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Substandard Service: Telecom Companies Fined Rs 68.9 Million in Five Years
Islamabad (HRNW) — Government documents reveal that over the past five years, telecom companies have been fined a total of Rs 68.9 million for providing substandard services across Pakistan. The official report highlights that nearly 9,000 mobile sites across the country are suffering from network availability issues. The major causes include prolonged load-shedding, right-of-way disputes,…
IMF Flags Governance Failures and Corruption Risks in Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a report highlighting serious concerns over persistent corruption and governance weaknesses in Pakistan. The report calls for the immediate implementation of a 15-point reform agenda, noting that its scope is limited to corruption and governance issues at the federal level. According to the IMF, sugar…
IMF Report Reveals Rs 5,300 Billion Corruption in Pakistan Over Two Years
Islamabad (HRNW)– A recent IMF report has revealed corruption worth Rs 5,300 billion in Pakistan in the last two years, based on NAB data. According to the report, the real corruption could be much higher while an effective accountability system has failed. According to Finance Advisor Muzammil Aslam, the report has expressed concern over the…
Federal Constitutional Court Launches Official Website with CJ’s Message
Islamabad (HRNW)– The website of the Federal Constitutional Court has been launched, on which the Chief Justice’s message has also been released. According to the details, the website of the Federal Constitutional Court has been launched, and the profiles of all the esteemed judges are also available on the website. The message of Chief Justice…
BISP Warns Citizens Against Fraudulent Messages, Urges Caution
ISLAMABAD (HRNW)– The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has issued a warning to registered citizens about possible fraudulent activities. According to the program, trust only messages received from the number 8171, any messages or calls given to other numbers asking to share personal information are fraudulent. Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid said that now the Social…
Pakistan’s External Borrowing Rises to Rs650 Billion in Four Months
Islamabad (HRNW)– According to the Economic Affairs Division, the government borrowed Rs650 billion during the first four months of the current fiscal year (July to October), which is 35 percent more than the same period last year. On a monthly basis, Rs198 billion was borrowed in July, Rs192 billion in August, Rs124 billion in September…
Punjab Introduces AI-Equipped Vehicles for Transparent Driving License Tests
Lahore (HRNW)– Punjab Traffic Police has decided to conduct driving tests through AI-equipped vehicles to bring transparency in the driving license system. 32 modern vehicles will be equipped with sensors and cameras that will monitor the entire test process. The move is aimed at eliminating corruption in the system. Support independent journalism and help us…
Key Facilitator of Islamabad Courthouse Suicide Blast Arrested
ISLAMABAD (HRNW)– Another facilitator involved in the suicide blast outside the courthouse, Jamshed, has been arrested. According to sources, Jamshed was associated with the banned TTP and facilitated the transportation of the suicide jacket from Peshawar to Islamabad. This arrest comes after the arrest of four terrorists in a joint operation last week, which is…
Faisalabad Factory Boiler Explosion Kills 18, Leaves Several Injured
Faisalabad (HRNW)– A tragic boiler explosion at a factory in Faisalabad claimed the lives of 18 people, including women and children, while several others were critically injured. Rescue operations have been completed, with most of the victims’ bodies recovered from nearby homes affected by the blast. Rescue Officer Ihtisham Wahla reported that 10 homes adjacent…
Over 10 TTP Terrorists Killed in Joint Security Operation in Lakki Marwat’s Lashiri Khel and Pahar Khel
Lakki Marwat (HRNW)– In a major counter-terrorism success, more than ten militants affiliated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed during a large-scale joint search operation conducted by police, CTD, and security forces in Lashiri Khel and Pahar Khel areas of Lakki Marwat. According to security sources, authorities launched the operation following credible intelligence about…