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Severe Rainstorms Wreak Havoc Across Pakistan, 14 Killed and Dozens Injured
Lahore (HRNW): Torrential rains, flash floods, and lightning strikes have caused widespread devastation across Pakistan, leaving at least 14 people dead and dozens injured. Heavy rainfall disrupted normal life in several provinces, inundating low-lying areas, damaging homes and infrastructure, and triggering multiple weather-related emergencies. In Swat, a tourist boat capsized in Saifullah Lake, claiming the…
Another Prisoner Who Escaped from Adiala Jail Transport Van Arrested
Rawalpindi (HRNW): Another prisoner who escaped from a jail transport van carrying inmates back to Adiala Jail after a court appearance has been arrested by law enforcement agencies. According to sources, the escaped prisoner, identified as Wahab, was taken into custody during a successful operation. His arrest marks further progress in the ongoing efforts to…
Punjab Government Orders Crackdown on Unregistered Tuition Centres Following Lahore Tragedy
Lahore (HRNW): In the aftermath of the Lahore tragedy, the Punjab Government has announced a province-wide crackdown on unregistered tuition centres and unsafe educational buildings. Relevant authorities have been directed to conduct comprehensive surveys of unsafe structures, ensure compliance with safety measures, and strictly enforce registration regulations. According to the government’s announcement, all concerned departments…
Pakistan and India Exchange Prisoner Lists Under Consular Access Agreement
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan and India have exchanged lists of prisoners held in each other’s custody through diplomatic channels under the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access. According to the spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Office, under the agreement signed on May 21, 2008, both countries are required to exchange lists of prisoners on January 1 and July 1…
SECP Reforms Drive Investment Boom as Companies Raise Over Rs20 Billion Through IPOs
Islamabad (HRNW)- Reforms introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) are boosting investment and business activity in Pakistan’s capital market, with nine companies raising more than Rs20 billion through initial public offerings (IPOs) during the first half of 2026. The companies raising capital belong to a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, petroleum,…
KP Government Allocates Land for Hindu and Sikh Cremation Grounds in Dera Ismail Khan
Peshawar (HRNW)- The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has taken a significant step to protect the rights of minority communities by allocating four kanals of land for cremation grounds for the Hindu and Sikh communities in Dera Ismail Khan district. According to the spokesperson for the Office of the Minister for Auqaf, Hajj, Religious and Minority Affairs,…
Pakistan Army Shoots Down Four Drones Near Balochistan Border, ISPR Warns Against Any Provocation
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Pakistan Army has successfully destroyed four drones allegedly sent toward the Balochistan border, while the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that any provocation against Pakistan would receive a prompt, decisive, and forceful response. According to the ISPR, on June 30, four primitive drones were directed toward the Balochistan border and were detected in…
Petition Filed in Islamabad High Court Against 50% Additional Toll Fine on Non-M-Tag Vehicles
Islamabad (HRNW)- The move to impose a 50 percent additional toll and fine on non-M-Tag vehicles and M-Tag vehicles with insufficient balance has been challenged in the Islamabad High Court. Lawyer Muhammad Jalal Haider has filed a petition against the National Highway Authority (NHA), making the Ministry of Communications, the NHA, and other relevant authorities respondents…
Glacier Melt Increases River Water Inflows Across Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)- Rising temperatures in Pakistan’s high mountainous regions have accelerated glacier melting, leading to a gradual increase in water levels in the country’s major rivers and reservoirs. According to official data, Tarbela Dam recorded an inflow of 226,500 cusecs in the Indus River, while the outflow stood at 150,300 cusecs. At Mangla Dam, the Jhelum…
Finance Ministry Expects Lower Global Oil Prices to Ease Inflation in Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federal Ministry of Finance, in its latest Monthly Economic Update and Outlook Report, has indicated that a further decline in global oil prices is likely to reduce domestic petroleum prices, helping to ease inflationary pressures and support overall price stability in Pakistan. According to the report, lower international oil prices are expected to…