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  • Shaban moon not sighted in Pakistan

    Shaban moon not sighted in Pakistan

    The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced that the Shaban moon was not sighted in Pakistan on Monday.

    As a result, the first day of Shaban 1447 AH will be observed on Wednesday, January 21. Shab-e-Barat, the…

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  • ECP seeks amendment to law for timely conduct of LG polls – Dawn

    1. ECP seeks amendment to law for timely conduct of LG polls  Dawn
    2. ECP seeks amendement in Elections Act to ensure timely conduct of local govt polls  Dawn
    3. ECP urges amendments to Section-219 of the Elections Act, 2017  The Nation (Pakistan )
    4. Elusive…

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  • PAF contingent in Saudi Arabia for combat exercise – Dawn

    1. PAF contingent in Saudi Arabia for combat exercise  Dawn
    2. PAF contingent arrives in Saudi Arabia for combat exercise ‘Spears of Victory 2026’: ISPR  Dawn
    3. Pakistan deploys F-16 Block-52 jets to Saudi Arabia for multinational air combat exercise  

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  • Confer Keeps Coded Data Secret With User Key

    Confer Keeps Coded Data Secret With User Key

    How do you know your personal data is private online?

    Most tech-savvy people, encountering this question, would probably just scoff and tell you that you don’t have a reasonable expectation of…

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  • Squire Patton Boggs Recognized in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 | News

    In the newly released 2026 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Squire Patton Boggs has been recommended for its expertise across practices and locations.

    In the 2026 guide, Squire Patton Boggs was noted for its expertise in banking and finance, with the team in Singapore praised for being “subject experts” demonstrating “excellent technical ability and deliver sensible solutions for their clients.” And the firm’s Labour and Employment team was commended for its “Promptness in providing support and knowledge.”

    In Australia, clients of the firm’s energy team commented: “two qualities that stand out are collaboration and people. We had a diverse group of stakeholders from multiple backgrounds and countries. The team at Squire Patton Boggs was able to work seamlessly between the different constituents, drawing upon partners and associates with specific expertise to address our needs.”

    In Tokyo, clients said: “What truly sets Squire apart is their ability to provide effective, goal-oriented legal solutions. They consistently demonstrate a keen awareness of our commercial objectives, enabling them to deliver practical and actionable advice. Another notable strength is the composition of their team: they have highly capable lawyers with strong expertise in their respective fields, which allows them to handle complex and specialised matters with confidence and efficiency.”

    Recommended Practices

    Australia

    Corporate and M&A
    Dispute resolution – arbitration
    Energy (transactions and regulatory)
    Infrastructure projects and construction
    IT and telecoms
    Labour and employment
    Natural resources (transactions and regulatory)
    Real estate

    Japan

    Banking and finance: International firms and joint ventures
    Corporate and M&A: International firms and joint ventures
    Dispute resolution: International firms and joint ventures

    Singapore

    Banking and finance: foreign firms
    Energy: foreign firms: Firm to Watch
    International arbitration
    Labour and Employment: foreign firms
    Projects: foreign firms
    Shipping: foreign firms

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  • The overlooked survival strategy that made us human

    The overlooked survival strategy that made us human

    Researchers from IPHES-CERCA have contributed to a new study led by the National Research Center on Human Evolution (CENIEH) that challenges long-standing ideas about how early humans survived. Published in the journal Journal of Human Evolution,…

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  • Iran warns protesters who joined ‘riots’ to surrender

    Iran warns protesters who joined ‘riots’ to surrender

    PARIS (France) (AFP) – Iran’s top police officer issued an ultimatum on Monday to protesters who joined what authorities have deemed “riots”, saying they must hand themselves in within three days or face the full…

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  • Syrian army deploys in former Kurdish-held areas under ceasefire deal

    Syrian army deploys in former Kurdish-held areas under ceasefire deal

    DEIR EZZOR (Syria) (AFP) – Syria’s army deployed in formerly Kurdish-led areas in the country’s east and north on Monday after a ceasefire announced a day earlier, as Syria’s president and the Kurds’ leader were…

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  • Shark mauls surfer in Sydney, third attack in two days – Dawn

    1. Shark mauls surfer in Sydney, third attack in two days  Dawn
    2. Surfer injured in fourth shark attack in Australian state in 48 hours  BBC
    3. Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year  CNN
    4. ‘I kept telling him to…

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  • 40 killed after two high-speed trains collide in Spain – Dawn

    1. 40 killed after two high-speed trains collide in Spain  Dawn
    2. Spain train crash: PM vows to find answers after at least 39 killed in Adamuz  BBC
    3. High-speed train collision in Spain kills 39, injures dozens  Dawn
    4. At least 40 dead in Spain after two…

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