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Maryam Nawaz Participates in World Urban Forum, Punjab Housing Model Presented Globally
Baku (HRNW)- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif arrived in Azerbaijan on an official visit to participate in the international “World Urban Forum” being held in Baku. Upon her arrival at the forum, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his wife warmly welcomed Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and also posed for a group photograph with…
PM Shehbaz Says Better Performing Ministries Will Get Priority in Development Budget
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that ministries demonstrating better performance will be given priority in the allocation of the upcoming development budget. The statement was made during a high-level review meeting chaired by the Prime Minister regarding the current year’s Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) and proposed development projects for the next…
Saudi Ambassador Meets Ishaq Dar to Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Stability
Islamabad (HRNW)- Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Maliki called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar for an important meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and discussing regional developments. According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, the meeting included detailed discussions on the brotherly relations between Pakistan and…
Government Submits Gas Circular Debt Reduction Plan to IMF, New Levy Proposed
Islamabad (HRNW)- The federal government has submitted a comprehensive plan to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) aimed at reducing Pakistan’s growing gas sector circular debt, including a proposal to impose a new gas levy. According to sources, the IMF has raised important questions regarding the government’s gas circular debt management strategy and has sought further…
Pakistan Condemns Drone Attack on UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates and expressed full solidarity with the UAE government and its people. According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office spokesperson, Pakistan denounced the May 17, 2026 attack on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant,…
FBR Introduces Electronic Monitoring System for Bottled Water Production to Curb Tax Evasion
Islamabad (HRNW)- In a major step aimed at preventing tax evasion in the bottled water sector, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to implement a strict electronic monitoring system for production units across the country. According to the FBR, the entire production process will now be monitored through modern technology to ensure accurate…
Federal Sharia Court Declares 2022 Attempted Suicide Law Un-Islamic
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federal Sharia Court has issued a major ruling regarding the law on attempted suicide, declaring the 2022 legislation null and void for being against Islamic principles. According to reports, the court accepted petitions challenging the law and ruled that the decriminalization of attempted suicide was not in accordance with Sharia requirements. In…
Islamabad Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Ali Amin Gandapur in Audio Leak Case
Islamabad (HRNW)- The District and Sessions Courts in Islamabad have issued arrest warrants for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in connection with an audio leak case. The hearing was conducted by Additional District and Sessions Judge Nasr Minallah Baloch, who rejected Gandapur’s request for exemption from personal appearance before the court. The…
FPCCI Proposes Tax Relief for Salaried Class in Budget 2026-27
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has proposed a reduction in income tax rates for the salaried class in the upcoming federal budget for 2026-27. According to reports, the FPCCI has submitted its budget recommendations to the Ministry of Finance, including several proposals aimed at providing relief to taxpayers…
Federal Budget 2026-27 Likely to Exceed Rs17 Trillion Amid New Tax Measures and IMF Conditions
Islamabad (HRNW)- The total volume of Pakistan’s federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 is expected to exceed Rs17,000 billion, with the government preparing major tax reforms and revenue measures under commitments made to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to sources, the IMF has been assured that additional tax measures worth Rs860 billion will…