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ML-1 Project Underway; “Peoples Train” to be Inaugurated on August 14: Hanif Abbasi
LAHORE (HRNW): Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has announced that the “Peoples Train” will be officially inaugurated on August 14. Speaking to the media at the Railway Headquarters after the inauguration of a new reservation office, the Minister provided a comprehensive update on the modernization of Pakistan Railways. He stated that the department is currently…
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar and UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper Discuss Regional Stability via Telephone
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation this evening with the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for the Home Department, Yvette Cooper. During the call, both leaders exchanged views on the latest developments in the current regional situation. Key Highlights of the Discussion: Diplomatic Recognition: The…
KMC to Establish 8 Cattle Markets Across Karachi for Eid-ul-Adha
KARACHI (HRNW): The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has decided to set up eight official cattle markets across various districts of the city in preparation for Eid-ul-Adha. The list of proposed locations has been sent to the Commissioner of Karachi for final approval. According to the plan, two cattle markets each will be established in Districts…
Provincial Ombudsman Sindh Conducts Ambassador Program at Ziauddin University Clifton
KARACHI (HRNW): The Provincial Ombudsman of Sindh, Muhammad Sohail Rajput, hosted a special session of the “Ambassador Program” at Ziauddin University, Clifton, to raise awareness about the role of the Ombudsman’s office in ensuring administrative justice. Addressing a large gathering of students and faculty, Muhammad Sohail Rajput highlighted that the Provincial Ombudsman’s office serves as…
Serene Air Likely to Resume Flight Operations Next Month with Expanded Fleet
KARACHI (HRNW): Serene Air is expected to resume its flight operations next month after a suspension lasting several months. The airline plans to restore its services with a reinforced fleet of nine aircraft. The suspension was previously triggered by a shortage of available aircraft, frequent flight cancellations, and alleged non-payment of outstanding dues. Fleet and…
Sindh Government Recommends Export of Surplus Sugar
KARACHI (HRNW): The Sindh Government has officially recommended the export of surplus sugar, following a detailed assessment of national stocks provided by the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA). The Sindh Cabinet has approved the recommendation to export 767,000 metric tons of surplus sugar and has formally informed the federal government of this decision. Key Statistics…
Chairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid and CEO SIEHS Brigadier (R) Tariq Qadir Lakhiar Discuss Collaborative Welfare Initiatives
KARACHI (HRNW): A high-level meeting was held between Senator Rubina Khalid, Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), and Brigadier (Retd) Tariq Qadir Lakhiar, Chief Executive Officer of Sindh Integrated Emergency Health Services (SIEHS). During the meeting, Brigadier (Retd) Tariq Qadir Lakhiar provided a detailed introductory presentation on the organization’s structure, operational framework, and…
State Bank of Pakistan Hikes Interest Rate by 1% Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
KARACHI (HRNW): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced its new monetary policy, raising the benchmark interest rate by 1% (100 basis points). Governor State Bank, Jameel Ahmad, chaired the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today. Following the committee’s deliberations, the new interest rate has been set at 11.5%, up from the previous 10.5%….
Pakistani Minority Community Appeals to UN Against Indian Atrocities
Lahore, Pakistan (HRNW) During a press conference in Lahore, representatives of Pakistan’s minority communities called upon the United Nations and international human rights organizations to take immediate notice of ongoing atrocities against minorities in India and Occupied Jammu & Kashmir. Provincial Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, stated that the “Pahalgam False Flag…
Rising Suicide Trends in Lahore: 37 Lives Lost in 110 Days
LAHORE (HRNW): The provincial capital has witnessed a distressing surge in suicide cases during the first 110 days of the current year. According to statistics, poverty, emotional failure in relationships, and mounting mental health issues have driven 37 individuals to end their lives. The data reveals a stark gender disparity, with 33 men and 4…