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Hafiz Naeem Vows to Continue Petroleum Levy Campaign Despite PM’s Petrol Relief Scheme
Lahore (HRNW)- Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has said the government was compelled to provide relief of Rs100 per litre following the party’s campaign against the oppressive petroleum levy, but the struggle will continue until the levy is completely abolished. In a statement, Hafiz Naeem said the party would review the Prime Minister’s decision to provide…
Pakistan Army Claims Major Gains on 13th Day of 1965 War
Lahore (HRNW)- On the 13th day of the September 1965 war, the Indian government reportedly barred journalists from visiting the war zones and restricted transparent reporting, while the Pakistan Army halted the Indian advance and captured the Bau railway station. According to the account, India suffered significant military losses during the first eight days of fighting,…
Government-JI Talks on Petroleum Relief Delayed Again, Third Round Set for Tuesday
Lahore (HRNW)- Negotiations between the government and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) over providing relief to the public from high petroleum prices have been delayed again, with the third round of talks now scheduled for Tuesday. The government requested an additional day after two previous rounds ended without a final agreement. On the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif,…
JUI Calls Central General Council Meeting to Discuss New Provinces
Peshawar (HRNW)- Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has convened a meeting of its Central General Council to deliberate on the issue of administrative units and the creation of new provinces in Pakistan. According to JUI-F spokesperson Aslam Ghouri, party chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has summoned the Central General Council meeting in Peshawar on September 19 and 20. The…
Goods Transporters Announce Further 5% Increase in Freight Rates
Karachi (HRNW) — Following the increase in petrol prices, goods transporters have announced a further 5% increase in freight charges. Transporters said the rise in petroleum prices has increased their operating costs, making an adjustment in freight rates necessary. The increase in transportation costs could raise the cost of moving essential commodities and other goods,…
KP Assembly Passes Resolution Seeking Article 6 Action Against Maryam Nawaz
Peshawar (HRNW) — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has passed a resolution seeking action against Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz under Article 6 of the Constitution, alleging serious acts of high treason. The resolution called for legal proceedings against Maryam Nawaz over allegations concerning the integrity and unity of Pakistan. Assembly member Meena Khan alleged that…
Pakistan Appoints First Ambassador to Armenia
Islamabad (HRNW) — Pakistan has, for the first time in its history, appointed an ambassador to Armenia. Pakistan’s current Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Ambassador Shafqat, has presented his diplomatic credentials to the President of Armenia. Following the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Armenia last year, Ambassador Shafqat has been appointed as…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Responds to Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai’s Letter
Islamabad (HRNW) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reportedly sent a response to opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai’s letter regarding the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and new members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), according to sources. Sources said Achakzai received the prime minister’s response, in which Shehbaz Sharif assured that…
Election Commission Disqualifies Zar Taj Gul and Sahibzada Hamid Raza
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Election Commission of Pakistan has disqualified Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Zar Taj Gul and Sahibzada Hamid Raza. Further details of the Election Commission’s decision, including the grounds for their disqualification and its legal implications, are expected to clarify the matter. The decision could have an impact on the political activities and…
Maulana Fazlur Rehman Announces Support for Jamaat-e-Islami Protest
Islamabad (HRNW) — Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has announced his support for Jamaat-e-Islami’s ongoing protest movement against the petroleum levy and rising inflation. Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman contacted JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as part of efforts to build support for the protest campaign….