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Heat Returns to Punjab as Rain System Ends, Weather to Remain Hot and Dry
Lahore (HRNW)- After the departure of the weather system that brought rainfall to various parts of Punjab, hot and dry conditions have once again returned, with strong sunshine dominating the province since early morning. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather is expected to remain dry and hot across Punjab during the next 24 hours…
Budget 2026-27 Proposes Higher GST on Solar Panels, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Islamabad (HRNW)- The federal government has proposed increasing the General Sales Tax (GST) on solar panels from 10 percent to 18 percent and raising the GST on electric and hybrid vehicles to 18 percent in the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, a move that could significantly increase prices for consumers. According to sources,…
Government Slashes Jet Fuel Price by PKR 48.80 Per Liter, New Price Set at PKR 283.52
ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – In a major financial relief package aimed at boosting the domestic aviation industry and supporting international airlines, the federal government has announced a massive reduction of PKR 48.80 per liter in the price of jet fuel used for commercial aircraft. According to aviation industry sources, following this substantial downward revision, the new…
Chaghi: FC Balochistan (South) Seizes 25 kg Opium and Weapons in Successful Raid, Suspect Arrested
CHAGHI (HRNW) – FC Balochistan (South) Dalbandin Rifles executed a successful intelligence-based operation in Chaghi Bazar, arresting a suspicious individual and recovering a large cache of narcotics, modern weapons, and ammunition. Acting on verified intelligence reports, the Frontier Corps (FC) personnel intercepted and detained a suspect identified as Muhammad Ishaq, son of Naik Muhammad. During…
Kharan: Prompt Police Action Ensured Safe Recovery of Abducted Girl, Suspect Arrested
KHARAN (HRNW) – Demonstrating outstanding tactical efficiency, the Kharan Police swiftly responded to a kidnapping report and successfully recovered a 14-year-old abducted girl safely within two hours while apprehending the suspect involved. According to details, following an official notification from Tehsildar Kharan stating that a 14-year-old girl had been kidnapped by an unidentified person from…
Hub: OGRA Seizes Hundreds of Thousands of Liters of Hoarded Fuel at Sindh-Balochistan Border, Illegal Oil Depot Sealed
QUETTA (HRNW) – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) enforcement team has executed a major successful operation at the Hub point along the Sindh-Balochistan border, confiscating hundreds of thousands of liters of illegally stored petrol and diesel from a private facility. According to an official handout issued by the regulatory body, the raid targeted…
Clean Punjab Initiative: CM Maryam Nawaz Announces PKR 10,000 Cash Prize for Waste Management Workers on Eid-ul-Adha
LAHORE (HRNW) – Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has announced a major financial reward for the field workers of the “Suthra Punjab” (Clean Punjab) campaign in recognition of their exemplary waste management operations during Eid-ul-Adha. The provincial Minister for Local Government, Zeeshan Rafique, shared key updates regarding the success of the drive and…
Petroleum Division Adjusts Levy Rates: Petrol Levy Slashed, Diesel Levy Hiked
ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – The federal government has modified the petroleum levy rates applied to fuel products across the country. According to official sources within the Petroleum Division, the petroleum levy on petrol has been significantly reduced, whereas the levy on high-speed diesel has been increased. The statistical adjustments implemented by the Petroleum Division include: Significant…
Abbottabad Shocker: Woman, Accomplice Arrested for Murdering Husband and Hiding Severed Head in Fridge
ABBOTTABAD (HRNW) – A horrific incident of extreme brutality and moral degradation has come to light in Abbottabad, where a married woman, alongside her accomplice, allegedly drugged and brutally murdered her husband. To conceal the crime and prevent any foul odor from alerting the neighbors, the suspects severed the victim’s head and stored it inside…
Election Commission Releases Fresh Nationwide Voter Data; Total Registered Voters Exceed 137 Million
ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially released the fresh and updated statistics of voters across the country. According to the newly compiled data, the total number of registered voters in Pakistan has surpassed 137.1 million, with a significant increase recorded in the number of female voters. The comprehensive nationwide and…