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NA Standing Committee Raises Concerns Over Toll Plaza Contracts, Seeks NHA Records
Islamabad (HRNW)- Concerns were raised during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Communications after it was revealed that one individual had allegedly formed multiple companies and secured contracts for several toll plazas across the country. The committee meeting, chaired by Syed Hafeezuddin, also expressed dissatisfaction over delays in the completion of development projects….
Lahore Court Sends Anchor Rehan Tariq to Jail on Judicial Remand in Blasphemy Case
Lahore (HRNW)- A Lahore court has sent news anchor Rehan Tariq to jail on judicial remand in connection with a blasphemy case after the investigating officer informed the court that further physical remand was not required. The hearing was conducted in the Lahore District Court before Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo, where the investigating officer stated that…
Qualifications and Monthly Allowances for Federal, Provincial Law Officers Revealed
Islamabad (HRNW)- Details of the mandatory qualifications and monthly allowances for the appointment of federal and provincial law officers have been revealed through official documents. According to the documents, a Deputy Attorney General in the federation must possess the qualifications required for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Similarly, an Additional Advocate…
Senate Committee Approves Bill to Provide Free Blue Passports to Former Parliamentarians, Spouses and Children
Islamabad (HRNW): The Senate Standing Committee on Interior has approved a bill proposing the provision of free official (Blue) passports to former members of Parliament, their spouses, and dependent children. According to details, during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior, the “Members of Parliament (Salaries and Allowances) Amendment Act 2026” was presented…
New Private Airline South Air to Launch Commercial Flight Operations in Pakistan on 16 July
Karachi (HRNW): Pakistan’s aviation sector is set to welcome a new private carrier as South Air prepares to commence its commercial flight operations on 16 July, marking a significant development for domestic air travel. According to available information, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has granted South Air permission to begin commercial operations, and the…
Constitutional Court Bars Judicial Interference in Nai Gaj Dam Project Until Completion
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federal Constitutional Court has issued a significant ruling in the Nai Gaj Dam construction case, directing that no court shall interfere in the project until its completion. According to the 17-page judgment, authored by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan, the directive aims to prevent further litigation from delaying the completion of this important public…
Field Marshal Asim Munir Arrives in Türkiye on Two-Day Official Visit
Ankara (HRNW)- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military), Hilal-e-Jurat, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, has arrived in Türkiye on a two-day official visit, where he received a warm welcome. According to security sources, the visit includes a series of important meetings with Türkiye’s military and political leadership to discuss matters of…
Lahore Court Rejects Interim Bail of SHO in Magistrate Threat Case
Lahore (HRNW)- A sessions court in Lahore has rejected the interim bail of SHO Defense-C Farhad due to his non-appearance in a case involving allegations of threatening a judicial magistrate in connection with the alleged rape and kidnapping of two foreign women. Additional and Sessions Judge Abdul Quddus heard the interim bail application. The court had…
Gold Prices Drop Sharply in Global and Pakistani Markets, Silver Also Declines
Karachi (HRNW)- Gold and silver prices declined in both the global and local bullion markets on the first business day of the week. According to market data, the price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market fell by $38, bringing the new global price to $4,073 per ounce. Following the global trend, the price…
Expansion Work Begins to Transform Skardu International Airport into Modern Tourist Gateway
Skardu (HRNW)- Work has officially begun on an expansion project to transform Skardu International Airport into a modern air gateway for tourists visiting Gilgit-Baltistan. According to a spokesperson for the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), the project aims to promote tourism in the region while providing passengers with improved and modern travel facilities. Construction is currently in…