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Power Division Says LNG Supply and Increased Water Flow to End Night-Time Electricity Shortfall
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Power Division has stated that improved LNG availability and increased water discharge for hydropower generation are expected to eliminate electricity shortfalls during night hours across Pakistan. In a statement regarding the power situation during peak hours on the night of April 29, the spokesperson said that no load management was carried out…
Cambodian Authorities to Release 54 Detained Pakistanis Following Diplomatic Efforts
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, while responding to media queries regarding Pakistani citizens detained in Cambodia, stated that the Pakistan Embassy in Cambodia has taken up the matter seriously and maintained constant contact with local authorities. Following the directives of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, all possible measures are being taken…
Interior Minister Orders CDA Digitalization and New Recreational Projects in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting to review ongoing and upcoming developmental projects in the federal capital. During the session, several landmark decisions were made to improve governance and public facilities in Islamabad. The meeting reached the following key conclusions: Digitalization of CDA: It was decided that all records of…
NAB Chairman Rejects IMF Corruption Report as Biased and Inappropriate
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Nazir Ahmed, has characterized the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) report on corruption in Pakistan as biased and inappropriate. In an informal conversation with senior journalists, the Chairman expressed a loss of confidence in the IMF, stating that the organization has been given excessive access and…
Judicial Commission Approves Transfer of Islamabad High Court Judges
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has approved the transfer of three prominent judges from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to other provincial high courts. The decision was finalized during a high-level meeting on April 28, 2026, chaired by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi. Following the commission’s recommendations, Acting President Syed…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Credits Pakistan’s Diplomacy for Regional Ceasefire
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): Addressing a meeting of the Federal Cabinet, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that a regional ceasefire was achieved and subsequently extended through Pakistan’s intensive diplomatic efforts. The Prime Minister noted that the cabinet is being kept informed of key developments that have unfolded in recent weeks, emphasizing Pakistan’s robust role in establishing regional…
Big Relief for Solar Users in Islamabad: License Requirement Abolished for Small-Scale Net Metering
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): A major facility has been announced for solar energy consumers in the federal capital. The government has abolished the mandatory licensing requirement for solar net metering consumers with a capacity of 25 kW or less. According to details, following the special directives of Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, the…
Jamat-e-Islami Calls for Nationwide Protest on May 1 Against Solar Policy and Inflation
LAHORE (HRNW): On the appeal of Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, Emir of Jamat-e-Islami Pakistan, a nationwide day of protest has been announced for Friday, May 1, 2025. The protest is aimed at condemning the government’s recent “anti-people” solar policy, the continuous hike in petroleum prices, and the burden of inflated electricity bills. Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman stated that the…
Ex-Minister Mohammad Zubair Announces White Paper on Government’s Economic Performance
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): Former minister Mohammad Zubair has announced the release of a comprehensive “White Paper” detailing the economic decline across ten key sectors under the current administration. Addressing a press briefing, Zubair criticized the government’s tendency to reference the past 70 years, specifically calling out Ali Pervaiz’s recent statements as an admission of failure after…
Interpol Issues Red Warrants for Malik Riaz and Son Ali Riaz
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): In a major legal development, Interpol has issued Red Warrants for real estate tycoon Malik Riaz and his son, Ali Riaz Malik. Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lieutenant General (Rtd) Nazir Ahmed Butt, confirmed during a media briefing that these warrants were issued following a formal request by NAB. The Chairman…