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Heavy Rains and Flash Floods Claim 28 Lives Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar (HRNW)- At least 28 people have lost their lives and 29 others have been injured across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since July 19 due to heavy rains and flash floods that caused roofs and walls of houses to collapse and swept people away in floodwaters. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) spokesperson, the deceased include…
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FBR Announces Income Tax Return Filing for Tax Year 2026 to Begin on July 27
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made an important announcement regarding the submission of income tax returns, stating that the formal filing of income tax returns for the Tax Year 2026 will begin on July 27. According to the FBR spokesperson, all taxpayers have been directed to submit their tax returns correctly, completely,…
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Pakistan Tells UN Security Council India Is an Enemy of Peace, Reaffirms Kashmir’s International Status
New York (HRNW)- Pakistan has given a strong response to India at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), stating that India itself is an enemy of peace and that Jammu and Kashmir is neither an integral part of India nor an internal matter. During a discussion on the peaceful resolution of disputes under UN Security Council…
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Monsoon Rains Continue in Lahore, Cloudy Weather and More Showers Expected Today
Lahore (HRNW)- Lahore is likely to experience mostly cloudy weather with light rain today, while sunshine and clouds are expected to alternate throughout the day. Under the ongoing monsoon system, the highest rainfall recorded this morning was 40 mm in Farrukhabad, followed by 34 mm in Gulshan-e-Ravi and 34 mm at Sagian Bridge, while Samanabad received…
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Islamabad High Court Reserves Verdict on Admissibility of Iman Mazari, Hadi Ali Chatha Petitions in Controversial Tweets Case
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Islamabad High Court has reserved its decision on the admissibility of the suspension petitions filed by Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha in the controversial tweets case. Justice Azam Khan heard the case, during which the lawyer representing the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) raised objections to the petitions, arguing that they…
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Supreme Court Rules It Has No Jurisdiction Over NAB Cases, Transfers Appeals to Federal Constitutional Court
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling declaring that it does not have the jurisdiction to hear appeals and bail applications in cases under the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Act. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar announced the short order, stating that, under Sections 32 and 32A of the NAB Act, all central appeals and…
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Election Commission Begins Preparations for Phased Local Body Elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar (HRNW)- The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has begun preparations to conduct local body elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in phases, with polling in the province expected to take place in two stages. According to officials, the Election Commission has completed the delimitation process in 23 districts, while delimitation work is continuing in additional districts….
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Calls Rapid Population Growth Pakistan’s Biggest Challenge
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has described Pakistan’s rapidly growing population as the country’s biggest challenge and stressed the need to treat population welfare as a national responsibility. The Prime Minister chaired an important review meeting on population welfare, during which officials briefed participants on the country’s population trends, welfare initiatives, and preparations for…
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Uzma Bukhari Criticizes PPP, Defends Punjab Government’s Performance
Lahore (HRNW)- Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) harbors hatred toward Punjab and alleged that the party’s leadership cannot accept that Punjab’s resources are being spent on the welfare of its people. Responding to statements made by PPP spokespersons, Uzma Bukhari said that the Punjab government is utilizing public…
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Torrential Monsoon Rains Trigger Urban Flooding, Airport Records 262mm Rainfall
Lahore (HRNW)- Heavy monsoon rain that began late last night caused widespread urban flooding across Lahore, leaving several residential areas and major roads submerged, disrupting traffic and forcing water into homes in low-lying localities. The rain continued intermittently throughout the day, creating flood-like conditions in various parts of the city. Roads in Cantt, Defence, Walton and…
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