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PML-N Wins 6 More Seats, Strengthens Hold in National Assembly
Lahore (HRNW)– According to the results of the by-elections, the PML-N has won 6 additional seats, taking its total number of seats in the National Assembly to 132. After this victory, the ruling party has lost its dependence on the PPP for a simple majority and will be able to legislate independently with other allies….
OGRA Proposes Gas Price Reduction for Sui Northern and Sui Southern Consumers
Islamabad (HRNW)– The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has approved a reduction in gas prices for the current financial year. A 3 percent reduction in the average price for Sui Northern and an 8 percent reduction for Sui Southern has been proposed. Currently, this proposal has been sent to the federal government for approval….
PM Shehbaz Expresses Satisfaction Over Steps for Overseas Pakistanis
Islamabad (HRNW)– Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. In the meeting, the minister gave a briefing on the affairs of his ministry while the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the steps taken to resolve the problems of overseas Pakistanis. The two leaders…
Punjab Bans Use of Sticks in Schools Amid Rising Violence Against Children
Lahore (HRNW)– The School Education Department has imposed a strict ban on keeping sticks in schools across Punjab. The move has been taken in view of the increasing incidents of violence against children, where more than 70 cases were reported in the last academic year and more than 81 in the current year. Strict action…
Iran’s National Security Secretary Dr. Ali Larijani Arrives on Historic Visit to Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)– Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Dr. Ali Larijani, has arrived in Islamabad on a historic and unprecedented visit to Pakistan. This visit marks an important step in strengthening the long-standing, tested relations between the two brotherly nations and advancing them to a new strategic level. According to the Iranian…
PM Shahbaz Sharif Orders Immediate Abolition of Export Development Surcharge
Islamabad (HRNW)– Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed the immediate abolition of the Export Development Surcharge imposed on exports. A review meeting on the recommendations of the sub-working group established to boost domestic exports was held under the Prime Minister’s chairmanship. During the meeting, he ordered that the Export Development Surcharge on domestic exports be abolished…
Pakistan Hosts First-Ever Global Beauty Contest of Quran Recitation
Islamabad (HRNW)– For the first time in the history of Pakistan, a global beauty contest of Quran recitation is being held in the capital city. According to details, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, while addressing the inaugural ceremony, said that today is a historic and blessed day. By the…
Funeral Prayers Offered in Peshawar for FC Officers Martyred in Suicide Attack
Peshawar (HRNW)– The funeral prayers of the officers martyred in the suicide attack on FC Headquarters Peshawar were offered at the Federal Constabulary Headquarters. According to HRNW News, the Chief Minister KPK, Corps Commander Peshawar and military and civil officials attended the funeral prayers in large numbers and paid tribute to the sacrifice of the…
Lahore High Court Restores Imran Khan’s Petition, Orders Hearing to Be Rescheduled
Lahore (HRNW)– The High Court has ordered to reschedule the hearing of Imran Khan’s petition, which was rejected for non-compliance. According to HRNW News, the Lahore High Court has restored Imran Khan’s petition in the matter of consolidation of cases filed against PTI founder Imran Khan. The court also directed the Registrar’s Office to schedule…
Karachi Gold Market Stable as International Prices Hold Firm at $4,065 per Ounce
Karachi (HRNW)– Gold prices are showing stability in the global and international markets. As the price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market remained unchanged at $4,065, the price of 24-carat gold per tola in the local bullion markets remained unchanged at Rs428,862 on Monday. Similarly, the price of gold per 10 grams…