2026
Islamabad APC Calls for Dialogue, Recovery of Missing Persons, and Political Solutions to Balochistan Issues
Islamabad (HRNW)- An all-party conference on Balochistan, organized by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), called for resolving the province’s issues through dialogue, rejecting the use of force, recovering missing persons, ensuring transparent elections, and guaranteeing a fair distribution of resources among local communities. The conference, held at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad and chaired by Akhtar Khan Mengal,…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Directs Transparency and Timely Completion of Gilgit-Baltistan 100 MW Solar Project
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to ensure complete transparency and the timely completion of the 100 MW solar energy project for Gilgit-Baltistan, describing it as a significant step toward promoting clean and sustainable energy in the region. The directives were issued during a review meeting on the project chaired by the Prime…
Sindh Government Approves New PPP Bus Routes, Larkana–Qambar People’s Bus Service
Karachi (HRNW)- The Sindh government has decided to introduce exclusive bus routes under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and launch a new People’s Bus Service route between Larkana and Qambar to improve public transportation across the province. The decisions were made during a meeting of the Transport and Mass Transit Department chaired by Sindh Senior Minister…
Pakistan Railways Faces Criticism Over Delayed Accident Inquiries and Lack of Action
Lahore (HRNW)- Pakistan Railways has reportedly failed to complete investigations into several railway accidents within the prescribed time, while disciplinary action against officials found responsible has remained pending despite the completion of a number of inquiry reports. According to data obtained by HRNW News, more than 31 passenger and freight train accidents occurred between the 2025-26 financial…
Punjab Government Denies Reports of Province-Wide Ban on Tuition Centers
Lahore (HRNW)- Claims circulating on social media that Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced the closure of all tuition centers across the province are false, according to official clarifications from the Punjab government. The claim gained traction following the tragic incident in Lahore last month in which 14 children lost their lives after the…
Jamaat-e-Islami Criticizes Sindh Government Over Abbasi Shaheed Hospital Conditions
Karachi (HRNW)- Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, Munem Zafar, criticized the Sindh government over the condition of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, alleging poor healthcare management, delayed salaries for doctors, and inadequate funding for public hospitals. Speaking at a press conference held outside Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Munem Zafar claimed that despite the Sindh government’s budget of more than Rs300 billion,…
Punjab Assembly PAC Reviews Audit Report, Orders Probe into WASA Irregularities
Lahore (HRNW)- An audit report presented during a meeting of Public Accounts Committee-I (PAC-I) of the Punjab Assembly revealed the alleged purchase of substandard materials at inflated prices and highlighted financial irregularities in development works. The meeting, chaired by PAC-I Chairperson Chaudhry Iftikhar Hussain Chhichar, was attended by officials of the Punjab Assembly and various government…
Election Commission Reserves Verdict on TLP Intra-Party Elections
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reserved its decision regarding the intra-party elections of the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) after hearing arguments in the case before a five-member bench headed by the Chief Election Commissioner. During the hearing, the Special Secretary Political Finance informed the commission that a response to the show-cause notice…
Security Forces Kill 19 Militants in Balochistan Operation; 11 Soldiers Martyred, Officials Say
Quetta (HRNW)- According to Pakistani security sources, 19 suspected militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation carried out by security forces on the N-25 highway between Jhaw Cross and Kararo in Balochistan, while 11 security personnel were killed during the operation. Security sources said the operation was launched on the basis of credible intelligence after armed…
PMDC Extends MDCAT 2026 Registration Deadline Until July 13
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has extended the registration deadline for MDCAT 2026, providing aspiring medical and dental students with additional time to complete the application process. According to PMDC, candidates can now register for MDCAT 2026 with the regular fee until July 13, while the last date for registration with a…