New Zealand plans to ban young people from ever buying cigarettes in their lifetime in one of the world's toughest crackdowns on the tobacco industry, arguing that other efforts to extinguish smoking were taking too long

Ehsaas Rashan Riayat programme aimed to reduce the impact of inflation for the marginalized segments of society. Under the programme, a subsidy of Rs. 1,000 a month will be granted to each of the eligible families on the purchase of flour, pulses, ghee/cooking oil.

Galaxy Racers is holding the country's biggest-ever esports event in Islamabad. The event will feature a variety of console and PC titles, live music concerts, and meet and greet panels with famous content creators.

The Israel Defense Forces denied a request for comment from Kan, however the outlet said the drills would likely be held sometime in the first half of 2022.

Prince Mohammed has sought to position himself as a champion of modernisation and reform, even as his international reputation took a hit from Khashoggi's murder.

Pakistan won the first Test in Chittagong by eight wickets. They finished the tour unbeaten, having won the preceding three-match Twent20 series 3-0.

Saudi and Omani companies signed 13 memoranda of understanding worth $30 billion. The MoUs between the two countries, which seek to diversify their economies away from oil, range from cooperation in the energy and tourism sectors to finance and technology.

Radio Begum is broadcasting the voices of women that have been muted across Afghanistan. Station staff fill the airwaves with programming for women, by women including educational shows, and call-in counseling. For now, they operate with the permission of the Taliban.

Under the Integrated Social Protection Development Program, ADB would provide a regular loan of $600 million and a $3 million grant from the Asian Development Fund, and would administer a $24 million grant from the Education Above All Foundation.

The director-general of immigration and passports had been directed to ensure the launch of e-passport in the next 100 days. The directorate was providing online passport facilities to over 190 countries. The facility for citizenship cancellation and other services was also available online.

The EU and Pakistan have reiterated their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperating over critical issues in the 6th round of the EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue.

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