2026
Government Collects Over Rs1.47 Trillion Through Petroleum and Climate Levies, Helping Limit Budget Deficit
Islamabad (HRNW): The government collected more than Rs1.47 trillion through petroleum levy and climate levy during the previous fiscal year, which helped in limiting the federal budget deficit. According to available data, revenue generated from petroleum and climate levies enabled the government to keep the federal budget deficit at Rs3.34 trillion during the first 11…
Punjab Bar Council Suspends Licenses of 1,133 Lawyers Over Failure to Get Degrees Verified by HEC
Lahore (HRNW): The Punjab Bar Council has immediately suspended the licenses of 1,133 lawyers who failed to get their educational degrees verified by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). According to the Punjab Bar Council, under the decision of the General House, these lawyers were given a deadline until July 15, 2026 to submit their verified…
Tahir Ashrafi Challenges Maulana Fazlur Rehman to Debate, Calls for Political Dialogue
Islamabad (HRNW): Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, has challenged Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to a public debate. In a statement, Tahir Ashrafi said that, unfortunately, every few months certain individuals from Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) launch a new campaign of allegations, after which ordinary party workers also…
Pakistan Receives Over $16 Billion in External Financing in One Year; Saudi Arabia Emerges as Largest Supporter
Islamabad (HRNW): Pakistan received more than $16 billion in external financial assistance over the course of one year, with Saudi Arabia emerging as the country’s largest financial supporter. According to available details, Saudi Arabia provided Pakistan with $3 billion in fresh deposits, a $1 billion loan, and a $1 billion deferred oil facility. Sources said…
Maulana Fazlur Rehman: “I Did Not Say Anything Wrong, I Will Not Surrender”
Islamabad (HRNW): Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that he did not make any inappropriate statement and was only expressing disagreement with certain policies, but his remarks were being misinterpreted to damage his reputation. Addressing a lawyers’ convention, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said, “I did not say anything wrong. I am disagreeing with…
Multan Airport: Fake Resident Card Scam Exposed, Three Passengers and Immigration Official Arrested
Multan (HRNW): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has foiled an attempt by passengers to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) using fake resident cards at Multan Airport. According to FIA officials, three passengers were offloaded and arrested during the operation, while an immigration official allegedly involved in facilitating their clearance was also taken into…
Gunmen Open Fire at Builder’s Office, Threat Allegedly Issued in Name of Lyari Gang War
Karachi (HRNW): Unknown armed men opened fire at a builder’s office in Karachi’s FB Area Block 5, following which police have launched an investigation into the incident from multiple angles. According to initial reports, after the firing incident, a WhatsApp call was made to the office in which the caller allegedly claimed to be associated…
Suspected Largest Gutka Manufacturing Factory Busted in Azizabad
Karachi (HRNW): According to sources, a sensitive security agency conducted an operation in Karachi’s Azizabad area and reportedly uncovered what is believed to be the city’s largest gutka manufacturing factory. Sources said the raid resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of finished gutka, raw materials, manufacturing machinery, and packaging equipment. Authorities have also…
Global Market Uncertainty Deepens as Oil Prices Rise, Stock Markets Slip; Trump’s Subscription Offer Sparks Debate
Islamabad (HRNW): Growing geopolitical tensions have fueled concerns in global financial markets, with oil prices moving higher and stock markets facing renewed pressure. In Pakistan, speculation is also mounting over a possible increase in petrol and diesel prices expected on Monday, pending an official announcement. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump’s social media subscription service has…
Strait of Hormuz: Iran Claims Two Oil Tankers Hit Naval Mines; U.S. Rejects Allegation
Islamabad (HRNW): Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that two oil tankers caught fire after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States Central Command (CENTCOM), however, has rejected the allegation, calling it false. In a statement, the IRGC alleged that approximately one hour earlier, U.S. intelligence agencies had attempted…