ISLAMABAD : (HRNW) –
ECP Takes Notice of PTI’s Asad Qaiser Over By-Election Rigging Claims
Islamabad (HRNW)– The Election Commission of Pakistan has taken notice of PTI leader Asad Qaiser’s statement on rigging in the by-elections. The ECP has sought a transcript of this statement from PEMRA and will take legal action after examining the transcript. To contribute, visit: https://www.hrnww.com
Pakistan Becomes China’s Largest Debtor with $22.5 Billion in Loans — Transparency Report Sparks Economic Debate
Islamabad (HRNW) — Pakistan has emerged as China’s largest debtor, owing $22.5 billion, according to a newly released list of countries indebted to Beijing. China’s report outlines the countries that have received substantial loans under various financial and development agreements. Pakistan tops the list, marking it as the biggest borrower of Chinese funds worldwide. According…
Pakistan Criminalizes Domestic Verbal Abuse and Neglect Under New Domestic Violence Bill 2025
Islamabad (HRNW) — In Pakistan, verbally abusing one’s wife, children, or any household member has officially been declared a crime, as the National Assembly passed the Domestic Violence Bill 2025. Under the new law, keeping one’s wife in a household with others against her will is now a punishable offense. Likewise, making false accusations against…
Divergence Among Judges Over 27th Constitutional Amendment in Full Court Meeting
Islamabad (HRNW)– After the approval of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, neither of the two proposals—collective resignation nor support for the amendment—could be implemented in the full court meeting chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, highlighting a divided opinion among the judges. During the meeting, a few judges suggested issuing a statement acknowledging that…
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,…
Election Commission Fines Talal Chaudhry, Bilal Chaudhry for Code of Conduct Violation in NA-96
ISLAMABAD (HRNW)– The Election Commission of Pakistan has issued notices to Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and PML-N candidate Bilal Chaudhry for violating the code of conduct in the NA-96 Faisalabad by-election. The Minister of State has been ordered to appear before the commission on November 24. According to the report of the…
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…