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Pakistan, China Sign Major Trade and Industrial Agreements to Boost Economic Cooperation
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan and China have taken another major step toward strengthening bilateral industrial and trade ties, as several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and trade agreements were signed between companies from both countries during the Pak-China Business to Business Conference held in Islamabad. According to an APP report, the agreements were finalized following successful matchmaking sessions…
First Anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq”; Military Leadership Congratulates Nation, Honors Martyrs
Rawalpindi (HRNW): On the first anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq,” the military leadership of Pakistan has extended heartiest congratulations to the nation and all ranks of the Armed Forces, reaffirming the commitment to national defense and sovereignty. Messages from the Military Leadership Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF), along with DG ISPR…
Petrol at Rs416 Per Liter Sparks Public Criticism, Relief Demands Intensify
Islamabad (HRNW)- After the price of petrol reached Rs 416 per liter, the government’s statements have once again come under public criticism. A statement is circulating on social media in which it is said that when even one rupee increases, the hearts of Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif cry, however, after the recent increase, serious…
Pakistan Receives $1.32 Billion IMF Tranche, Foreign Exchange Reserves Expected to Cross $17 Billion
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan has received a new financial tranche of $1.32 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Islamabad. According to details, this package includes $1.1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $220 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). According to economic sources, after this new tranche, the total financial…
Tenders Invited for Rs1.84 Billion Federal Election Academy, ECP Offices Project in Islamabad
Islamabad (HRNW)- Tenders have been formally invited for the construction of the Federal Election Academy and the offices of the Election Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad. According to the details, the total cost of the project has been fixed at Rs 1 billion, 84 crore, 68 lakh, 42 thousand 457. Under the project, buildings equipped…
Petrol Price Hike Sparks Public Debate in Pakistan Over Regional Fuel Cost Comparison
Islamabad (HRNW)- A new debate has begun in public and political circles regarding the prices of petroleum products and their comparison with other countries in the region. Statements appearing on social media are claiming that despite war or global tensions in some countries, petrol prices have not increased significantly, while a continuous increase is being…
Federal Government Considers Transferring Benazir Income Support Program Administration to Provinces
Islamabad (HRNW)- The federal government in Islamabad has started considering the issue of handing over the Benazir Income Support Program to the provinces. Talking to a private TV channel, Federal Minister Das Kohistani said that after the 18th Constitutional Amendment, most of the powers have been transferred to the provinces, so the distribution of relief…
Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman Criticizes Petrol Price Hike, Calls Fuel Policy Unjust to Public
Islamabad (HRNW)- Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan (JI) Ameer Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has strongly reacted to the recent increase in the prices of petroleum products. He said in a statement released on social media that the government is continuously increasing the prices of petrol and diesel and today the prices of both products have been increased by Rs 15…
The Pakistan High Commission London commemorates the 1st Anniversary of Marka-e-Haq (MeH)
London (HRNW)– Colonel Mohsin Waqar, Army and Air advisor reiterated that Marka-e-Haq was a defining moment when Pakistanis across the world united behind their Armed Forces, demonstrating unwavering national unity, resilience and determination to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs. Pakistan’s Acting High Commissioner to the UK, Mr. Haseeb bin Aziz stated…
IMF Likely to Approve $1.2 Billion Tranche for Pakistan as Economic Review Nears Completion
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan is likely to receive approval for a $1.2 billion tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a key executive board meeting is scheduled to take place today. During the meeting, the third economic review of Pakistan and the release of the next tranche under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program are expected…