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Turbat: Family of Outlawed BLA (Bashir Zeb Group) Female Commander Shehnaz Baloch Declare Complete Disassociation
TURBAT (HRNW) – The immediate family and close relatives of Shehnaz Baloch, a female commander of the proscribed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) Bashir Zeb Group, have formally and completely disassociated themselves from her and her militant activities during a press conference at the local press club. Addressing the media at the Turbat Press Club, Shehnaz…
IMF Estimates Collective Rs 10.78 Trillion Collection from Petroleum Levy Over Next 5 Years
ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its latest report, laying out an aggressive roadmap of “potential targets” for petroleum levy collections in Pakistan over the next five fiscal years. According to the projected targets detailed by the IMF, the federal government is expected to collect a staggering Rs 1,727 billion during…
Quetta: Severe Overcrowding Revealed in Balochistan Prisons as New Jail Projects Stall Due to Funding Crunch
QUETTA (HRNW) – A stark revelation regarding the prison system in Balochistan has emerged, exposing severe overcrowding across three major jails where the inmate population has dramatically exceeded official capacity, triggering complex administrative and logistical challenges. According to official data provided by the Balochistan Prisons Department, while the province’s 12 operational prisons house a collective…
40 Days of Captivity for Oil Tanker ‘Honor 25’ Crew, 10 Pakistani Hostages Remain Unreleased
MOGADISHU (HRNW) – The hijacking of the oil tanker Honor 25 by Somali pirates has reached its 40th day, with all hostages, including 10 Pakistani nationals, still remaining in captivity. According to diplomatic sources, the Somali government is currently engaged in negotiations with the pirates through the owner of the oil tanker, but no breakthrough…
Upcoming Federal Budget Brings Crucial Updates on Smartphone Taxes and Prices
ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – As preparations enter the final stages for the presentation of the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 on June 5, following the successful conclusion of negotiations between Pakistan and the IMF, mixed signals have emerged for smartphone consumers across the country. On one hand, the federal government appears set to retain…
Multan: Intermediate Part-II Exams Resume Tomorrow After Eid Holidays
MULTAN (HRNW) – Following the conclusion of the Eid holidays, the Intermediate Part-II (12th Grade) annual examinations under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Multan are set to resume tomorrow. According to details released by the education board, 12th-grade students will appear for Economics, Banking, and Computer Studies papers in the morning shift…
Pakistani Researcher Syed Muhammad Abubakar Receives Prestigious US Science Communication Award
Virginia (HRNW)- Pakistani student and researcher Syed Muhammad Abubakar has brought pride to Pakistan by receiving a distinguished honor in the field of science communication from the renowned George Mason University in the United States. Syed Muhammad Abubakar, whose research focuses on climate change and environmental journalism, has been awarded the “Joe Witte Special Recognition…
Rare ‘Blue Moon’ to Illuminate Pakistan’s Sky Tonight
Lahore (HRNW)- Skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts will have the opportunity to witness a rare celestial event tonight as the “Blue Moon” appears in the night sky. According to astronomers, the full moon is occurring for the second time in May 2026, a phenomenon known in astronomy as a Blue Moon. Such an event is uncommon…
Four Children Drown in Kotki Small Dam, One Rescued Alive
Hangu (HRNW)- A tragic incident occurred in the Kotki area of Hangu, where four children drowned while bathing in a small dam, while another child was rescued alive. According to details, five children entered the water for bathing when they suddenly began drowning. Rescue teams responded to the emergency and managed to save one child,…
Post-Hajj Flight Operation Begins as First Group of Pakistani Pilgrims Returns Home
Islamabad (HRNW)- The return of Pakistani pilgrims has officially begun after the completion of Hajj, with the first post-Hajj flight from Jeddah carrying 114 pilgrims arriving at Islamabad International Airport. The returning pilgrims received a warm welcome at the airport. Chief Operating Officer Aftab Gilani, officials of the Airport Security Force, and senior representatives of…