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PTI Orders Punjab Leaders to Prepare for September 27 Islamabad Protest
Islamabad (HRNW)- In view of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) call for a protest in Islamabad on September 27, the party’s political committee has directed Punjab office-bearers and lawmakers to complete preparations and mobilize workers. According to sources, PTI has also directed its lawmakers to collect Rs500,000 each for the protest and ensure the mobilization of party…
ATC Islamabad Upholds Arrest Warrants Against KP Chief Minister in November 26 Case
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Islamabad has upheld arrest warrants against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, Abdul Ghani Afridi, Junaid Akbar and other accused in the November 26 protest case. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Supra heard the case and maintained the arrest warrants for the accused who failed to appear before the court….
Punjab Assembly Resolution Seeks Withdrawal of CM’s Controversial Statement
Lahore (HRNW)- A resolution has been submitted in the Punjab Assembly seeking the withdrawal of a statement attributed to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz regarding security threats from neighboring provinces. The resolution was submitted by Punjab Assembly Member Mian Ijaz Shafi. Its text stated that the Chief Minister’s remarks could promote hatred against Punjab and…
Lahore Man Builds Million-Rupee Digital Business Using Just One Finger
Lahore (HRNW)- A remarkable story of determination has emerged as Abdul Moeed, who lives with a rare genetic disease, has built a successful digital business worth millions of rupees using just one finger. Abdul Moeed was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at the age of seven, a condition that gradually weakened his muscles. By the…
Jamaat-e-Islami Vows to Continue Protest Over Petroleum Price Hike
Lahore (HRNW)- Jamaat-e-Islami has criticized the government over the recent increase in petroleum prices and the heavy petroleum levy, announcing that its protest campaign will continue until its demands are addressed. Jamaat-e-Islami Deputy Ameer Liaquat Baloch said the government should reduce unnecessary expenditures and provide relief to the public instead of increasing their financial burden. Addressing…
Crude Oil Prices Continue to Rise in Global Markets
KARACHI (HRNW)- Crude oil prices continued to rise in the global market, with both Brent and U.S. crude recording gains. According to media reports, the price of Brent crude increased by 1.37%, bringing it to $97.60 per barrel. Meanwhile, the price of U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also rose by 1.40%, reaching $92.76 per…
If Talks Fail, Nationwide Wheel-Jam Strike Will Be Called, Says Hafiz Naeem
KARACHI (HRNW)- Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has warned that if negotiations with the government fail, his party will call for a nationwide wheel-jam strike. Addressing participants of the ongoing sit-in, Hafiz Naeem said petrol pumps, shops and vehicles would be shut down across the country as part of the protest. He further warned…
Anam Fatima Transferred, Services Placed at Disposal of Interior Ministry
ISLAMABAD (HRNW)- Anam Fatima, a BS-18 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), has been transferred from her current position at the Capital Development Authority (CDA). According to the Transfer and Posting Notification, her services have been placed at the disposal of the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control Division for further posting in the Islamabad…
Goods Transporters Increase Freight Rates by 5%, Threaten Nationwide Strike
KARACHI (HRNW)- Goods transporters have increased freight rates by 5 percent, while the Goods Transporters Association has warned of another nationwide strike if no progress is made on their demands within the stipulated timeframe. According to the association, if the government fails to make meaningful progress on their demands within the agreed period, transporters will once…
Rs2.733 Trillion Paid to IPPs in 11 Months — Who Owns the Major Power Companies?
ISLAMABAD (HRNW) — Pakistan’s power sector is once again facing scrutiny over massive payments made to Independent Power Producers (IPPs). According to the figures provided, IPPs received Rs1.168 trillion in energy payments and Rs1.565 trillion in capacity payments during 11 months, bringing the combined amount to approximately Rs2.733 trillion. The key question is not only…