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Posters Opposing Banned Action Committee Appear Across Azad Kashmir
Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (HRNW)- Posters and banners displayed across the city of Mirpur have highlighted public opposition to the banned Action Committee, with messages rejecting the group’s activities appearing on major roads and highways. According to the reports, posters carrying slogans such as “Banned Action Committee Rejected” have been put up in different parts…
Pakistan’s Electric Vehicle Count Expected to Reach 2.2 Million by 2030
Islamabad (HRNW)- In view of the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) in Pakistan, the total number of electric vehicles across the country is expected to reach 2.2 million by 2030. According to a private TV channel, an important briefing presented to the Senate Standing Committee on Industry and Production revealed that Pakistan’s electric vehicle policy…
SECP Expands ‘Apna Ghar’ Scheme, Making Housing Loans Easier Through Non-Banking Finance Companies
Islamabad (HRNW)- It has become easier to obtain financing under the Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar housing scheme after the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) introduced reforms to expand access to housing finance. The SECP has opened new opportunities for home financing by including non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) in the Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar program….
Brother-in-Law of Lake Saifullah Tragedy Victim Amir Hindal Demands Murder Investigation
Lahore (HRNW)- The brother-in-law of retired Pakistan Navy Commander Amir Hindal, who died along with his family in the Lake Saifullah tragedy, has expressed suspicion of murder and demanded a thorough investigation into the incident. Talking to the media, Naveed Cheema, the brother-in-law of deceased retired Lieutenant Commander Amir Hindal, said that the government’s gross incompetence…
Government Increases Petrol Levy Despite Falling Global Oil Prices
Islamabad (HRNW)- The government has once again deprived the people of relief by increasing the levy on petrol prices. According to HRNW News, despite the continuous decline in global oil prices, the Pakistani people are still deprived of a significant reduction in the prices of petroleum products, while the government has increased the levy on petrol…
Maryam Nawaz Recalls Solitary Confinement, Highlights Punjab’s Prison Reforms at Islamabad Conference
Islamabad (HRNW)- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said she was kept in solitary confinement for 24 hours in Adiala Jail, adding that only those who have experienced prison life can truly understand its psychological impact. She made these remarks while addressing the Prison Reforms Conference in Islamabad. Earlier, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi also…
KP Lawmaker Seeks Comprehensive Audit of Provincial Government’s Financial and Administrative Affairs
Peshawar (HRNW)- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Member Arbab Muhammad Usman Khan has sent a formal letter to the Auditor General of Pakistan, demanding a comprehensive audit of the provincial government’s financial and administrative affairs. In the letter, the MPA requested a detailed audit of development funds, government procurement, the performance of government departments, and the delivery of…
Pakistan to Inspect Over 400 Nursing Colleges Nationwide, Council Orders Inquiry into Irregularities
Islamabad (HRNW)- It has been decided to conduct inspections of more than 400 nursing colleges across the country to improve educational standards and regulatory oversight. An important meeting of the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC) was held in Islamabad, during which the council delegated all inspection-related powers to the President and Vice President. The council…
PIA Launches Direct Lahore-Manchester Flights, Expanding Air Connectivity with the UK
Lahore (HRNW)- Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially started direct flights between Lahore and Manchester, marking a significant expansion of its international flight network. According to a PIA spokesperson, PIA’s inaugural direct flight PK-709 departed from Lahore to Manchester. A simple but dignified inauguration ceremony was held at Lahore Airport, where a cake was cut to…
Five Injured, Including Father and Two Sons, in Land Dispute Shooting in Muridke
Muridke (HRNW): At least five people, including a father and his two sons, were seriously injured in a shooting incident over a land dispute in Muridke. The injured were shifted to a hospital in critical condition. Police and rescue teams reached the scene immediately after receiving information and transferred the victims for medical treatment. According…