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Federal Minister Mustafa Kamal Says Pakistan to Surpass Indonesia as Sixth Most Populous Nation in Five Years
Karachi – Pakistan (HRNW)- Federal Minister Mustafa Kamal has stated that within the next five years, Pakistan is projected to overtake Indonesia to become the sixth most populous country in the world. Speaking at a convocation ceremony at a private university in Karachi, the minister said that nearly 6.2 million children are born every year…
Maulana Fazlur Rehman Stresses Ethical Politics and Local Government Reforms
Jhang (HRNW)- Talking to the media, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that there is no allegiance in politics, party workers follow the ideology of the leaders. He said that provincial governments should form the local government system in the public interest. Maulana Fazlur Rehman further said that we have to think…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Sydney Bondi Beach Shooting
Islamabad (HRNW)- During a meeting with Australian High Commissioner Tim Keane, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his regret over the tragic shooting incident that took place at Sydney’s Bondi Beach last week and strongly condemned the attack. Last Sunday, two gunmen opened fire on people celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach, killing…
Weekly Inflation Report Shows Mixed Price Changes Across Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federal Bureau of Statistics has released a weekly report on inflation in the country, according to which the inflation rate recorded a 0.24 percent increase on a weekly basis, while the annual inflation rate has decreased to 3.75 percent. The report states that 17 items have become more expensive during the week,…
PCB Opens Registration for Foreign Players Ahead of PSL 11, Exciting Season Ahead
Lahore (HRNW)- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially started the registration of foreign players for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The last date for players to participate in the registration has been set as January 20, 2026. According to the PCB, the HBL PSL 11 will be held from March…
Car Loans Surge in Pakistan, Boosting Automobile Market and Economic Activity
Islamabad (HRNW)- After car loans became more accessible in Pakistan, the trend of buying in the automobile market has started increasing. With the increase in financing by banks on easy terms, vehicle ownership has become more attainable for citizens than before. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, auto financing reached Rs…
India’s Water Diversion Reduces Jhelum and Neelum River Flows, Raising Concerns in Pakistan
Lahore (HRNW)- India’s water aggression has intensified again, and after Chenab, the water of Jhelum and Neelum rivers has also been stopped, which has led to a worrying decrease in Pakistan’s river flow. According to sources from the Indus Water Commission, the water inflow in Jhelum and Neelum rivers has reduced to only 3,000 cusecs,…
Federal Government to Reopen Local Gas Fields from January 2026 to Ease Supply
Islamabad (HRNW)- The federal government has decided to reopen closed local gas fields from January 2026, after which local gas supply will start being included in the system in a phased manner. According to sources in the Ministry of Petroleum, this decision has been taken after Qatar agreed to cancel additional surplus LNG cargoes. Qatar…
Judge Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri Formally De-Notified After Presidential Approval
Islamabad (HRNW)- After the approval of the President, Judge Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri has been formally de-notified from his post. An official notification was also issued in this regard late last night. According to sources, this decision regarding the services of Judge Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri has been taken keeping in mind the relevant constitutional and legal…
London: Shumaila Farooq, Wife of Late MQM Leader Dr. Imran Farooq, Passes Away After Prolonged Illness
London (HRNW)- Former Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader Dr. Imran Farooq’s wife, Shumaila Farooq, has passed away in London. The deceased had been forced to live a very humble life due to severe financial difficulties and illness for a long time. According to sources, Shumaila Farooq was suffering from stage four throat cancer, due to which…