ISLAMABAD : (HRNW) –
PTI’s Gauhar Ali Khan Expresses Concern Over By-Election Seat Allocation
Islamabad (HRNW)– PTI Chairman Barrister Gauhar Ali Khan has said that if the seats won are not given, it is not a good omen for democracy and he will think of going to another line. He expressed regret over not being able to defend the Haripur seat in the by-elections and said that despite being…
ECP Takes Notice of PTI’s Asad Qaiser Over By-Election Rigging Claims
Islamabad (HRNW)– The Election Commission of Pakistan has taken notice of PTI leader Asad Qaiser’s statement on rigging in the by-elections. The ECP has sought a transcript of this statement from PEMRA and will take legal action after examining the transcript. To contribute, visit: https://www.hrnww.com
OGRA Proposes Gas Price Reduction for Sui Northern and Sui Southern Consumers
Islamabad (HRNW)– The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has approved a reduction in gas prices for the current financial year. A 3 percent reduction in the average price for Sui Northern and an 8 percent reduction for Sui Southern has been proposed. Currently, this proposal has been sent to the federal government for approval….
PM Shehbaz Expresses Satisfaction Over Steps for Overseas Pakistanis
Islamabad (HRNW)– Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. In the meeting, the minister gave a briefing on the affairs of his ministry while the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the steps taken to resolve the problems of overseas Pakistanis. The two leaders…
Iran’s National Security Secretary Dr. Ali Larijani Arrives on Historic Visit to Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)– Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Dr. Ali Larijani, has arrived in Islamabad on a historic and unprecedented visit to Pakistan. This visit marks an important step in strengthening the long-standing, tested relations between the two brotherly nations and advancing them to a new strategic level. According to the Iranian…
PM Shahbaz Sharif Orders Immediate Abolition of Export Development Surcharge
Islamabad (HRNW)– Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed the immediate abolition of the Export Development Surcharge imposed on exports. A review meeting on the recommendations of the sub-working group established to boost domestic exports was held under the Prime Minister’s chairmanship. During the meeting, he ordered that the Export Development Surcharge on domestic exports be abolished…
Pakistan Hosts First-Ever Global Beauty Contest of Quran Recitation
Islamabad (HRNW)– For the first time in the history of Pakistan, a global beauty contest of Quran recitation is being held in the capital city. According to details, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, while addressing the inaugural ceremony, said that today is a historic and blessed day. By the…
Pakistan Railways Faces Severe Crisis, Four Trains Outsourced — 11 More in Pipeline
Islamabad (HRNW) — Pakistan Railways, long plagued by mismanagement, mounting losses, and financial instability, has outsourced four of its trains and initiated the outsourcing process for 11 more trains. Officials said the move aims to reduce the railway’s growing financial deficit and boost revenue. During a briefing to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday, they…
Pakistan Becomes China’s Largest Debtor with $22.5 Billion in Loans — Transparency Report Sparks Economic Debate
Islamabad (HRNW) — Pakistan has emerged as China’s largest debtor, owing $22.5 billion, according to a newly released list of countries indebted to Beijing. China’s report outlines the countries that have received substantial loans under various financial and development agreements. Pakistan tops the list, marking it as the biggest borrower of Chinese funds worldwide. According…
Pakistan Criminalizes Domestic Verbal Abuse and Neglect Under New Domestic Violence Bill 2025
Islamabad (HRNW) — In Pakistan, verbally abusing one’s wife, children, or any household member has officially been declared a crime, as the National Assembly passed the Domestic Violence Bill 2025. Under the new law, keeping one’s wife in a household with others against her will is now a punishable offense. Likewise, making false accusations against…