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KP CM Sohail Afridi Criticizes Police Barriers Calls Faiz Hameed’s Punishment an ‘Internal Matter’
Rawalpindi (HRNW)– Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has said that former intelligence officer Faiz Hameed is an employee of a state institution, and if he has been punished, it is purely an internal matter of that institution. He expressed these views while speaking to police officials after being stopped by Rawalpindi police at the…
Akbar S. Babar Condemns PTI’s Move to Amend Constitution and Hold New Intra-Party Elections
Islamabad (HRNW)– PTI’s founding leader Akbar S. Babar has strongly criticized the party’s intention to amend its constitution and conduct yet another intra-party election. In a statement issued on a social media platform, he said that the attempt to “rob” the basic constitutional rights of PTI workers is unacceptable. He questioned how those who failed…
IMF Releases $1.2 Billion Tranche as Pakistan Shows Progress on Economic Reforms
Islamabad (HRNW)– The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a tranche of $1.2 billion to Pakistan, which has been confirmed by the State Bank of Pakistan. According to officials, the country has received $1.2 billion, including $1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $200 million in climate financing. The IMF Executive Board approved…
Pakistan and China Conduct Joint Counterterrorism Exercise Warrior-IX
ISPR Rawalpindi (HRNW)-Pakistan Army and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China are conducting joint counterterrorism exercise Warrior-IX from 28 November to 14 December 2025. This two-week exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability and strengthening military-to-military cooperation between the two countries. The Distinguished Visitors Day (DVD) ceremony was held at the National Counter Terrorism Center…
Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar Calls Faiz Hameed’s Sentence a Historic Verdict
Islamabad (HNRW) — Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar has described the sentencing of Faiz Hameed as a historic decision and hailed it as a victory for truth and justice. Speaking to a private TV channel, Tarar stated that the Pakistan Army’s accountability process is strict and transparent. He explained that Faiz Hameed’s trial lasted 15…
Ex-ISI Chief Faiz Hameed Sentenced to 14 Years Hard Labour
Rawalpindi (HRNW)– Former DG ISI, Lieutenant General (Retd.) Faiz Hameed, has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Field General Court Martial awarded him the 14-year hard-labour sentence after a detailed trial. ISPR stated that proceedings against the former lieutenant general were initiated under the Pakistan…
TIP NCPS 2025 Police, Procurement, and Judiciary Viewed as Most Corrupt Sectors in Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)– According to Transparency International Pakistan (TIP)’s National Corruption Perception Survey (NCPS) 2025, the police, tender and procurement and judiciary are considered the most corrupt sectors in the country by the public, while provincial governments are considered more corrupt than local governments. According to the survey, 77 percent of people are not satisfied with…
Islamabad Local Body Elections Scheduled for February 15, 2026
Islamabad (HRNW)– According to the Election Commission, the local body elections in Islamabad will be held on February 15, the Returning Officers will display public notices for nomination papers on December 19. The papers will be submitted from December 22 to 27. The scrutiny of the papers will be done from December 30 to January…
FBR Considers Tax Reduction on Mobile Phones for Overseas Pakistanis
Islamabad (HRNW)– There is good news for overseas Pakistanis. According to FBR officials, a proposal to reduce the tax imposed on Pakistanis who bring mobile phones with them from abroad is under consideration. According to statistics, Rs82 billion was collected as tax on the purchase of mobile phones this year, while Rs18 billion was collected…
Pakistan Railways Breaks 30-Year Daily Revenue Record, Achieves Rs 300 Million Milestone
Islamabad (HRNW)– Pakistan Railways has achieved a historic success in the revenue sector, breaking a 30-year record of daily revenue. According to Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi, the positive results of the reforms implemented in the railways during the last 8 months have started to emerge. The Railways Minister said that due to significant improvements in…