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Election Commission Withdraws Electoral Symbol from Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued its reserved decision regarding the intra-party elections of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), declaring the party ineligible to retain its electoral symbol. In its seven-page written order, the Election Commission stated that the documents submitted by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan regarding its intra-party elections were not acceptable under…
Islamabad Police Chief Orders Complete Audit of Wireless System, Reviews Police Encounter Cases
Islamabad (HRNW) — Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Capital Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi has ordered a complete audit and physical verification of all police wireless communication sets to make the system more effective, transparent, and accountable. According to police sources, the Islamabad Police chief directed officials to prepare updated records of all wireless…
Faisalabad industrialist Mian Muhammad Idrees arrested at Lahore Airport over alleged Rs 12 billion power theft
Faisalabad (HRNW) — Faisalabad’s prominent industrialist and owner of Sitara Chemical, Mian Muhammad Idrees, has been arrested at Lahore International Airport. According to sources, he is facing proceedings in a case involving alleged electricity theft amounting to 12 billion rupees, and his name was reportedly placed on the Provisional Control List (PCL). It is stated…
Pakistan, Canada Agree to Expand Cooperation in Trade, Investment and Security
Islamabad (HRNW)- Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand held separate meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and the Interior Minister, during which both sides agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, and other key sectors. According to reports, the meetings also covered counter-terrorism cooperation, infiltration from Afghanistan,…
Federal Government Extends Austerity Measures to Curb Public Expenditure
Islamabad (HRNW)- The federal government has decided to continue austerity measures during the current financial year in an effort to control government expenditure. According to sources, the federal cabinet has approved the extension of the austerity policy, following which the Cabinet Division has forwarded a letter to the Ministry of Finance for implementation of the decision….
Freight Train Derailments Disrupt Rail Traffic, Eight Passenger Trains Cancelled
Lahore (HRNW)- Pakistan Railways was unable to restore the main railway line in time after freight train derailments in the Yousafwala and Sukkur divisions of Sahiwal, resulting in the cancellation of eight passenger trains and causing significant inconvenience to travelers. According to Pakistan Railways, rail traffic on the main line connecting Lahore, Faisalabad, Karachi, and Quetta…
ATC Rejects Hashim Abbasi’s Plea in November 26 Protest Case, Hearing Adjourned Until July 27
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has made significant progress in the case related to the PTI’s November 26 protest involving alleged attacks on Rangers personnel by dismissing accused Hashim Abbasi’s application to appear before a medical board. Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Tahir Abbas Supra heard the case. During the proceedings, the judge observed that, according to…
IHC to Hear Former NCCIA DG Waqaruddin Syed’s Petition Against Departmental Inquiry on July 21
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed July 21 for hearing the petition filed by former Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Waqaruddin Syed, challenging the departmental inquiry initiated against him. Chief Justice Justice Sarfaraz Dogar will hear the petition. Earlier, the court issued notices to the Establishment Division and…
Noreen Niazi Submits Response to NCCIA Notice, Seeks Details of Allegations
Islamabad (HRNW)- PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister, Noreen Niazi, has submitted a written response through her lawyer to a notice issued by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) regarding alleged objectionable statements against state institutions. In her response, Noreen Niazi questioned the legality of the notice, arguing that the allegations and the relevant legal provisions…
CCP Fines Certification Firm Rs5 Million for Alleged Trademark Misuse and Deceptive Marketing
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a Rs5 million fine on MCI Bureau of Inspection and Certifications Pakistan for allegedly engaging in trademark infringement and deceptive marketing by using the trademark and logo of the French company Bureau Veritas. According to the CCP, MCI Bureau misled consumers by copying key features of…