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Islamabad, Pakistan – A new surveillance system has been implemented to strengthen oversight of money laundering and terrorist financing activities. Under the system, all non-financial businesses and professionals will be closely monitored to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terror financing (CTF) regulations. The authorities have also announced tighter monitoring of businesses dealing in…

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister has announced an increase in the compensation for the families of martyrs. The amount has been raised from PKR 5 million to PKR 10 million. Additionally, financial assistance for injured personnel has been increased from PKR 1 million to PKR 2.5 million. The KP government emphasized its…

Bajaur (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) – A police officer assigned to protect a polio vaccination team and a passerby were killed in a shooting incident in Salarzai Tehsil, Bajaur. According to the District Police Officer (DPO), a large security force has been deployed in the area, and raids are underway to apprehend the suspects. The funeral prayer…

Warsaw, Poland – Polish authorities have arrested a 19-year-old man on charges of attempting to establish contact with the Islamic State and planning an attack on a Christmas market. The security services confirmed that the suspect was under surveillance prior to the arrest and emphasized that the move was part of ongoing efforts to prevent…

Merriam-Webster, United States – The US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster has selected “slop” as its 2025 Word of the Year. The choice reflects widespread frustration — and a hint of fascination — with low-quality content generated by artificial intelligence that has been proliferating across the internet. According to Merriam-Webster, the selection captures the cultural conversation around…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) organized a special ceremony on Tuesday to honor retired faculty members, celebrating their contributions to education and the university’s legacy. The event was attended by Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali, Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood, PUASA President Dr Amjad…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Athletes from the National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) delivered a remarkable performance at the 35th National Games 2025, winning a total of 39 medals, including 10 gold, 13 silver, and 16 bronze, officials said on Tuesday. The National Games were held in Karachi from December 6 to 13, where…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Day two of the Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2025 centered on the theme “Manifesting Social Stewardship,” urging emerging leaders to translate personal development into ethical leadership and sustainable community impact. The day began with reflections on collective responsibility, followed by a keynote session titled “Leaders as Stewards” by Kamran Z….

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: At least 26 people were killed and 1,320 injured in 1,168 road traffic crashes (RTCs) reported across Punjab’s 37 districts during the past 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department (ESD). In a statement, ESD said that 568 seriously injured victims were shifted to hospitals, while 752 people with…

By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has directed all Station House Officers (SHOs) across the province to remain present at their respective police stations daily between 3:00pm and 5:00pm to personally hear and resolve citizens’ complaints. The directive was issued during a high-level meeting held at…