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NADRA Introduces Major Reform in Arms License Renewal System; Validity Extended to Five Years
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): In a significant move to facilitate citizens, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has overhauled the arms license renewal process. Under the new directives issued by the Ministry of Interior, federal arms licenses will no longer require annual renewal. Key Changes in the Renewal Cycle: According to a NADRA spokesperson, a new…
Pakistan Rejects Indian Allegations on Pahalgam Incident; Slams New Delhi’s “Smokescreen” for Human Rights Violations
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): Pakistan has strongly rejected India’s latest allegations regarding the Pahalgam incident, describing them as “baseless, fabricated, and part of a persistent propaganda campaign.” The Foreign Office (FO) issued a stern response, stating that New Delhi is weaponizing a false narrative to sabotage regional peace and distract from its internal failures. Response to Indian…
World Book Day Celebrated Globally, Calls Grow to Promote Reading Culture
Lahore (HRNW)- World Book Day is being celebrated in more than a hundred countries around the world, including Pakistan. World Book Day is celebrated every year on April 23 around the world under the auspices of UNESCO, a subsidiary of the United Nations. The celebration of this day began in 1995. In addition, World Book…
PM Shehbaz Vows to Eliminate Polio as Cases Drop Significantly Across Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that he is determined to completely eradicate the deadly disease of polio from the country. An important review meeting on polio eradication was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The Prime Minister praised the tireless efforts of the anti-polio team in the fight against…
Maryam Nawaz Takes Notice of Rising Crime, Orders Strict Action in Punjab
Lahore (HRNW)- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken strict notice of the increase in crime rate in the province and called a high-level meeting. During the meeting, the Chief Minister reprimanded the concerned officers for not effectively controlling crime in Sheikhupura and Faisalabad. She directed the RPOs and DPOs to fully cooperate with the…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Orders Faster Promotion of Electric Vehicles in Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed steps to accelerate the promotion of electric vehicles in the country. A review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the promotion of electric vehicles in the country, in which a briefing was given on the ongoing measures for the nationwide promotion…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Pays Tribute to Allama Iqbal, Urges Nation to Follow His Vision
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, in his message on the occasion of Iqbal Day, has said that Allama Iqbal was a great intellectual leader and benefactor of the Muslims of the subcontinent who conveyed the message of self-reliance, action, faith and intellectual freedom. The Prime Minister said that Allama Iqbal’s thoughts created a sense…
Rising Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher, Shake Global Markets
Islamabad (HRNW)- Global financial markets came under severe pressure due to rising tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty over the Iran conflict. Oil prices rose by about 5 percent yesterday, with Brent crude approaching the $100 per barrel mark. Brent crude rose $4.30 (4.5 percent) to $99.78 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate rose…
Joint Search Operations in Islamabad: Dozens Detained, Vehicles Seized for Investigation
Islamabad (HRNW)- Joint grand combing search operations are underway in different areas of Islamabad. According to the police, 30 suspicious persons have been transferred to the relevant police stations for further investigation during the search operations. One vehicle and 33 motorcycles were also transferred to the relevant police stations for further investigation during the search…
Kashmir an International Issue, India’s Narrative Exposed: Attaullah Tarar
Islamabad (HRNW)- Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar has said that Kashmir is a recognized international issue, which India is constantly trying to declare as an internal matter. While holding a press conference in Islamabad, he said that India is giving internal issues an external color and external issues an internal color, which has revealed…