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 and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement.
• Signed on 17 September 2025.
• This agreement is being considered the most significant upgrade in Pakistan-Saudi defence relations in decades.
• Signed in Al-Yamamah palace Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Singed by Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Additional Information:

• This agreement comes in the wake of Israel’s strike on Qatari capital Doha on 9 September 2025.

 Last verified on 10-02-2026

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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