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Schedule Announced for Senate By-Election Following Senator Irfan Siddiqui’s Passing
Lahore (HRNW)– A by-election has been scheduled for the general seat of the Senate that fell vacant after the death of Senator Irfan Siddiqui. According to the spokesperson for the Election Commissioner Punjab, candidates may submit their nomination papers at the office of the Returning Officer from December 4 to December 5, 2025. The list…
National Assembly Approves Albiruni International University Islamabad Bill 2025 Despite Opposition Amendments
Islamabad (HRNW)– Following the joint session of Parliament, the National Assembly passed the Albiruni International University Islamabad Bill 2025 with a majority vote, while the amendments proposed by MNA Alia Kamran were rejected. The post-joint session meeting, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, saw strong attendance from members despite a long day of proceedings. In a…
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Widens by 37% Amid Falling Exports and Rising Imports
Islamabad (HRNW)– According to a report by the Bureau of Statistics, a significant decline in Pakistani exports was recorded in the first five months of the current fiscal year, while imports increased, resulting in an alarming increase in the trade deficit. According to the report, the trade deficit increased by 37 percent, or $4.19 Billion,…
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Announces Crackdown on Fake News Circulation on Social Media
Islamabad (HRNW)– Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced strict action against the increasing fake news on social media and said that 90 percent of the news on social media is fake and this unbridled situation will not be tolerated any longer. Talking to the media in Islamabad, Mohsin Naqvi said that PEMRA takes action…
CM Maryam Nawaz Orders End to Handcuffing Minor Students Announces Smart Driving Licenses for 16-Year-Olds
Lahore (HRNW)– Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed her strong anger over the incidents of arresting and handcuffing minor students for violating traffic rules and ordered the relevant institutions to immediately stop this practice. A decision in principle was also taken in the meeting chaired by the Chief Minister to issue smart cards and…
Pakistan Navy Rescues Sri Lankan Flood Victims for Third Consecutive Day
Islamabad (HRNW)– The Pakistan Navy’s rescue mission to help flood victims in Sri Lanka is continuing for the third day. A helicopter on board a Pakistan Navy ship has evacuated a family stranded for five days to a safe place during the rescue operation. The affected family also included a 7-month-old baby. According to a…
Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Surge by $3.47 Billion in One Year
Islamabad/Karachi (HRNW)– The country’s total foreign exchange reserves have recorded a significant increase of more than $3.4765 billion in one year. The document states that the reserves of the State Bank of Pakistan (State Bank) increased by $2.5228 billion during this period, while the reserves of commercial banks increased by $953.7 million. According to current…
Two Women Killed as Speeding Land Cruiser Driven by 16-Year-Old Hits Scooter on Islamabad’s Dastur Highway
Islamabad (HRNW)– A tragic accident took place on Islamabad’s Dastur Highway (Secretariat Chowk) last night, in which a white Toyota Land Cruiser V8 hit two girls’ scooters at high speed and crushed them. According to the police, both the women died on the spot as a result of the collision. The accused in the accident…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Meets Pakistan Army Chief to Strengthen Defence and Strategic Ties
Rawalpindi (HRNW)– H.E Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at Rawalpindi today. During the meeting, both dignitaries reviewed bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, with a particular focus on defence and security…
Federal Government Announces Reduction in Petroleum Prices
Islamabad (HRNW)– The federal government has announced a decrease in petroleum product prices. According to the decision, the price of petrol has been reduced by PKR 2 per liter, while the price of diesel has been cut by PKR 4.79 per liter.