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IMF Seeks Emergency Economic Plan From Pakistan, Raises Concerns Over Tax Target
Islamabad (HRNW)- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan for an emergency economic plan. The organization has described the country’s revised tax target of Rs 13,979 billion for the fiscal year as difficult to achieve. According to sources, the government has planned to eliminate 54,000 government jobs by the end of 2025, which is…
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Oil and Gold Prices Surge Globally Following US-Israeli Attacks on Iran
Islamabad (HRNW)- Globally, crude oil and precious metals prices are witnessing a surge after the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. The price of Brent crude oil in the international market reached $83 per barrel, which is the highest level in recent months. At the same time, the global gold price also recorded an increase….
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Oil Supply Restrictions Raise Fears of Petrol Shortage in Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)- The effects of the ongoing war between Iran and Israel are being felt all over the world, including Pakistan. Oil companies in the country have started restricting the supply of oil to petrol pumps, raising fears of a possible shortage. The All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association has written a letter to the…
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US Recalls Non-Essential Diplomatic Staff From Pakistan Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Islamabad (HRNW)- In view of the growing security concerns, the United States has issued instructions to recall its non-emergency diplomatic staff stationed in Pakistan. According to a statement issued by the US Embassy, non-essential and non-emergency staff of the US Consulates in Lahore and Karachi have been ordered to leave Pakistan immediately. However, the statement…
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PPP Appoints Mir Ali Hassan Zehri as Senior Vice President Balochistan
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Pakistan Peoples Party has appointed Mir Ali Hassan Zehri as the Senior Vice President of Balochistan. According to a notification issued by the party’s central secretariat, the appointment of Mir Ali Hassan Zehri has been made with the approval of the Competent Authority. The notification clarified that Mir Ali Hassan Zehri will…
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Legal Notice Served to Mobile Companies Over Alleged Illegal Deductions From Users
Islamabad (HRNW)- Supreme Court lawyer Muhammad Younis Khan Nol has sent a formal legal notice to mobile companies and relevant regulatory bodies on the issue of alleged unjustified deductions of billions of rupees from mobile phone users. The legal notice has been sent to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, the Ministry of Information Technology and the…
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Global Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions, Petrol Prices in Pakistan Likely to Rise
Islamabad (HRNW)- Due to the ongoing war tension in the Middle East, crude oil prices have increased significantly in the global market, which is also likely to affect petroleum products in Pakistan. The price of Brent crude oil in the international market increased by 5.79 percent in a single day to reach $77.09 per barrel….
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Partial Lunar Eclipse to Be Visible in Pakistan This Evening
Islamabad (HRNW)- A partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Pakistan this evening, which will begin as soon as the moon rises. In Sadiqabad, the lunar eclipse will begin at 6:20 PM and will continue partially until 6:50 PM. After that, it will fade into the penumbral phase until 7:23 PM. The moonrise time is…
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Institutional Rift Emerges in Lahore High Court Over Bench Formation and Administrative Powers
Lahore (HRNW)- The ongoing legal and administrative conflict in the Lahore High Court has taken the form of an institutional clash. According to sources, important constitutional points related to the formation of benches, distribution of cases, judicial roster and exercise of administrative powers are being raised in the cases under trial. Legal experts say that…
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National CERT Issues Cybersecurity Alert Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Islamabad (HRNW)- In the context of the ongoing tense situation in the region, the threat of cyber attacks has increased significantly. The National Cert Emergency Response Team has issued a new advisory in this regard and directed sensitive and important institutions to take immediate security measures. According to the advisory, government, defense and financial institutions…
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