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Islamabad Judge’s Teenage Son Runs Over Two Women Killing Them on the Spot
Islamabad (HRNW): A tragic incident occurred in the federal capital where the teenage son of an Islamabad High Court judge ran over two young women riding an electric scooter, killing them instantly. The accident took place last night within the jurisdiction of the Secretariat Police Station. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle was speeding, and the…
National Assembly Passes National Commission for Minority Rights Bill 2025 Amid Opposition Walkout
Islamabad (HRNW)– The National Commission for Minority Rights Bill 2025 was passed by a majority vote in a joint session of Parliament, with 160 members supporting and 79 opposing. Opposition members staged a walkout after raising heavy slogans. The PPP supported the bill, while PPP’s Qadir Patel and Senators Abdul Qadir and Aimal Wali Khan…
India Blocks Pakistan’s Humanitarian Aid Flight to Sri Lanka Causing 60-Hour Delay
Islamabad (HRNW)– India has emerged as an obstacle to Pakistan’s humanitarian aid mission to Sri Lanka. According to the spokesperson for the Foreign Office, India has been continuously obstructing the aid being sent by Pakistan. A special Pakistani relief aircraft has remained delayed for 60 hours because India has not allowed it to use its…
Gold Prices Drop Internationally and Locally After 9-Day Surge
Karachi (HRNW)– Gold prices in both the international and local markets recorded a notable decline today after a continuous 9-day upward trend. In the global bullion market, the price of gold fell by $27, bringing the per-ounce rate down to $4,218. Meanwhile, in Pakistan’s local bullion markets, the price of 24-carat gold per tola dropped…
Schedule Announced for Senate By-Election Following Senator Irfan Siddiqui’s Passing
Lahore (HRNW)– A by-election has been scheduled for the general seat of the Senate that fell vacant after the death of Senator Irfan Siddiqui. According to the spokesperson for the Election Commissioner Punjab, candidates may submit their nomination papers at the office of the Returning Officer from December 4 to December 5, 2025. The list…
National Assembly Approves Albiruni International University Islamabad Bill 2025 Despite Opposition Amendments
Islamabad (HRNW)– Following the joint session of Parliament, the National Assembly passed the Albiruni International University Islamabad Bill 2025 with a majority vote, while the amendments proposed by MNA Alia Kamran were rejected. The post-joint session meeting, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, saw strong attendance from members despite a long day of proceedings. In a…
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Widens by 37% Amid Falling Exports and Rising Imports
Islamabad (HRNW)– According to a report by the Bureau of Statistics, a significant decline in Pakistani exports was recorded in the first five months of the current fiscal year, while imports increased, resulting in an alarming increase in the trade deficit. According to the report, the trade deficit increased by 37 percent, or $4.19 Billion,…
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Announces Crackdown on Fake News Circulation on Social Media
Islamabad (HRNW)– Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced strict action against the increasing fake news on social media and said that 90 percent of the news on social media is fake and this unbridled situation will not be tolerated any longer. Talking to the media in Islamabad, Mohsin Naqvi said that PEMRA takes action…
CM Maryam Nawaz Orders End to Handcuffing Minor Students Announces Smart Driving Licenses for 16-Year-Olds
Lahore (HRNW)– Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed her strong anger over the incidents of arresting and handcuffing minor students for violating traffic rules and ordered the relevant institutions to immediately stop this practice. A decision in principle was also taken in the meeting chaired by the Chief Minister to issue smart cards and…
Pakistan Navy Rescues Sri Lankan Flood Victims for Third Consecutive Day
Islamabad (HRNW)– The Pakistan Navy’s rescue mission to help flood victims in Sri Lanka is continuing for the third day. A helicopter on board a Pakistan Navy ship has evacuated a family stranded for five days to a safe place during the rescue operation. The affected family also included a 7-month-old baby. According to a…