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Islamabad (HRNW)- The Meteorological Department has forecast hot and humid weather in most parts of the country during the next 24 hours, while strong winds and thunderstorms with rain are expected at a few places in Gilgit-Baltistan and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Rain and thunderstorms are likely in Dir, Swat, Chitral, Kohistan and Battagram during the evening…

Peshawar (HRNW)- Despite the installation of new Sui gas pipelines worth billions of rupees, residents of Peshawar continue to face severe natural gas shortages and are being forced to purchase expensive gas cylinders. According to railway? Wait. According to reports, new pipelines were laid across the city from the main lines passing through Ring Road and…

Islamabad (HRNW)- President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in separate messages on Defence and Martyrs Day, described September 6 as a glorious chapter in Pakistan’s history and paid tribute to the martyrs, veterans of the armed forces and their families. President Zardari said the day commemorates the sacrifices made for Pakistan’s freedom, sovereignty…

Hyderabad (HRNW)- The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Hyderabad, a field office of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has launched an enforcement operation to ensure compliance with the digital invoicing system and sales tax laws. During the operation, around 30 freight vehicles were stopped for failing to carry required digital invoices and related documents. Officials said…

Islamabad (HRNW)- The federal government has appointed Justice (retd) Rooh-ul-Amin Khan as Chairman of the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC). According to a notification issued by the Federal Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources, the appointment was made in accordance with the Federal Cabinet’s September 5 decision under Section 53 of the Industrial Relations Act,…

Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir (HRNW)- People from different walks of life across Azad Kashmir paid tribute to the martyrs and Ghazis of the Pakistan Army on Defence and Martyrs Day, saluting those who sacrificed their lives for the country’s sovereignty, security and freedom. The people highlighted the bravery of Pakistani soldiers from Lahore to Chawinda, calling…

Quetta (HRNW)- Train services connecting Balochistan with other provinces remained suspended for a second consecutive day, causing difficulties for passengers. Railway officials said the Jaffar Express scheduled to depart from Quetta for Peshawar did not operate, while the Jaffar Express traveling from Peshawar will be stopped at Jacobabad. Officials said the temporary suspension is due to…

Karachi (HRNW) — Pakistan’s total domestic debt increased by 6.6 percent in one year, reaching Rs83.383 trillion in July 2026, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. The country’s total domestic debt stood at Rs78.238 trillion in July 2025, increasing by approximately Rs5.145 trillion over the year. Meanwhile, the combined volume of Pakistan’s debt, interest…

Lahore (HRNW)- The Punjab government has announced a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, bribery and misuse of authority, urging citizens to immediately report any instance where corruption occurs, a bribe is demanded, or official powers are misused. According to the announcement, every complaint will be acted upon, while the identity of the complainant will be kept completely…

Quetta (HRNW)- Balochistan National Party (BNP) chief Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal has said that the alleged eviction of local residents from Nushki, Mastung and Khadkocha, along with the cutting down of orchards that have been established for decades, is a clear example of attempts to occupy Baloch areas. In a statement posted on social media platform…