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Provincial Minister Ali Hassan Zardari Visits Central Jail Hyderabad, Directs Quality Food and Dignity for Prisoners
HYDERABAD (HRNW) — Sindh Provincial Minister for Prisons Ali Hassan Zardari visited Central Jail Hyderabad to review the facilities, administrative arrangements and welfare measures being provided to inmates. During his visit, the Provincial Minister conducted a detailed inspection of the jail kitchen. He reviewed sanitation arrangements, the quality of food items and cooking procedures and…
Long List of Military and Retired Officers’ Appointments in Government Institutions Circulates
Islamabad (HRNW) — A lengthy list regarding the appointment of serving and retired military officers to various key government institutions, administrative positions and diplomatic posts is circulating on social media and in different circles. According to the circulating list, Major General (R) Dr. Azhar Mahmood Kayani has been appointed as Adviser on Health to Punjab…
Crude Oil Prices Rise Further in Global Markets
Karachi (HRNW) — Crude oil prices have risen further in global markets amid growing concerns over a prolonged disruption to international oil supplies. According to Reuters, Brent crude rose 0.54% in early trading to $96.80 per barrel. The report said concerns over a prolonged disruption to global oil supplies have intensified following fresh attacks by…
Islamabad High Court Summons DG Immigration in PCL Contempt Case
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Islamabad High Court has summoned Director General Immigration and Passports Muhammad Ali Randhawa in a contempt of court case over the alleged non-implementation of an order directing the removal of citizens’ names from the Passport Control List (PCL). Justice Azam Khan issued the orders while hearing petitions filed by Afnan Khan, Khurram Shahzad…
Balochistan Public Projects Targeted in Kharan Attack
Kharan (HRNW)- Miscreants described by authorities as belonging to Fitnatul Hindustan targeted two under-construction public projects in the Guwash area of Kharan, vandalizing and setting fire to the Government Inter College and Mine and Minerals Labor Hospital buildings. The attack has been described as an attempt to disrupt education, healthcare and development in Balochistan. The projects…
SECP Approves Measures to Improve Pakistan’s Business-Ready Ranking
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved a series of measures aimed at further improving Pakistan’s performance in the Business Entry category and strengthening the country’s business environment. According to SECP, Pakistan currently ranks 17th among 101 economies in the Business Entry category, with a score of 86.64. The measures include…
PAF Chief Reaffirms Commitment to Defend Pakistan’s Sovereignty and Airspace
Islamabad (HRNW)- Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu has reaffirmed that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) remains fully committed to protecting Pakistan’s sovereignty and airspace while maintaining operational readiness to meet emerging challenges. Addressing the main Martyrs’ Day ceremony at Air Headquarters Islamabad, the PAF chief paid tribute to the martyrs…
Pakistan, Japan Sign $16.4 Million Grant Agreement for Sindh Flood Protection
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan and Japan have signed a grant agreement worth 2.58 billion Japanese yen, approximately $16.4 million, for a flood protection project in Sindh. According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the project will strengthen flood protection infrastructure and enhance the capacity of communities in flood-prone areas to cope with natural disasters. Under the project,…
Pakistan Observes Air Force Day, Pays Tribute to PAF Martyrs
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan is observing Air Force Day on September 7 across the country to commemorate the historic aerial battles of the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War and pay tribute to the bravery, professionalism and sacrifices of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) personnel. The day is being observed as Martyrs’ Day at PAF bases nationwide, with special prayers and…
Hafiz Naeem Calls for Consensus on New Provinces, Warns of Expanded Protest Movement
Lahore (HRNW)- Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Ameer Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has called for consensus on the creation of new provinces, while strongly criticizing the PPP’s position on the issue of dividing Sindh. He said no attempt to promote the concept of a separate Sindh state would be tolerated and stressed that Pakistan’s sovereignty and national unity must be protected….