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CM Maryam Nawaz Orders End to Handcuffing Minor Students Announces Smart Driving Licenses for 16-Year-Olds
Lahore (HRNW)– Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed her strong anger over the incidents of arresting and handcuffing minor students for violating traffic rules and ordered the relevant institutions to immediately stop this practice. A decision in principle was also taken in the meeting chaired by the Chief Minister to issue smart cards and…
Pakistan Navy Rescues Sri Lankan Flood Victims for Third Consecutive Day
Islamabad (HRNW)– The Pakistan Navy’s rescue mission to help flood victims in Sri Lanka is continuing for the third day. A helicopter on board a Pakistan Navy ship has evacuated a family stranded for five days to a safe place during the rescue operation. The affected family also included a 7-month-old baby. According to a…
Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Surge by $3.47 Billion in One Year
Islamabad/Karachi (HRNW)– The country’s total foreign exchange reserves have recorded a significant increase of more than $3.4765 billion in one year. The document states that the reserves of the State Bank of Pakistan (State Bank) increased by $2.5228 billion during this period, while the reserves of commercial banks increased by $953.7 million. According to current…
Two Women Killed as Speeding Land Cruiser Driven by 16-Year-Old Hits Scooter on Islamabad’s Dastur Highway
Islamabad (HRNW)– A tragic accident took place on Islamabad’s Dastur Highway (Secretariat Chowk) last night, in which a white Toyota Land Cruiser V8 hit two girls’ scooters at high speed and crushed them. According to the police, both the women died on the spot as a result of the collision. The accused in the accident…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Meets Pakistan Army Chief to Strengthen Defence and Strategic Ties
Rawalpindi (HRNW)– H.E Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at Rawalpindi today. During the meeting, both dignitaries reviewed bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, with a particular focus on defence and security…
Federal Government Announces Reduction in Petroleum Prices
Islamabad (HRNW)– The federal government has announced a decrease in petroleum product prices. According to the decision, the price of petrol has been reduced by PKR 2 per liter, while the price of diesel has been cut by PKR 4.79 per liter.
Pakistan Peoples Party Is Not Just a Political Party but a Symbol of Hope and Democracy Says Governor Faisal Karim Kundi
Dera Ismail Khan (HRNW)– On the 58th Foundation Day of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi issued a special message paying rich tribute to the party’s historic role, leadership, and democratic contributions. In his message, the Governor honored the unparalleled struggle and sacrifices of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed…
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Ensures Original Owners Rights Over Land and Property
Lahore (HRNW)– Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stated that only the rightful owner will have possession of every marla, kanal, and acre in the province. Citizens can submit applications regarding land or property possession at the Deputy Commissioner (DC) office, and decisions will be made within days. In a meeting chaired by CM Maryam Nawaz, officials…
Multiple Government Vehicles Seized in Lahore Over Unpaid E-Challans
Lahore (HRNW)– According to Lahore Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Athar Waheed, several government vehicles, including one belonging to an Additional Sessions Judge, were stopped for failing to pay e-challans. All vehicles were released only after the fines were cleared. CTO Athar Waheed stated that the Additional Sessions Judge’s vehicle had 9 pending challans, which were settled…
Punjab Government Forms ‘Clean Punjab Authority’ to Oversee Sanitation and Waste-to-Energy Projects
Lahore (HRNW)– The Punjab government has formally legalized the Suthra Punjab program by establishing the Clean Punjab Authority. The authority will manage sanitation and cleanliness efforts across the province and develop its own operational mechanisms. The authority will also oversee waste-to-energy initiatives and monitor overall cleanliness operations. The Punjab Law Department has issued an ordinance…