Explanation

The Sindh government announced the implementation of a modern "watermarking system" on exam papers to curb cheating, prevent paper leaks, and trace culprits in 2026.

The watermarking system allows officials to immediately identify the source of leaked papers.

Additional Information:  

The system will be applied to matriculation (9th/10th) and intermediate (11th/12th) examinations scheduled to start in April 2026 across various boards in Sindh.

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Explanation

• The Abdali Short Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) was developed by Pakistan.
• Also known as Hatf-II
• Developed by Pakistan’s Space Research Commission (SUPARCO).
•  It entered service in 2005 as a tactical weapon
• Type: Short-range, solid-propellant, surface-to-surface ballistic missile
• Role: Tactical, road-mobile (transporter-erector-launcher)
• Range: Approximately 450km

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Last updated on 09-03-2026

Explanation

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed “Taimoor” weapon system.

Conducted on 3 January 2026.

Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile is capable of engaging enemy land and sea targets with high precision at a range of 600 kilometers (372.8 miles).

Additional Information:

The Taimoor was developed by the Air Weapons Complex of Pakistan.

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Explanation

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed “Taimoor” weapon system.

Conducted on 3 January 2026.

Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile is capable of engaging enemy land and sea targets with high precision at a range of 600 kilometers (372.8 miles).

Additional Information:

The Taimoor was developed by the Air Weapons Complex of Pakistan.

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Explanation

In January 2026, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar program to empower landless farmers and rural youth.

Additional Information:

This scheme aims at boosting agricultural self-employment, rural development, and sustainable livelihoods by giving land access and support for farming

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Explanation

The "Apni Chhat Apna Ghar"  program, launched by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is a major initiative providing interest-free, easy-installment loans of up to Rs1.5 million to low-income families for building their own houses.

Additional Information:

The program, launched in the early 2026, aims to construct 160,000 homes by June 2026, featuring a 9-year repayment plan with a 3-month grace period.

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Explanation

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed “Taimoor” weapon system.

Conducted on 3 January 2026.

Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile is capable of engaging enemy land and sea targets with high precision at a range of 600 kilometers (372.8 miles).

Additional Information:

The Taimoor was developed by the Air Weapons Complex of Pakistan.

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Explanation

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed “Taimoor” weapon system.

Conducted on 3 January 2026.

Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile is capable of engaging enemy land and sea targets with high precision at a range of 600 kilometers (372.8 miles).

Additional Information:

The Taimoor was developed by the Air Weapons Complex of Pakistan.

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Explanation

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed “Taimoor” weapon system.

Conducted on 3 January 2026.

Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile is capable of engaging enemy land and sea targets with high precision at a range of 600 kilometers (372.8 miles).

Additional Information:

The Taimoor was developed by the Air Weapons Complex of Pakistan.

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Explanation

Nawa-e-Waqt was launched as a weekly newspaper and was later converted into a daily

Nawaiwaqt was launched on March 23, 1940, under the leadership of Hameed Nizami

 Nawaiwaqt passionately supported the All-India Muslim League.

Nawaiwaqt is an Urdu daily newspaper in Pakistan which is currently owned by Majid Nizami Trust.

The headquarter of Nawaiwaqt is in Lahour.