Alleged Rs. 1 Billion Financial Irregularities Revealed in HESCO Salaries and Allowances

Islamabad (HRNW) – Alleged financial irregularities of more than Rs. 1.06 billion have been revealed in the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) regarding salaries and allowances. During a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly, audit officials disclosed that the national exchequer allegedly suffered losses due to ghost employees and double…

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BRT Red Line Project: Citizen Files Rs1.787 Billion Compensation Claim After Losing Eye in Construction Accident

Karachi (HRNW) – A compensation claim has been heard before the Senior Civil Judge (East) / City Court Karachi regarding an accident during the construction of the BRT Red Line project, in which an overseas Pakistani citizen lost one eye. The plaintiff has sought a compensation amount of Rs1.787 billion from the Sindh Government, BRT…

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Karachi: Alleged multi-million financial scandal uncovered in Sindh Government’s Services, General Administration & Coordination Department

Karachi (HRNW) — A major alleged financial scandal has surfaced in the Sindh Government’s Services, General Administration & Coordination Department, with official documents revealing significant irregularities in payments running into tens of millions of rupees. According to the records, three firms — M/S Enterprises, Sadiq & Company, and Muzaffar Autos — received payments exceeding 45…

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Government Collects Over Rs1.47 Trillion Through Petroleum and Climate Levies, Helping Limit Budget Deficit

Islamabad (HRNW): The government collected more than Rs1.47 trillion through petroleum levy and climate levy during the previous fiscal year, which helped in limiting the federal budget deficit. According to available data, revenue generated from petroleum and climate levies enabled the government to keep the federal budget deficit at Rs3.34 trillion during the first 11…

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Pakistan Receives Over $16 Billion in External Financing in One Year; Saudi Arabia Emerges as Largest Supporter

Islamabad (HRNW): Pakistan received more than $16 billion in external financial assistance over the course of one year, with Saudi Arabia emerging as the country’s largest financial supporter. According to available details, Saudi Arabia provided Pakistan with $3 billion in fresh deposits, a $1 billion loan, and a $1 billion deferred oil facility. Sources said…

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Tamil Nadu government launches reward scheme to boost public reporting of bribery; up to ₹100,000 for reliable audio/video evidence

Chennai (HRNW) – The government of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu has launched a new anti‑bribery campaign to increase public participation in combating corruption within government departments. Under the scheme, individuals who provide reliable audio or video evidence showing public servants demanding or accepting bribes may receive a reward of up to one lakh…

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Questions Raised Over Alleged Rs. 3.6 Trillion Circular Debt in Pakistan’s Gas and Petroleum Sector, Highlighting Transparency and Economic Rights

Islamabad (HRNW) – Public debate has intensified following claims that Pakistan’s gas and petroleum sector has accumulated an estimated Rs. 3.6 trillion in circular debt, drawing attention to issues of financial transparency and public accountability. According to figures circulating in public discussions, approximately Rs. 1.9 trillion represents the principal outstanding amount, while around Rs. 1.7…

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South Asia’s External Debt Burden: India Tops by Total Debt, Sri Lanka Highest Per Capita

Islamabad (HRNW) – A comparative overview of external debt in South Asia highlights significant differences in both total foreign debt and the debt burden per citizen among the region’s major economies. According to the circulated figures: India ranks first in terms of total external debt, with approximately US$765 billion. Based on the reported estimates, the…

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