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Punjab Proposes Major Cut in Development Budget for FY 2026-27, Focus Shifts to Ongoing Projects
Lahore (HRNW)- The Punjab government has proposed a significant reduction in its development budget for the financial year 2026-27, allocating Rs 752 billion compared to Rs 1.24 trillion approved in the previous fiscal year, a decrease of Rs 488 billion. According to budget documents, the Punjab government’s budget for the next financial year is set to…
Rawalpindi ATC Hears November 26 Protest Case, Aleema Khan Seeks Summoning of Ministers and Journalists as Witnesses
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- Aleema Khan requested that important figures, including federal ministers and senior journalists, be summoned as court witnesses during the hearing of the November 26 protest case involving 11 accused persons, including herself. The case was heard in a Special Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi by Judge Amjad Ali Shah, with Senior Prosecutor Zaheer Shah and…
Punjab Police Likely to Receive Rs239 Billion Budget, Rs90 Billion Less Than Requested
Lahore (HRNW)- Punjab Police is expected to receive a budget of Rs239 billion for the next financial year, significantly lower than the Rs330 billion it had requested from the Punjab government. According to sources, around 80 percent of the allocated funds will be spent on salaries and other recurring expenses, while Rs9 billion has been proposed…
Senate Finance Committee Recommends Tax Relief for Exporters, Inclusion in Final Tax Regime
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has recommended reducing taxes on exporters and including them in the Final Tax Regime (FTR). During a meeting chaired by Saleem Mandviwala, members discussed exporter taxation, refunds, the tax net, and various budget proposals. Representatives of the business community called for lower tax rates and faster refund payments,…
Peshawar High Court Seeks Report on TikTok Ban Petition Over ‘Social Unrest’ Concerns
Peshawar (HRNW)- A petition has been filed in the Peshawar High Court seeking a ban on TikTok, alleging that obscene content on the platform is causing social unrest. A bench comprising Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Farah Jamshed heard the case, during which the petitioner’s counsel argued that inappropriate videos uploaded on TikTok are negatively impacting…
Lahore Braces for Widespread Rainfall as PDMA Issues Province-Wide Alert Until June 20
Lahore (HRNW)- Rains are set to begin across Punjab, including the provincial capital Lahore, as authorities issue alerts for citizens and farmers. A weather system bringing dust storms, strong winds, and rain has entered Pakistan, with light to heavy rainfall expected in various districts from today through June 20. The minimum temperature in Lahore is expected…
Council of Islamic Ideology Issues Unanimous Declaration Against Sectarianism and Extremism Ahead of Muharram
Islamabad (HRNW)- On the occasion of Muharram-ul-Haram, the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has issued a unanimous declaration strongly rejecting sectarianism, hatred, extremism, and violence, while emphasizing national unity, tolerance, and interfaith harmony. According to the declaration, issued under the framework of the Paigham-e-Pakistan narrative, there is no room for violence, provocation, vigilantism, or taking the…
Faisal Vawda’s Remarks on Political Rivalry and Alleged Scandals
Islamabad (HRNW): Senior politician Faisal Vawda has made strong political remarks during a television interview, claiming that upcoming “corruption scandals, video leaks, and international controversies” involving political figures may surface in the near future. He alleged that several political developments are unfolding, including leadership ambitions and internal power shifts, adding that multiple individuals are positioning…
Federal Budget 2026-27: Rs 1.169 Trillion Allocated for Military and Civilian Pensions
Islamabad (HRNW): The federal government has significantly increased pension allocations for the fiscal year 2026-27, earmarking a total of Rs 1.169 trillion for military and civilian pensions. According to budget documents, Rs 822 billion has been allocated for military pensions, while Rs 272.5 billion has been set aside for civilian pensions for the fiscal year…
IG Sindh Meets Delegation of Hindu Panchayat, Discusses Minority Protection and Law & Order
Karachi (HRNW): Inspector General of Police Sindh Javed Alam Odho met a delegation of the Sindh Hindu Panchayat at the Central Police Office in Karachi. The delegation was led by Mukhi Dr. Suresh Kumar Talreja, and included Dr. Ramesh Kumar and other members. During the meeting, the delegation briefed the IG Sindh about issues and…