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Pakistan Collects Record Rs1,567 Billion in Petroleum Levy During FY2025-26
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan collected a record Rs1,567.45 billion in petroleum levy during the fiscal year 2025-26, exceeding the government’s target by around Rs100 billion. According to a private TV report, petroleum levy collection surpassed the government’s target of Rs1,468 billion as well as the IMF’s estimate of Rs1,546 billion. In addition, Rs50.16 billion was separately collected…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows to Protect Pakistan’s National Interests, Hails Armed Forces on Independence Day
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is proud of its brave armed forces and will not hesitate to make any sacrifice for the defense of the country and protection of its national interests, including water resources. In his Independence Day message, the Prime Minister congratulated Pakistanis at home and abroad on the…
Putin Congratulates President Zardari and PM Shehbaz on Pakistan’s Independence Day
Islamabad (HRNW)- Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent congratulatory messages to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day. In his message, Putin congratulated the people of Pakistan and expressed his best wishes for peace, prosperity and progress. He said that relations between Russia and Pakistan are…
Ishaq Dar Holds Separate Meetings with US, Chinese Envoys on Bilateral Ties and Regional Situation
Islamabad (HRNW)- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar held separate meetings with US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong on Pakistan’s Independence Day, with bilateral relations and the latest regional developments discussed. According to the Foreign Office, Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong met Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of…
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker Extends Independence Day Wishes to Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)- On the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day, US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker extended her best wishes to the Pakistani nation. In a message posted on X, Natalie A. Baker said that the United States is proud to have been among the first countries to recognize Pakistan after its establishment. She said that the…
Pakistan, Norway Agree to Boost Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism, Illegal Immigration and Police Training
Islamabad (HRNW)- Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide visited the Interior Ministry in Islamabad, where he held an important meeting with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to discuss bilateral relations and the regional situation. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in counter-terrorism, prevention of illegal immigration, police training, and mutual legal assistance. The situation in…
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi Calls for Nationwide PTI Demonstrations at 10pm
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has called on PTI workers, assembly members and party leaders to prepare for nationwide demonstrations at 10pm, saying every major square and intersection across Pakistan should be turned into a “D-Chowk.” According to HRNW News, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi reached Adiala Road in Rawalpindi to seek a meeting…
Norwegian Foreign Minister Meets Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ, Discusses Regional Security
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- A high-level delegation led by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide met with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ), where the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security, bilateral relations and cooperation between Pakistan and Norway. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Asim Munir highlighted Pakistan’s…
Punjab Government Abolishes 101 Administrative Posts to Reduce Expenses
Lahore (HRNW)- The Punjab government has approved the abolition of 101 posts across various provincial administrative departments, including the South Punjab Secretariat, as part of measures to reduce administrative expenditure and reorganize government departments. Following the approval, the Additional Chief Secretary Punjab issued a formal notification abolishing the posts. The decision was taken in light of…
ISPR Releases National Song ‘Mera Pyar-e-Watan Pakistan’ on Independence Day
Islamabad (HRNW)- On the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a new national song titled “Mera Pyar-e-Watan Pakistan.” The lyrics of the song express deep love for Pakistan and highlight the country’s national unity, solidarity and spirit of patriotism. The song also features the scenic valleys and breathtaking landscapes of…