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Acid Attack Victim Dr. Mahnoor’s Family Debunks Social Media Rumors, Terming Harassment and Marriage Rejection Claims Baseless
Quetta (HRNW): The family of Dr. Mahnoor, a young lady doctor who recently survived a horrific acid attack in Quetta, has categorically refuted the ongoing social media narratives surrounding the incident, stating that the viral reports completely lack factual truth. Rejection of Harassment and Proposal Narratives Speaking to Media, the victim’s family strongly denied widespread…
India’s Statement on Azad Jammu & Kashmir a Blatant Interference in Pakistan’s Internal Affairs: Political Analysts
Islamabad (HRNW): A sharp wave of resentment has emerged across Pakistan’s political, diplomatic, and analytical circles following a provocative statement issued by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the internal situation in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). Defense and political observers have expressed deep concern, terming New Delhi’s move a violation of international…
Major Relief: IMF Agrees Not to Increase Taxes on Solar Panels and Stationery Items
Islamabad (HRNW): In a significant relief for the public, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to withdraw the proposed increase in taxes on solar panels and stationery products for the upcoming fiscal year. According to reliable official sources, following intensive strategic efforts and direct intervention by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the IMF management conceded…
Ahead of Budget 2026-27, Debate Intensifies Over Tax Burden on Salaried Class and Untaxed Sectors
Islamabad (HRNW)- As the federal government prepares to unveil the Budget 2026-27, questions are once again being raised about who bears the largest tax burden in Pakistan and why several influential sectors remain outside the effective tax net. Millions of salaried employees across the country pay income tax directly through deductions from their monthly salaries. Despite…
PML-N and PPP Reach Agreement on Development Budget Cuts, Federal Budget 2026-27 Approval Moves Forward
Islamabad (HRNW)- An agreement has been reached between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on reductions in federal and provincial development programs (PSDP), paving the way for the approval of the Federal Budget 2026-27. President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the convening of the National Assembly session at 5:00 PM and…
Constitutional Court Declares Caretaker Government Appointments Illegal, Upholds KP Dismissal Law
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federal Constitutional Court has issued a significant ruling on the powers of caretaker governments, declaring appointments made during the caretaker setup illegal while upholding the constitutionality of the law enacted for the dismissal of those employees. According to reports, a three-member bench headed by Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi issued a written judgment stating…
Government Extends Shop Timings to 10 PM, Austerity Measures Prolonged Until June 30
Islamabad (HRNW)- The federal government has decided to increase the operating hours of shops as part of its ongoing fuel conservation and austerity measures. A meeting of the Committee on Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar….
Pakistan’s Federal Debt Reaches Record Rs81.93 Trillion, Rises by Rs7 Trillion in One Year
Islamabad (HRNW)- All previous debt records in Pakistan have been broken as the federal government’s total debt has reached a historic high of Rs81,930 billion, according to the latest economic data. According to a private TV report, the national treasury witnessed a sharp increase of Rs6,994 billion in debt during the past year, raising concerns among…
Government Announces Doorstep Passport Delivery Service for Citizens
Islamabad (HRNW)- Good news for Pakistani citizens as the government has decided to introduce a major convenience by launching a doorstep passport delivery service across the country. The Government of Pakistan has taken a principled decision to launch a new digital service aimed at delivering passports directly to citizens’ homes, fulfilling a long-standing public demand and…
NEPRA Reduces Electricity Price by Rs1.99 Per Unit for Three Months, Consumers to Get Rs67 Billion Relief
Islamabad (HRNW) – Good news for electricity consumers as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a notification reducing electricity prices by Rs1.99 per unit for a period of three months. According to the notification, the reduction has been approved under the quarterly adjustment for January to March 2026. The relief will be…