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PM Orders Public-Private Partnership Model to Resolve Railway Land & Property Issues
Islamabad (HRNW)– Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed to adopt the public-private partnership model for the property and land issues of Pakistan Railways. An important meeting on the affairs of Pakistan Railways was held at the Prime Minister House, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. While speaking to the participants of…
Shahid Afridi Condemns Cheer Over Indian Jet Crash, Praises PCB Policies and PSL Expansion
Peshawar (HRNW)– Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi has reacted to the recent crash of an Indian fighter jet Tejas during an air show in Dubai, saying that no one should celebrate another’s tragedy. Speaking to the media in Peshawar, Afridi said, “One should never be happy over anyone’s sorrow. Do not rejoice even…
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Says Top-Level Corruption No Longer Possible, Highlights Key Reforms and Welfare Initiatives
Lahore (HRNW)– Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that while corruption at the lower level may still exist, it is now impossible at the top level in the province. She expressed these views during a meeting with participants of the 27th National Security Workshop of the National Defense University, where she briefed them…
Substandard Service: Telecom Companies Fined Rs 68.9 Million in Five Years
Islamabad (HRNW) — Government documents reveal that over the past five years, telecom companies have been fined a total of Rs 68.9 million for providing substandard services across Pakistan. The official report highlights that nearly 9,000 mobile sites across the country are suffering from network availability issues. The major causes include prolonged load-shedding, right-of-way disputes,…
IMF Flags Governance Failures and Corruption Risks in Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a report highlighting serious concerns over persistent corruption and governance weaknesses in Pakistan. The report calls for the immediate implementation of a 15-point reform agenda, noting that its scope is limited to corruption and governance issues at the federal level. According to the IMF, sugar…
IMF Report Reveals Rs 5,300 Billion Corruption in Pakistan Over Two Years
Islamabad (HRNW)– A recent IMF report has revealed corruption worth Rs 5,300 billion in Pakistan in the last two years, based on NAB data. According to the report, the real corruption could be much higher while an effective accountability system has failed. According to Finance Advisor Muzammil Aslam, the report has expressed concern over the…
Federal Constitutional Court Launches Official Website with CJ’s Message
Islamabad (HRNW)– The website of the Federal Constitutional Court has been launched, on which the Chief Justice’s message has also been released. According to the details, the website of the Federal Constitutional Court has been launched, and the profiles of all the esteemed judges are also available on the website. The message of Chief Justice…
BISP Warns Citizens Against Fraudulent Messages, Urges Caution
ISLAMABAD (HRNW)– The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has issued a warning to registered citizens about possible fraudulent activities. According to the program, trust only messages received from the number 8171, any messages or calls given to other numbers asking to share personal information are fraudulent. Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid said that now the Social…
Pakistan’s External Borrowing Rises to Rs650 Billion in Four Months
Islamabad (HRNW)– According to the Economic Affairs Division, the government borrowed Rs650 billion during the first four months of the current fiscal year (July to October), which is 35 percent more than the same period last year. On a monthly basis, Rs198 billion was borrowed in July, Rs192 billion in August, Rs124 billion in September…
Punjab Introduces AI-Equipped Vehicles for Transparent Driving License Tests
Lahore (HRNW)– Punjab Traffic Police has decided to conduct driving tests through AI-equipped vehicles to bring transparency in the driving license system. 32 modern vehicles will be equipped with sensors and cameras that will monitor the entire test process. The move is aimed at eliminating corruption in the system. Support independent journalism and help us…