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President Zardari Attends Commissioning of Pakistan Navy’s First Hangor-Class Submarine
Wuhan (HRNW)- The commissioning ceremony of the first Hangor-class submarine for the Pakistan Navy was held in China, with President Asif Ali Zardari attending as the chief guest at the historic event. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI(M), TBT, was also present at the ceremony, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Launches ‘Apna Ghar Scheme,’ Promises Major Public Relief in Upcoming Budget
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched the Apna Ghar Scheme in Islamabad, announcing major public welfare measures in the upcoming federal budget and unveiling an ambitious housing initiative aimed at helping citizens build their own homes. Addressing a ceremony in the federal capital, the Prime Minister said the government is preparing important and significant…
SCO Expands 4G Services to Remote Ashkuman Valley and Sandi, Boosting Digital Connectivity
Ghizer District (HRNW)- The Special Communication Organization (SCO) has successfully expanded and upgraded 4G internet services in the remote areas of Ashkuman Valley and Sandi in Ghizer District, overcoming difficult terrain to bring modern digital connectivity to local communities. This development marks an important step toward local progress, improving communication access, expanding educational opportunities, and…
Rockets Strike Residential Areas, Three Injured as Security Forces Launch Search Operation
Quetta (HRNW)- Panic gripped residents of Quetta after three rockets fired from unknown directions landed in different residential areas of the provincial capital on Wednesday night, injuring three passersby and damaging several houses. According to police and security sources, the rockets struck Akhtar Muhammad Road in Shanti Nagar, Faqir Muhammad Road in Osmania Gali, and…
Taxila Police Arrest House Theft Suspect, Recover Gold Jewelry Worth Over Rs10 Million
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- Taxila Police have successfully traced a major house theft case and arrested the accused involved in stealing gold ornaments worth more than Rs10 million from a citizen’s home. According to a spokesperson for Rawalpindi Police, 23 tolas of stolen gold jewelry have also been recovered from the suspect and returned to the rightful…
Power Division Says LNG Supply and Increased Water Flow to End Night-Time Electricity Shortfall
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Power Division has stated that improved LNG availability and increased water discharge for hydropower generation are expected to eliminate electricity shortfalls during night hours across Pakistan. In a statement regarding the power situation during peak hours on the night of April 29, the spokesperson said that no load management was carried out…
Cambodian Authorities to Release 54 Detained Pakistanis Following Diplomatic Efforts
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, while responding to media queries regarding Pakistani citizens detained in Cambodia, stated that the Pakistan Embassy in Cambodia has taken up the matter seriously and maintained constant contact with local authorities. Following the directives of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, all possible measures are being taken…
Interior Minister Orders CDA Digitalization and New Recreational Projects in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting to review ongoing and upcoming developmental projects in the federal capital. During the session, several landmark decisions were made to improve governance and public facilities in Islamabad. The meeting reached the following key conclusions: Digitalization of CDA: It was decided that all records of…
NAB Chairman Rejects IMF Corruption Report as Biased and Inappropriate
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Nazir Ahmed, has characterized the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) report on corruption in Pakistan as biased and inappropriate. In an informal conversation with senior journalists, the Chairman expressed a loss of confidence in the IMF, stating that the organization has been given excessive access and…
Judicial Commission Approves Transfer of Islamabad High Court Judges
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has approved the transfer of three prominent judges from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to other provincial high courts. The decision was finalized during a high-level meeting on April 28, 2026, chaired by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi. Following the commission’s recommendations, Acting President Syed…