2026
PM Shehbaz Sharif Visits Bangladesh High Commission Offers Condolences on Passing of Begum Khaleda Zia
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today visited the High Commission of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to express his condolences on the passing away of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party Begum Khaleda Zia. The Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt condolences during a meeting with the Charge…
What to Do If You Receive an NCCIA Notice Under the PECA Act
Social media has become an essential part of daily life in Pakistan. People post, share, like, and comment on platforms such as Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram — often without realizing that a single post or share can trigger legal consequences. If you have received a notice from the 📩 National Cyber Crime…
Social Media Laws in Pakistan PECA Act Explained for Users
Social media has become an integral part of our lives. From sharing updates on Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram, or TikTok, to commenting on news and current events, we often think of it as our personal space for freedom of expression. But in Pakistan, one post, one share, or one comment could have serious consequences under…
Punjab Education Minister Denies Extension of Winter Vacations, Schools to Reopen on January 12
Lahore (HRNW)- Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has clarified that the government has not planned any extension of the winter vacations, and all schools and colleges will reopen on January 12, 2026. Terming the rumors circulating on social media as false and misleading, the Education Minister appealed to the public not to believe or…
DRAP Issues Alert, Bans Sale of Three Fake Medicine Batches Across Pakistan
Lahore (HRNW)- The Drug Regulatory Authority (DRAP) has issued an alert regarding three medicines and banned their sale and use. According to the details, major operations are underway across the country against the business of fake medicines. The Drug Regulatory Authority (DRAP) has issued rapid alerts for three batches of fake medicines and has banned…
WAPDA Approves Multiple Electricity Meters for Homes Under New 2026 Policy
Islamabad (HRNW)- Good news for electricity consumers, WAPDA and Power Division have issued a new policy for 2026, under which it will be legal and possible to install more than one electricity meter in homes. The aim of this policy is to provide convenience especially to giant families, landlords and tenants so that the electricity…
Government to Improve Internet Speed and Launch 5G Under Digital Pakistan Initiative
Islamabad (HRNW)- There is good news for users worried about slow internet in Pakistan. The Federal Minister has said that the government is taking several steps to guide the youth in the right direction and the public will be provided with easy access to data and modern technology through Digital Pakistan. The Federal Minister further…
Possible Dates for Ramadan and Eids Announced by Ruet-e-Hilal Council
Islamabad (HRNW)- An important prediction has come out regarding the start of Ramadan in Pakistan. Secretary General Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council, Khalid Ijaz Mufti has announced the possible dates of the first Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. According to Khalid Ijaz Mufti, the Ramadan moon is likely to be sighted on February 18, in view of which…
Punjab Set for Record Wheat Production as Kisan Card Boosts Farmers’ Confidence
Lahore (HRNW)- The agriculture sector in Punjab is all set for a record wheat production this year. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the Kisan Card introduced by her has completely changed the direction of Punjab’s agriculture and has sown a crop of confidence in the fields. According to the Chief Minister,…
Indian Convert Noor Hussain Likely to Be Deported from Pakistan via Wagah Border
Lahore (HRNW)- Indian convert Noor Hussain (formerly Sarabjit Kaur) is likely to be deported from Pakistan today. According to security sources, the woman will be handed over to India via the Wagah border. According to sources, 48-year-old Sarabjit Kaur arrived in Pakistan on November 4, 2025, along with Indian pilgrims who came to Pakistan to…