ISLAMABAD : (HRNW) –
Federal Court Dismisses Petition Against Gutka Act, Citing Health Hazards
Islamabad (HRNW)— The Federal Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Gutka Act, reiterating that gutka — a form of chewing tobacco — poses severe health risks and is a major cause of oral cancer. During the hearing, Justice Hassan Rizvi remarked that gutka is even more harmful than cigarettes, and hospitals are seeing…
Pakistan Records Major Counter-Terrorism Successes in November 2025 DG ISPR
Islamabad (HRNW) — Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) provided a comprehensive briefing to journalists today, highlighting significant developments in Pakistan’s security and counter-terrorism operations. In November 2025, 206 terrorists were neutralized across the country, while an average of 203 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) were conducted daily, with 79% concentrated in Balochistan. To enhance law enforcement…
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…