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High Flood Alert Issued as India Releases Water into Chenab River
Lahore (HRNW)- A high flood alert has been issued at Head Marala and Qadirabad after heavy rains in Indian-administered Kashmir and the release of a large volume of water from India’s Salal Dam into the Chenab River. According to reports, India has opened all the gates of the Salal Dam, sending a significant flow of water…
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10 Terrorists Killed, Two Female Suicide Bombers Captured in Balochistan Counter-Terrorism Operations: ISPR
Rawalpindi – (HRNW)- In continuation of security forces operations against the terrorists nexus of Indian sponsored Fitna al Hindustan and Fitna al Khwarij, comprehensive joint operations are being carried in different parts of Balochistan to weed out remnants of terrorists and their facilitators. In last 48 hours security forces have conducted multiple intelligence-based area sanitization…
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Punjab to Fine Retailers Up to Rs. 50,000 for Charging Separately for Shopping Bags
Lahore (HRNW) – The Punjab government has decided to take action against retailers who charge customers separately for shopping bags, with violators facing fines of up to Rs. 50,000. According to reports, authorities have received numerous complaints that major retail stores and branded outlets have been charging customers an additional amount for shopping bags after…
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Iranian Interior Minister Meets Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Reaffirms Cooperation on Regional Security and Border Management
*Rawalpindi (HRNW)-H.E. Eskandar Momeni, Interior Minister of the Islamic Republic of #Iran called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces of #Pakistan, at the General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional and bilateral security and effective border management were…
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Claims Regarding Major Government Appointments Circulate Online; Official Notifications Required for Confirmation
Islamabad (HRNW) – A list of alleged appointments to various key federal and provincial positions is circulating, mentioning several retired military officers and other personalities for important roles in government departments, diplomatic missions, and public sector organizations. According to the circulating list, appointments have allegedly been made or proposed for positions related to health, defence,…
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Budget 2026-27: Federal Government Issues Notification for Increase in Salaries of Government Employees
Islamabad (HRNW) – The Finance Division of the Federal Government has issued a notification regarding the increase in salaries of government employees under the Federal Budget 2026-27. According to the notification issued by the Finance Division, the approved salary increase for federal government employees will be implemented in accordance with the relevant rules, regulations, and…
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Middle East Tensions and Bad Weather Disrupt Air Operations Across Pakistan, 45 Flights Cancelled
Islamabad (HRNW) – Air operations across Pakistan have been severely affected due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East and adverse weather conditions in different parts of the country, causing widespread disruption for passengers. According to available information, 45 flights have been cancelled while 125 flights have been delayed, creating difficulties for passengers at various…
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United States Closes Consulate General in Peshawar, Transfers Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engagement to Embassy in Islamabad
Islamabad / Peshawar (HRNW) – The United States has officially closed its Consulate General in Peshawar, transferring responsibility for diplomatic engagement and public outreach in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Unit (KPU) at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. In a statement posted on its official X account, the U.S. Consulate General Peshawar announced that…
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New Mechanism Introduced for Daily Determination of Petroleum Product Prices
Islamabad (HRNW) — A new mechanism for determining petroleum product prices has been introduced, under which prices will be calculated on a daily basis. According to the new procedure, no changes will be made to petroleum product prices on Saturdays and Sundays, while the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) will not require prior government…
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OGRA Decides to Reduce Petrol Price by 35 Paisa Per Litre and Increase Diesel Price by Rs. 5.71 Per Litre
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has decided to reduce the price of petrol by 35 paisa per litre while increasing the price of diesel by Rs. 5.71 per litre. The revised prices will come into effect from 12:00 midnight tonight. OGRA has forwarded its recommendations regarding the price adjustments to…
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