May 2026
Pakistan Marks Labour Day with Renewed Commitment to Workers’ Rights and Welfare
Islamabad (HRNW)- Labour Day is being observed today across Pakistan and around the world to honor the contributions, sacrifices, and struggles of the working class while renewing the commitment to protecting workers’ rights and improving their welfare. Celebrated annually on May 1, the day recognizes the vital role workers play in economic development and nation-building. Across…
Pakistan and South Korea Agree to Form Joint Trade Committee, Boost Investment Cooperation
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan and South Korea have agreed to establish a joint trade committee and enhance bilateral investment cooperation as both countries move toward strengthening economic ties. The understanding was reached during a virtual meeting between Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and South Korean Minister for Commerce Yeo Han-koo, where both sides also agreed…
Government Raises Light Diesel, Petrol and High-Speed Diesel Prices, Cuts Kerosene Rate
Islamabad (HRNW)- The government has revised petroleum product prices once again, increasing the rates of light diesel, petrol, and high-speed diesel, while slightly reducing the price of kerosene oil. According to a notification issued by OGRA, the price of kerosene has been reduced by Rs4.45 per liter, bringing its new rate to Rs360.76 per liter. However,…
Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir Reviews Operational Preparedness at Talla Firing Range
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the Talla Firing Range on May 1, 2025, to review the operational preparedness and combat readiness of Pakistan’s armed forces. During the visit, military exercises showcased modern weapon systems, coordinated battlefield planning, and rapid-response operational capabilities aimed at strengthening defense preparedness. According to military…
Green Pakistan Initiative Transforms Barren Land into Modern Agricultural and Export Hub
Bhakkar (HRNW)- A once-barren area in Bhakkar has been transformed into a modern agricultural and export hub under the Green Pakistan Initiative, marking significant progress toward innovation, export growth, and self-sufficiency in Pakistan’s agriculture sector. According to CEO Pantera Limited Furqan Ali Akhtar, a state-of-the-art 1,800-acre agricultural farm was successfully developed in just 60 days, setting…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Praises Security Forces for Foiling Infiltration Attempt on Pak-Afghan Border
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended the professionalism, vigilance, and swift action of Pakistan’s security forces for successfully foiling an infiltration attempt in the Mohmand and North Waziristan areas along the Pak-Afghan border. In his statement, the Prime Minister said that timely action by security personnel prevented foreign militants from entering Pakistan, resulting in…