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Baghdadi Mosque Land Allegedly Encroached by Mafia in Shakargarh
Shakargarh (HRNW)– The historic Baghdadi Mosque on Ikhlaspur Road has allegedly become a target of encroachment mafia. According to the residents, 17 marlas of land was dedicated for the mosque in 1900, however, the encroachment mafia has allegedly reduced the boundaries of the mosque to only 10 marlas, while shops have been built on the…
Dera Ismail Khan Bomb Blast Targeted Police Mobile 3 Officers Killed
Dera Ismail Khan (HRNW) – A bomb explosion targeted a police mobile in the Paniyala area, resulting in the death of three police officers. The martyrs have been identified as ASI Gul Alam, Constable Rafiq, and driver Sakhi Jan. Constable Azad Shah survived the blast. Following the incident, DSP Paniyala and the SHO reached the…
Pakistan International Airlines Privatization – Claims of Transparency, But Public Trust at Stake
Islamabad (HRNW)— Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the privatization of Pakistan’s national airline, PIA, will be carried out through a “transparent and merit-based process.” He stated that the bidding process is scheduled for December 23 and will be broadcast live on media to eliminate any ambiguity. During a meeting with representatives of participating…
Islamabad High Court Demands Full Briefing on Dr. Aafia Siddiqui Case Pakistan Can’t Interfere in US Judiciary!
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Additional Attorney General of Pakistan stated that Dr. Aafia Siddiqui is a U.S. citizen, and her sentence was served in the United States. Therefore, the Government of Pakistan cannot interfere in the American judicial system. He added that the government complied with the court’s directives, and the matter now falls under…
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov Arrives in Islamabad for Two-Day Visit
Islamabad (HRNW) – Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov has arrived in Islamabad for a two-day official visit. He was warmly received by President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. President Japarov, on the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is visiting Pakistan with a high-level delegation comprising senior cabinet ministers, top officials, and business leaders….
FIA Detains 3 NADRA Officials Over Illegal CNIC Issuance
Quetta (HRNW) — The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Quetta has arrested three NADRA officials for allegedly issuing Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) to foreigners illegally. The arrested officials include Anwar Shah from NADRA Quetta Regional Head Office, and Junior Executives Akhtar Shah and Khawaja Waqas from the Chaman Zone. According to FIA sources, these officials…
Islamabad Judge’s Teenage Son Runs Over Two Women Killing Them on the Spot
Islamabad (HRNW): A tragic incident occurred in the federal capital where the teenage son of an Islamabad High Court judge ran over two young women riding an electric scooter, killing them instantly. The accident took place last night within the jurisdiction of the Secretariat Police Station. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle was speeding, and the…
National Assembly Passes National Commission for Minority Rights Bill 2025 Amid Opposition Walkout
Islamabad (HRNW)– The National Commission for Minority Rights Bill 2025 was passed by a majority vote in a joint session of Parliament, with 160 members supporting and 79 opposing. Opposition members staged a walkout after raising heavy slogans. The PPP supported the bill, while PPP’s Qadir Patel and Senators Abdul Qadir and Aimal Wali Khan…
India Blocks Pakistan’s Humanitarian Aid Flight to Sri Lanka Causing 60-Hour Delay
Islamabad (HRNW)– India has emerged as an obstacle to Pakistan’s humanitarian aid mission to Sri Lanka. According to the spokesperson for the Foreign Office, India has been continuously obstructing the aid being sent by Pakistan. A special Pakistani relief aircraft has remained delayed for 60 hours because India has not allowed it to use its…
Gold Prices Drop Internationally and Locally After 9-Day Surge
Karachi (HRNW)– Gold prices in both the international and local markets recorded a notable decline today after a continuous 9-day upward trend. In the global bullion market, the price of gold fell by $27, bringing the per-ounce rate down to $4,218. Meanwhile, in Pakistan’s local bullion markets, the price of 24-carat gold per tola dropped…