, commenced on 09 January 2026 at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Pabbi. The two-week-long exercise is being conducted in the Counter Terrorism (CT) domain, involving professional contingents from the Armies of Pakistan and the United States. Officials from both sides attended the opening ceremony….
WEPX – Women Entrepreneurial Expo Punjab
Lahore (HRNW)- The Women Entrepreneurial Expo Punjab was graced by Ms. Maryam Aurangzeb, Senior Minister, Government of Punjab, and Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman, Minister for Finance, Government of Punjab. Renowned media personality, actress, aesthetic physician, and entrepreneur Dr. Shaista Lodhi also attended the event, traveling specially from Karachi to be part of this important initiative. Along…
Pakistan Navy demonstrated its operational readiness and combat preparedness
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- Pakistan Navy demonstrated its operational readiness and combat preparedness through a comprehensive exercise in the North Arabian Sea, showcasing both conventional and unmanned capabilities, as per dictates of evolving naval warfare. The exercise included the successful live firing of LY-80 (N) Surface to Air Missile (SAM) from Vertical Launching System at extended range,…
Federal Government Begins Preparations for Pakistan’s Budget 2026-27, Calls for Business Sector Proposals
Islamabad (HRNW)- The federal government has started preparations for the new budget 2026-27. Budget proposals have been sought from the business sector by January 30, 2026. The tax policy will now be prepared by the Ministry of Finance instead of the FBR. The Tax Policy Office has been given full responsibility for tax reforms. It…
PTI Rejects Allegations of Facilitating Terrorism, Calls Claims by Federal Minister ‘Cowardly’
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reacted to the press conference of Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar. The PTI spokesperson said in a statement that they completely reject the allegations of facilitating terrorism, that allegations are being made out of fear of the public campaign of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi,…
Pakistan Declares Public Holiday on Occasion of Shab-e-Miraj
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Government of Pakistan has declared a public holiday on the occasion of Shab-e-Miraj. As per the government’s decision, Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18, 2026 will be holidays, however, Sunday’s holiday will be considered as an alternative holiday. As per the normal schedule, work in all government and private institutions will…
Mashal Malik Warns of Possible Execution of Yasin Malik on January 28, Appeals for Global Intervention
Islamabad (HRNW)- Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik’s wife Mashal Malik has revealed that the Indian government is likely to hang Yasin Malik on January 28. Expressing deep concern over this possible move, she has appealed to the international community for immediate intervention. Mashal Malik said that Kashmiris and Palestinians are currently fighting the biggest battle of…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Removes Federal Secretary Petroleum Momin Agha Amid Policy Differences
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has removed Federal Secretary Petroleum Momin Agha from his post. Momin Agha is a senior officer of Administrative Service Grade 22. After the approval of the Prime Minister, a notification has also been issued and he has been appointed OSD in the Establishment Division. According to sources, the reason…
University of Lahore Student Dies After Jumping from Building, Police Launch Investigation
Lahore (HRNW)- In a tragic incident at the University of Lahore, 21-year-old student Fatima jumped to her death from the third floor. According to police sources, before the incident, Fatima made her last phone call to Ahmed Bilal, a resident of her native Narang Mandi, which lasted for 27 minutes. Sources say that a few…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Visits Quetta to Review Development Projects, Inaugurate Danish Schools
Quetta (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has arrived in Quetta on a one-day visit. He was received at the airport by Balochistan Governor Sheikh Jafar Mandokhel and Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti. Federal ministers are also present with the Prime Minister. According to sources, the Prime Minister will be given a detailed briefing on the…