Global Survey Report: Pakistan Becomes the Highest Tax-Levying Country in the World on Mobile Phones and Telecom Charges

ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – According to global institutions and financial reports, Pakistan has now emerged as the leading country in the world for imposing the highest taxes on premium mobile phones and telecom charges relative to dollar value and income ratios. Recent economic data indicates that when a consumer registers a new flagship mobile phone—such as…

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Lack of Student Interest Leaves 743 Medical and Dental Seats Vacant Across Pakistan for 2025-26

Karachi (HRNW): Despite a relaxation in merit criteria and a 45-day admission extension, a total of 743 seats in medical and dental colleges across Pakistan remained vacant for the academic year 2025-26 due to a lack of interest among Pakistani students. Breakdown of Vacant Seats and Relaxed Merit Across the country, there are over 22,300…

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PPP’s Policies Have Left Karachi Behind; Urdu-Speaking Community Needs Autonomy at Every Level, Says Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Jr.

KARACHI (HRNW) – Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Jr., grandson of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and son of Mir Murtaza Bhutto, while speaking to media representatives, leveled strong criticism against the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). He stated that the metropolis of Karachi has been left far behind in terms of development due to the policies and…

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IMF Estimates Collective Rs 10.78 Trillion Collection from Petroleum Levy Over Next 5 Years

ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its latest report, laying out an aggressive roadmap of “potential targets” for petroleum levy collections in Pakistan over the next five fiscal years. According to the projected targets detailed by the IMF, the federal government is expected to collect a staggering Rs 1,727 billion during…

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Over 7.4 Million Animals Sacrificed Across Pakistan; Total Hide Value Reaches PKR 8.67 Billion, Tanneries Association Reports

KARACHI (HRNW) – The Pakistan Tanneries Association has officially released authentic statistical data regarding the livestock slaughtered and the hides collected across the country during Eid-ul-Adha. According to the report, a noticeable upward trend in sacrificial performance was observed this year compared to the previous year, with a total of 7,470,000 animals sacrificed nationwide. The…

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A Groundbreaking Invention That Could Shape the Future! New Technology Extracts 1,000 Liters of Clean Water Daily from Air

ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – In a remarkable development aimed at addressing global water scarcity, a revolutionary invention has emerged that could transform access to clean drinking water. A Nobel Prize-winning scientist has developed an advanced technology capable of extracting approximately 1,000 liters of clean, potable water daily directly from the atmosphere. The technical operational highlights of…

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Pakistan Borrows $11 Billion in First 10 Months of Current Fiscal Year, Economic Affairs Division Reports

ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – The federal government secured $11 billion in external loans during the first 10 months (July to April) of the current fiscal year 2025–26. According to official data released by the Economic Affairs Division, this represents a staggering 83% increase compared to the same period last fiscal year, when external borrowing stood at…

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One Constitution Avenue: The Impotence of Law and the Shield of the Elite

Islamabad (HRNW): Located in the heart of the capital, the “One Constitution Avenue” towers have once again emerged as a symbol of Pakistan’s dual justice system, administrative collusion, and the deep-rooted “nexus of the elite.” The Ownership and Judicial Relief The building is owned by Sheikh Abdul Hafeez Pasha, a prominent industrialist from Faisalabad and…

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NAB Launches Major Crackdown in Sindh: High-Profile Figures Scramble as Investigations Intensify

Karachi (HRNW): A sudden surge in operations by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Sindh has sent shockwaves through powerful circles, creating an atmosphere of anxiety among influential figures. According to sources, several former officials, contractors, and influential personalities are reportedly making preparations to flee the country to avoid legal action. Tactics to Evade Arrest…

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Risk of Catastrophic Indo-Pak War Persists; Minor Spark Could Ignite Conflict: US Researcher

Karachi (HRNW): Elizabeth Threlkeld, a senior fellow and Director of the South Asia Program at the US-based Stimson Center, has warned of the looming threat of another devastating war between Pakistan and India. In a detailed article published in the American journal Foreign Affairs, Threlkeld analyzed that even a minor incident could serve as a…

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