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Six Suspected Militants Killed in Security Forces Operation, Arms and Explosives Recovered
Panjgur (HRNW) – Security forces killed six suspected militants during an intelligence-based operation in Panjgur district of Balochistan and recovered weapons, explosives and a vehicle from their possession. According to a statement issued by the ISPR, security forces conducted the operation on the night between June 3 and June 4 after receiving information about the presence…
Judicial Commission Meeting on June 11 to Consider Rules for High Court Judges’ Appointments
Islamabad (HRNW) – A meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan has been called for June 11, with Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi set to preside over the session. According to sources, the meeting will consider the approval of the Judicial Commission Rules, an important step in the process of judicial appointments. A five-member…
Pakistan and Iran Agree to Strengthen Border Security and Regional Cooperation
Tehran (HRNW) – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with his Iranian counterpart Sikandar Momeni, where the two leaders held detailed discussions on border cooperation, the regional security situation and other matters of mutual interest. According to sources, this was the third meeting between the two interior ministers within two weeks, reflecting growing contacts and…
Pakistan’s Economy Shows Strong Recovery as Growth, Investment and Global Confidence Rise
Islamabad (HRNW) – Economic improvement and increasing investor confidence in Pakistan have laid the foundation for a new era of development. This year, the country’s economic growth rate reached 3.7 percent, while the size of the economy expanded to $452 billion. Industrial production also witnessed growth, with the output of large-scale manufacturing increasing by 6.5…
Political Competition Intensifies Ahead of Gilgit-Baltistan Elections 2026
Gilgit (HRNW)- As the Gilgit-Baltistan Elections 2026 draw near, political activity has reached its peak, with major parties and candidates intensifying their campaigns and election strategies ahead of polling day. The three constituencies of Gilgit have emerged as key battlegrounds, where closely contested races are expected among candidates from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Pakistan Muslim…
PTA Extends SIM De-Ownership and Transfer Restriction from 60 Days to One Year
Islamabad (HRNW) – A claim circulating widely on social media regarding a new Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) policy on SIM card ownership has been verified as accurate. According to the viral claim, active SIM cards can no longer be de-owned or transferred to another person within 365 days of activation. Previously, this restriction period was…
Government to Replace 1959 Goonda Act with Stringent Anti-Gang Law; Proposes Up to 7 Years Prison and PKR 2 Million Fine
LAHORE (HRNW) – The Punjab government has decided to launch a massive crackdown against hooliganism, extortion, and gang activities, initiating preparations to introduce a strict new law to replace the outdated Goonda Act of 1959. According to sources, habitual offenders will be declared as “Anti-Social Persons” under the proposed legislation, while District Intelligence Committees will…
Global Survey Report: Pakistan Becomes the Highest Tax-Levying Country in the World on Mobile Phones and Telecom Charges
ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – According to global institutions and financial reports, Pakistan has now emerged as the leading country in the world for imposing the highest taxes on premium mobile phones and telecom charges relative to dollar value and income ratios. Recent economic data indicates that when a consumer registers a new flagship mobile phone—such as…
Islamabad: FO Issues Stern Warning to Afghanistan Over Cross-Border Terror; Condemns India’s Water Diversion Moves on Chenab River
ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – The Foreign Office (FO) has made it clear that while Pakistan is playing a sincere and positive role in establishing regional peace, cross-border terrorist attacks emanating from Afghanistan can no longer be tolerated, and India is not authorized to take unilateral actions regarding the waters of the Chenab River. During the weekly…
Key Fitna-al-Khawarij Commander Shahid Alias “Commando” Eliminated in Security Operation
BANNU (HRNW) – Acting on an intelligence-based tip-off, security forces conducted an operation in the Bakakhel area of Bannu, eliminating Shahid alias “Commando”, a key commander of the Fitna-al-Khawarij. According to security sources, several other militants were also injured during the operation. Sources stated that the deceased Shahid alias Commando was highly active across various…