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10,000 Pakistanis Sought Asylum in UK After Arriving on Student Visas, Standing Committee Told
Islamabad (HRNW) – It was revealed during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Home Affairs that around 10,000 Pakistanis traveled to the United Kingdom on student visas and later applied for political asylum. The meeting, chaired by MNA Raja Khurram Nawaz, received a detailed briefing on illegal immigration, passport policies, and proposed…
Pakistan-Russia Relations Enter New Dimensions, Says Owais Leghari
Islamabad (HRNW) – Federal Minister for Energy Owais Leghari has said that relations between Pakistan and Russia are moving towards new dimensions in the changing global scenario, with cooperation expanding across multiple sectors. Addressing a webinar on bilateral relations between Pakistan and Russia, Owais Leghari said that the positive progress made over the past two…
Citizens Reject Protest Call, Stress Dialogue and Continuation of Business Activities
Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (HRNW) – Residents of Mirpur have expressed reservations regarding the protest and lockdown call given by the banned Joint Public Action Committee, emphasizing the need for dialogue and the continuation of normal economic activities. According to local residents, any prolonged shutdown could negatively affect businesses and create difficulties for daily…
IT Ministry Secures Full Development Budget, Major Funding Allocated for AI and Digital Skills
Islamabad (HRNW) – The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications has successfully secured its full requested development budget, with the government maintaining a strong focus on the growth of Pakistan’s digital economy and technology sector. Speaking to senior journalists in Islamabad, Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that no reductions had been…
Ring Road Project Near Completion, Opening for Traffic Expected by June 15
Rawalpindi (HRNW) – A major infrastructure project for the residents of Rawalpindi and Islamabad has entered its final phase, with the Rawalpindi Ring Road nearing completion after more than 90 percent of construction work has been finished. According to official sources, preparations have been completed to open the 38.6-kilometer-long Ring Road for traffic by June…
Pakistan Raises Concerns at UN Over Cross-Border Terrorism from Afghanistan and Regional Security Threats
New York (HRNW) – Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has expressed serious concerns over cross-border terrorism originating from Afghanistan, regional security challenges and the Taliban’s failure to address the presence of militant groups operating from Afghan territory. Speaking at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the…
Severe Heatwave Continues Across Pakistan, Temperatures Expected to Remain High Until June 12
Islamabad (HRNW) – The intense heatwave continues to affect most parts of Pakistan, including the federal capital, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasting no significant relief in temperatures over the coming days. According to the latest weather forecast, hot and dry conditions are expected to persist across much of the country, with temperatures remaining above…
Quetta Tragedy: Secretariat Employee Shoots Dead Wife and 4 Children; 3 High-Ranking Government Officials Detained After Video Allegations
Quetta (HRNW): A horrific and heart-wrenching incident has shaken the locality of Wahdat Colony at its third bus stop, where a provincial Secretariat employee allegedly opened fire on his own family, brutally killing his wife and four minor children. According to initial police reports, the deceased children include two daughters and two sons. The daughters…
“Voting is Democracy; Manipulation is a Conspiracy”: Barrister Gohar Rejects Gilgit-Baltistan Election Results
Gilgit/Islamabad (HRNW): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has categorically rejected the recent election results in Gilgit-Baltistan, labeling the entire electoral exercise as fake and heavily rigged. Addressing the media, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan stated that the core of democracy lies in the people’s power to cast their votes freely. He emphasized that any manipulation, engineering,…
Government Awaits IMF Approval for Tax Relief Package for Salaried Class in Budget 2026-27
Islamabad (HRNW) – The federal government is reportedly awaiting approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a series of proposed tax relief measures and fiscal adjustments planned for the upcoming Budget 2026-27. According to media reports, the government is in the final stages of preparing the new budget and has presented several proposals to…