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Eight Khwarij Were Sent to Hell by Security Forces at Pak-Afghan Border
Rawalpindi (HRNW)– On 1 April 2026, movement of a group of khwarij along Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan District was picked up by the security forces. Own troops effectively engaged this group of khwarij. As a result of precise and skillful engagement, eight khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij were sent to hell. Weapons…
Punjab Government Schools to Operate Four Days a Week with New Friday Holiday
Lahore (HRNW)- In a major change to the school calendar, all government schools across Punjab will now operate only four days a week. According to official details, educational institutions will now remain closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with the Punjab government formally declaring Friday a weekly holiday. As per the issued notification, all government schools…
Gas and Condensate Production Begins at Spin WAM-1 Well, Boosting Pakistan’s Energy Security
Waziristan (HRNW)- Good news has emerged from Pakistan’s oil and gas sector as gas and condensate production has officially started from the Spin WAM-1 well in the Waziristan block. Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik inaugurated the Spin WAM-1 project, marking an important milestone for the country’s energy sector. According to Mari Energies, the discovery…
Punjab Government Halts Purchase of 100 Vehicles Under Austerity and Energy-Saving Measures
Lahore (HRNW)- The Punjab government has adopted austerity measures in response to the ongoing global energy crisis and has decided to stop the purchase of 100 vehicles for various departments. According to Punjab government sources, no formal order for the purchase of new vehicles has been issued, nor has any payment been made so far. Officials…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Meets VEON CEO, Reaffirms Support for Digital Investment and 5G Expansion
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with a delegation of global digital operator VEON Group led by CEO Can Terzi Oglu in Islamabad. The Prime Minister welcomed the delegation and conveyed his best wishes. During the meeting, the Prime Minister said that the government is fully committed to facilitating investment by international investors, especially in…
High Court Disposes Eid Moon Sighting Petition After Interesting Court Remarks
Islamabad (HRNW)- Interesting remarks surfaced during the hearing of a petition related to the sighting of the Eid moon in the High Court. The case was heard by Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar, who took up a petition seeking an announcement of Eid immediately after moon sighting. The petitioner, Abdullah Shafiq, appeared before the court in…
PM Forms Committee to Reform SECP, Strengthen Enforcement and Case Resolution
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Prime Minister has constituted a special committee to reform the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), with the first meeting held under the chairmanship of Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar. During the meeting, discussions focused on strengthening the SECP’s enforcement regime and making it more active and effective. SECP Chairman…
Government Revises Solar Net Metering Billing Rules, Ends Relief on Excess Power Generation
Islamabad (HRNW)- The federal government has amended the billing procedure for consumers generating electricity through solar systems in violation of approved agreements, introducing major changes to the net metering framework. Under the new procedure, excess electricity generated beyond the approved limit will now be treated as “zero” units by electricity distribution companies. Authorities have also…
Gold and Silver Prices Surge in Local and Global Markets Amid Investor Concerns
Karachi (HRNW) – The price of gold continued its upward trend today, with international prices rising by $28 per ounce, reaching $4,560. Influenced by the global market, gold in local bullion markets also surged sharply. The price per tola increased by Rs 2,800 to Rs 478,762, while gold per 10 grams reached Rs 410,461, up…
Educational Institutions to Reopen from April 1, Safety Measures Emphasized
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Ministry of Education in Islamabad has announced that educational activities will resume in all educational institutions from April 1. According to the Ministry of Education, this decision has been taken to normalize the educational process across the country and minimize disruption to students’ education. All safety and health measures will be ensured…