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Severe Cold Wave Grips Balochistan as Snowfall and Rain Spell Begins Across Province
Quetta (HRNW)- The mountainous and northern districts of Balochistan have turned into freezing zones as a powerful cold wave has engulfed the entire province, with temperatures dropping several degrees below the freezing point and breaking previous records. According to reports, a new snow season appears to have started in the valleys of Ziarat, where temperatures have…
Islamabad Chamber President Urges PM for Immediate Economic Reforms Amid Business Crisis
Islamabad (HRNW)- President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sardar Tahir Mahmood, has written a formal letter to the Prime Minister, demanding immediate economic reforms to stabilize the country’s business environment. According to details, the letter highlights that high taxes and elevated interest rates are severely paralyzing business activities, while expensive energy costs have emerged as…
Kuwait-Backed Rumi Islamic Digital Bank to Launch in Pakistan with $100 Million Investment
Islamabad (HRNW)- With the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the confidence of global partners in Pakistan’s economy continues to strengthen, as another major development has emerged in the country’s financial sector with the launch of the Rumi Islamic Digital Bank backed by Kuwait. The Rumi Islamic Digital Bank is set to begin operations…
Supreme Court Declares Second Marriage Without First Wife’s Consent Illegal, Orders Rs1.2 Million Dowry Payment
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Supreme Court has ruled that contracting a second marriage without the permission of the first wife and approval from the Arbitration Council is a clear violation of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, making the husband liable to both criminal and civil action. In a five-page written verdict authored by Justice Musarrat Hilali, the…
FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial Calls for Expansion of Tax Net to Ensure Economic Stability
Islamabad (HRNW)- Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Langrial has emphasized that achieving economic stability in Pakistan is not possible without significantly expanding the tax net. He said that while some citizens regularly pay taxes, a large segment of society continues to avoid fulfilling its tax obligations. Speaking at a panel discussion held at Al…
Stamp Paper Fees Hiked Sharply in Rawalpindi, Citizens Protest Rising Costs
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- The government has significantly increased stamp paper fees, triggering strong public backlash and concern among citizens. According to details, the minimum value of e-stamp paper has been raised from Rs 100 to Rs 300. The fee for divorce-related stamp paper has jumped from Rs 100 to Rs 1,000, while the domicile stamp paper required…
FBR Reduces Customs Value of Used Mobile Phones, Providing Relief to Consumers and Importers
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released the revised customs value of used mobile phones imported from abroad. The new and lower rates will reduce the PTA tax levied on a total of 62 models of 4 major brands. According to reports, the customs value of phones of a well-known brand has…
Pakistan Federal Government Announces Key Military and Civil Appointments Across Departments and Embassies
Islamabad (HRNW)- The federal government has announced major appointments of senior military and civil officers in various departments, embassies, and institutions. These appointments include both serving and retired officers, aiming to strengthen institutional capacity and bring reforms. Key appointments include: Major General (retd) Azhar Mahmood Kayani – Health Advisor to Maryam Nawaz Lieutenant General (retd)…
Despite Overall Inflation Drop, Prices of 12 Essential Commodities Rise in Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)- According to the latest report of the Federal Bureau of Statistics, despite the decline in inflation in the country, the prices of 12 essential commodities have increased. On a weekly basis, inflation was recorded at a decrease of 0.48 percent, while the overall annual inflation rate has reached 4.18 percent. The report states…
President Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif Highlight Role of Youth on World Education Day
Islamabad (HRNW)- President Asif Ali Zardari has congratulated the people of Pakistan, students, teachers and parents on the occasion of World Education Day. He said that the youth should not only be students but also thinkers, inventors and responsible citizens. President Zardari further said that the future of Pakistan is directly linked to the young…