2025
Lahore High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking $1,000 Minimum Wage as Inadmissible
Lahore (HRNW) — The Lahore High Court has declared a petition demanding that Pakistan’s minimum wage be raised to 1,000 US dollars as inadmissible. Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Justice Aalia Neelum, heard the petition filed by Fahmeed Nawaz and ruled that the request could not be entertained. Justice Aalia Neelum remarked that…
FBR Increases Property Valuation in Islamabad’s Elite Sectors New Rates Notified
Islamabad (HRNW) – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a fresh notification revising property valuation rates across Islamabad, resulting in a significant increase in prices within the capital’s upscale sectors. According to the notification, new valuation rates have been set for 68 residential, commercial, and rural locations. High-end sectors and new housing projects—including…
Sir Syed University Celebrates Sporting Achievements of syeda Uroob Shah and Saad Baig, and Strengthens Ties with Pakistan Hockey Federation
Karachi (HRNW)– Sports Department of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) organized a special ceremony to honor the remarkable achievements of its cricketers, Mirza Saad Baig and Sayedda Uroob Shah, who excelled in national tournaments. Student of the Sir Syed University, syeda Uroob Shah was awarded the prestigious title of Player of the…
Faiz Hameed to Testify Against Imran Khan, Claims Senator Faisal Vawda — Legal Pressure on PTI Founder Intensifies
Islamabad (HRNW) — Senator Faisal Vawda has claimed that former Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed is now preparing to testify against PTI founder Imran Khan. Speaking on a private TV program, Senator Vawda said that the PTI founder appears to be tightening in the legal noose in the May 9 cases. He added that Faiz Hameed…
Karachi Launches Pakistan’s First Drone-Based E-Challan System Under Safe City Project
Karachi (HRNW)– After the introduction of modern and automatic cameras under the Safe City Project in Shahr-e-Quaid, drone-assisted e-challans have now been formally launched against those violating traffic rules. According to the report, the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACTS) and the Safe City Authority conducted a drone surveillance operation in Saddar and nearby areas,…
Punjab Assembly Passes Ordinance Making Chief Minister the Controlling Authority of Education Boards
Lahore (HRNW) The Punjab government has passed the Punjab Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 from the provincial assembly, bringing major structural changes to the governance of education boards. According to details, the powers of the Punjab Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education have been redefined, with the “Chief Minister” now declared…
KP CM Sohail Afridi Criticizes Police Barriers Calls Faiz Hameed’s Punishment an ‘Internal Matter’
Rawalpindi (HRNW)– Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has said that former intelligence officer Faiz Hameed is an employee of a state institution, and if he has been punished, it is purely an internal matter of that institution. He expressed these views while speaking to police officials after being stopped by Rawalpindi police at the…
NED University Successfully Tests Pakistan’s First AI-Powered Driverless Car
Karachi (HRNW)– Engineers at NED University of Engineering and Technology have successfully tested Pakistan’s first driverless car powered by artificial intelligence, marking a major milestone in the country’s technological advancement. The AI-based autonomous vehicle is now moving on the internal roads of NED University after a successful test drive, astonishing students, faculty, and visitors alike….
Mashal Malik Urges Pakistan to Take Yasin Malik’s Case to UN, Announces Global Campaign
Karachi (HRNW)– Kashmiri leader Mashal Malik has urged the state of Pakistan to take up the case of imprisoned Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik at the United Nations, stating that India is attempting to falsely implicate and “crucify” him through fabricated charges. Addressing a press conference at the Pakistan Hindu Council office in Karachi, Mashal Malik…
Akbar S. Babar Condemns PTI’s Move to Amend Constitution and Hold New Intra-Party Elections
Islamabad (HRNW)– PTI’s founding leader Akbar S. Babar has strongly criticized the party’s intention to amend its constitution and conduct yet another intra-party election. In a statement issued on a social media platform, he said that the attempt to “rob” the basic constitutional rights of PTI workers is unacceptable. He questioned how those who failed…