2026
NA Committee Voices Concern Over Poor Mobile Service, Says 5G to Improve Connectivity
Islamabad (HRNW)- The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology has expressed serious concerns over the poor quality of mobile network services across Pakistan, with lawmakers criticizing weak connectivity and call quality in several major cities. The meeting, chaired by Member of National Assembly Aminul Haque, heard complaints from committee members regarding deteriorating mobile services. Committee…
Gold Prices Fall for Second Consecutive Day as Global and Local Markets Decline
Karachi (HRNW)- Gold prices continued their downward trend for the second consecutive day in both the global and local bullion markets, with significant declines recorded on Tuesday. According to market data, the international price of gold fell by $56 per ounce, bringing the new global rate to $4,017 per ounce. Reflecting the global trend, the price…
Murad Ali Shah Blames Low Wheat Support Price for Flour Crisis, Vows Action Against Hoarders
Karachi (HRNW)- Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has attributed the ongoing flour crisis to the low wheat support price, saying it was fixed on the instructions of the federal government, resulting in reduced wheat procurement. Speaking to the media in Karachi, the Chief Minister said the Sindh government had decided to purchase wheat from…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Hails Surge in Digital Payments, Pushes for Cashless Economy
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the significant growth in digital payments and banking services across Pakistan, describing the promotion of a cashless economy as a key step toward sustainable economic development and greater financial transparency. The remarks came during a meeting chaired by the Prime Minister to review progress made over…
Pakistan, US Agree to Strengthen Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism and Cybercrime
Washington (HRNW)- Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel in Washington to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in counter-terrorism, cybercrime, intelligence sharing, and law enforcement. According to media reports, Mohsin Naqvi shared details of the meeting on the social media platform X, stating that both sides discussed enhancing…
Light-Hearted Exchange in Federal Constitutional Court as Citizen Mistakes Wife’s Name for Court Case
Islamabad (HRNW)- An unusual and light-hearted exchange took place in the Federal Constitutional Court during the hearing of a case involving Shamim Bibi, drawing smiles in the courtroom. According to reports, court staff called out the Shamim Bibi case, after which a villager stepped up to the rostrum. Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi asked the man why…
Khawaja Saad Rafique Calls for Dialogue on Azad Kashmir, Says National Budget Must Benefit Entire Country
Lahore (HRNW)- Former Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that while the development needs of Azad Kashmir are legitimate, the country’s entire budget cannot be allocated to one region because the needs of the whole nation must be considered. Speaking to the media in Lahore, Khawaja Saad Rafique described the recent situation in…
NA Standing Committee Raises Concerns Over Toll Plaza Contracts, Seeks NHA Records
Islamabad (HRNW)- Concerns were raised during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Communications after it was revealed that one individual had allegedly formed multiple companies and secured contracts for several toll plazas across the country. The committee meeting, chaired by Syed Hafeezuddin, also expressed dissatisfaction over delays in the completion of development projects….
Lahore Court Sends Anchor Rehan Tariq to Jail on Judicial Remand in Blasphemy Case
Lahore (HRNW)- A Lahore court has sent news anchor Rehan Tariq to jail on judicial remand in connection with a blasphemy case after the investigating officer informed the court that further physical remand was not required. The hearing was conducted in the Lahore District Court before Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo, where the investigating officer stated that…
Qualifications and Monthly Allowances for Federal, Provincial Law Officers Revealed
Islamabad (HRNW)- Details of the mandatory qualifications and monthly allowances for the appointment of federal and provincial law officers have been revealed through official documents. According to the documents, a Deputy Attorney General in the federation must possess the qualifications required for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Similarly, an Additional Advocate…