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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…
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…
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…
Karachi: 451 Dead, 5,259 Injured in Road Accidents in 2026 So Far
Karachi (HRNW): A total of 451 people have lost their lives and 5,259 have been injured in road accidents across different areas of Karachi during the year 2026 so far. According to the data, the deceased include 346 men, 53 women, 41 children, and 11 girls, bringing the total fatalities to 451. The statistics further…
Faisal Vawda’s Remarks on Political Rivalry and Alleged Scandals
Islamabad (HRNW): Senior politician Faisal Vawda has made strong political remarks during a television interview, claiming that upcoming “corruption scandals, video leaks, and international controversies” involving political figures may surface in the near future. He alleged that several political developments are unfolding, including leadership ambitions and internal power shifts, adding that multiple individuals are positioning…
Karachi Security Situation Alarming: 222 Killed and 356 Injured in 5 Months
Karachi (HRNW): The overall law and order situation in Karachi has been described as alarming, with a significant rise in crimes and accidents reported during the first five months of the year. According to available data, 222 people were killed and 356 injured during this period. In addition, 1,480 kidnapping cases were reported, posing a…
Former Additional IG Faiheem Abbasi in Police Custody in Islamabad, Interrogation Underway at Lohibher Police Station
Islamabad (HRNW): Retired Additional Inspector General of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Faiheem Abbasi, has been in Islamabad Police custody since yesterday, according to official sources. He is currently being held at Lohibher Police Station, where interrogation is underway on various aspects of the case. Initial confirmation suggests that full official details regarding his detention have…
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…
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…
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…