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AJK General Elections to Be Held on July 27 as Scheduled, Says Election Commission
Muzaffarabad (HRNW): The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has clarified that the general elections will be held as per schedule on July 27. According to the Election Commission spokesperson, the electoral schedule was issued on June 5 in line with constitutional and legal requirements related to the completion of the Assembly’s term….
Calls for Fuel Price Reduction in Pakistan After Speculation of US–Iran Deal; Senior Journalist Hamid Mir Reacts
Islamabad (HRNW): Following reports and discussions about a potential US–Iran agreement, debate has emerged in Pakistan regarding petroleum prices and possible relief for consumers. Senior journalist Hamid Mir reacted to statements circulating around the development on his X (formerly Twitter) account, responding to messages attributed to U.S. and Pakistani leadership. In a sarcastic remark, he…
Government Cuts Federal Ministers’ Petrol Quota Under Austerity Drive
Islamabad (HRNW): Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar has announced that the government has significantly reduced the petrol quota for federal ministers under its austerity campaign. He stated that the monthly petrol quota for ministers has been reduced from 400 liters to 200 liters. According to him, the government is implementing various measures to…
Punjab: High-Level Committee Formed to Explore Commercialization and PPP Model for Public Universities
Lahore (HRNW): The Punjab government has constituted a high-level 13-member committee to explore the commercialization of public universities and the introduction of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models in the higher education sector. According to official sources, the committee will review the assets and land holdings of public universities and prepare a comprehensive report on their commercialization…
Mardan: Pakistan Air Force Training Aircraft Crashes, Two Officers Martyred
Mardan (HRNW): A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) training aircraft crashed during a routine training flight near Mardan. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the aircraft met with the accident during a standard training mission, resulting in the martyrdom of two officers. ISPR confirmed that PAF Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah and Pakistan Navy Lieutenant…
Pakistan Airports Authority Transfers and Posts 29 Officers Across the Country
Islamabad (HRNW): The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced the transfer and posting of 29 officers across various airports in the country. According to details, Deputy Airport Manager of Islamabad Airport Engineer Kamal Khan has been transferred, while Ayaz Khan Afridi has been appointed as the new Deputy Airport Manager. Duty Terminal Manager of Islamabad…
US–Iran Peace Deal: PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Tweet Crosses 3 Million Views, Becomes Top Trend
Islamabad (HRNW): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s post regarding a reported peace agreement between the United States and Iran has gone viral on social media, attracting widespread attention. According to reports, the Prime Minister’s tweet has received over 3 million views, while the topic has also emerged as a top trending discussion across multiple social media…
Punjab and Sindh Assemblies Summon Budget Sessions for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Lahore/Karachi (HRNW)- The budget sessions of the Punjab Assembly and Sindh Assembly have been summoned for the presentation of the provincial budgets for the fiscal year 2026-27. According to official details, the 43rd budget session of the Punjab Assembly will be held on Tuesday, June 16, at 2:00 PM under the chairmanship of Speaker Malik Muhammad…
Khawaja Asif Says Strong Civil-Military Coordination Could Have Helped Pakistan Achieve Many Milestones
Islamabad (HRNW)- Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said that if the level of coordination between Rawalpindi and Islamabad had existed throughout the past 75 years as it does today, Pakistan could have achieved many important milestones. Speaking during a session of the National Assembly, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, the Defense Minister said that Pakistan had…
Opposition Senators Criticize Federal Budget, Call It a ‘Symbol of Fear’ Instead of Public Relief
Islamabad (HRNW)- Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, strongly criticized the federal budget during a Senate session, describing it as a “symbol of fear” rather than a budget designed to provide relief to the people. Speaking during a meeting chaired by Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani, Allama Raja Nasir Abbas questioned…