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Uzma Bukhari Says Fake Obscene Videos Are an Attack on Women’s Dignity
Lahore (HRNW)- Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has said that character assassination through false and obscene videos is not politics but a direct attack on the honor, dignity and rights of women. In her statement, she said the accused, Falak Javed, should be presented before the court so that her statement can be recorded in the…
Atta Tarar Calls for Joint Efforts to Improve Child Nutrition
Islamabad (HRNW)- Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has called for coordinated efforts by government institutions, civil society, media organizations and other stakeholders to improve nutrition among children. Speaking at the Act for Nutrition Conference in Islamabad, Tarar said nutrition awareness campaigns should not be limited to one-time activities. He called for an annual…
Punjab Launches Secret Anti-Corruption Cell as Maryam Nawaz Orders Zero Tolerance
Lahore (HRNW)- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered a major crackdown on corruption, malpractice and misuse of authority across the province, with a special secret cell established to identify corrupt practices and initiate action against those involved. The chief minister has directed that reports from the secret cell be submitted directly to her, while…
FIA Arrests 23 Suspected Human Traffickers in Nationwide Crackdown
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Wing has intensified its nationwide crackdown on human traffickers, arresting declared suspects in several cities. During operations in Dera Ismail Khan, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Karachi and Islamabad, FIA teams arrested a number of wanted suspects accused of collecting large sums of money from people on the promise of…
U.S. Consul General Charles Goodman Leads Delegation in Meeting with Sindh Irrigation Minister Jam Khan Shoro
Hyderabad (HRNW) — A U.S. delegation, led by U.S. Consul General Charles Goodman, visited the residence of Sindh Irrigation Minister Jam Khan Shoro in Hyderabad. The delegation included U.S. Consul General Charles Goodman, Public Affairs Officer Sean McIntosh, Political Officer Haram Reynolds, and Economic Specialist Aqsa Memon. The meeting was also attended by Hyderabad Mayor…
Pakistan Becomes World’s Third-Largest Cryptocurrency-Using Country; Recommendation to Reduce Mobile Phone Taxes
Islamabad (HRNW) — A significant development has emerged regarding the growing use of cryptocurrency in Pakistan, with the country being ranked as the third-largest cryptocurrency-using country in the world. According to the report, there is a significant gap between the number of cryptocurrency users in Pakistan and the number of registered taxpayers. The situation has…
16 Senior FBR Officers Revealed to Hold Dual Nationality
Islamabad (HRNW) — Sixteen senior officers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have reportedly been found to hold dual nationality. According to available information, the officers include 10 from the Inland Revenue Service and 6 from the Pakistan Customs Service. The revelation has once again raised questions regarding transparency, potential conflicts of interest, and…
PIA Decides to Expand Flight Operations to London
Karachi (HRNW) — Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to expand its flight operations to London. According to a PIA spokesperson, the airline will operate seven flights to London daily from October 27. The expansion is aimed at increasing air connectivity between Pakistan and London and providing passengers with greater travel options. Support HRNW: Support…
Pakistan Navy Launches Major ‘Sea Spark 2026’ Exercise in Karachi
Karachi (HRNW)- The Pakistan Navy’s major maritime exercise ‘Sea Spark 2026’ has commenced in Karachi to assess the armed forces’ combat readiness and capabilities against conventional and emerging maritime threats. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Naval Chief presided over the exercise’s inaugural briefing, attended by senior officers of the armed forces. The exercise…
Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan Sign Agreements to Expand Trade, Energy and Security Cooperation
Bishkek (HRNW)- Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have signed several agreements and memorandums of understanding covering trade, climate change, counter-terrorism, information technology and other areas, marking a new phase of bilateral cooperation. The agreements were signed in Bishkek in the presence of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and the President of Kyrgyzstan. Speaking at a joint press conference,…