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President Asif Ali Zardari Begins Historic Visit to Kyrgyzstan After 21 Years
Islamabad (HRNW)- President Asif Ali Zardari will pay an official visit to Kyrgyzstan from today until July 9, according to the Foreign Office. A Foreign Office spokesperson said the President will be accompanied by a high-level delegation. The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and marks the first visit by…
Mystery Donation Boxes Installed at PIMS Hospital, Administration Launches Inquiry
Islamabad (HRNW)- Donation boxes labeled “Treasure of the Hereafter” have reportedly been installed at the entrance and exit points of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), with hospital officials saying their ownership remains unknown, prompting the administration to initiate an inquiry. According to reports, thousands of people visit PIMS Hospital every day to seek medical…
Petrol Price Includes Rs118.76 Per Litre in Taxes, Levies and Margins, Official Details Reveal
Islamabad (HRNW)- Details of the levies, taxes, and various margins included in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) have been revealed, showing that consumers are paying substantial additional charges beyond the base fuel cost. According to official documents, a total of Rs118.76 per litre is being charged on petrol, while Rs110.65 per litre is…
Police Say Foreign Women Kidnapping Suspect Will Face Equal Treatment Regardless of Political Connections
Lahore (HRNW)- DIG Operations Faisal Kamran has said that the suspect in the foreign women kidnapping case, who is allegedly related to a senior government figure, is being treated like any other accused, with no special consideration being given during the investigation. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Faisal Kamran said the alleged kidnapping and rape…
AJK Election Commission Releases Final Candidate List for 2026 General Elections
Muzaffarabad (HRNW)- The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission has released the final list of candidates for the 2026 general elections, confirming that 852 candidates will contest elections across 45 constituencies, while more than 320 candidates have withdrawn their nomination papers. According to the Election Commission, Kotli has the highest number of contestants, with 135…
IT Minister Rejects Land Seizure Claims, Says Telecom Bill Aims to Improve Internet Access
Islamabad (HRNW)- Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that the proposed Telecom Bill is being developed through consensus and does not authorize the government to take over anyone’s private land. She added that legal action could be taken against those making baseless financial allegations regarding the bill. Speaking at a…
World Bank Report Highlights Wide Development Spending Gap Between Provincial Capitals and Other Districts in Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)- The World Bank, in its latest “Strengthening Fiscal Federalism” report, has revealed significant inequalities in the distribution of development and financial resources between Pakistan’s provincial capitals and other districts, raising concerns over the impact on human development and infrastructure. According to the report, the disparity is most severe in Balochistan, where Quetta receives 475…
Driving Licenses of Smoke-Emitting Vehicle Drivers to Be Suspended in Smog Control Crackdown
Lahore (HRNW)- A comprehensive smog control crackdown is underway in Lahore on the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, with authorities introducing stricter measures to curb air pollution. The Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore has announced that the driving licenses of drivers operating smoke-emitting vehicles will be suspended as…
Pakistan and Türkiye Reaffirm Strategic Partnership, Vow to Stand Together on Key Issues
Istanbul (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan and Türkiye share a glorious history of brotherly relations, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reaffirmed that the two countries will always stand by each other. President Erdoğan formally welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul, where the leaders of the two countries held high-level talks…
Salaried Class Pays Record Rs633 Billion in Income Tax, Surpassing Exporters and Real Estate
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan’s salaried class has borne a significant share of the country’s tax burden by paying more income tax than the combined contributions of the exporters and real estate sectors during the last fiscal year. According to a private TV report, salaried individuals contributed a record Rs633 billion in income tax to the national exchequer…