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Punjab Government Enforces No Work, No Pay Rule Against Absent Employees

The Punjab government has launched a crackdown on state employees found to be irregularly absent from their workplaces. Authorities received reports that several staff members were marking attendance at their offices and then leaving without completing their duties. The government has invoked a strict 'no work, no pay' policy to address this widespread misconduct. The move is aimed at improving accountability and ensuring that public servants fulfill their official responsibilities during working hours.

Rubio Accuses Iran of Directing Houthi Attacks on Saudi Oil Sites

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday attributed responsibility for Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi Arabian oil sites to Iran. Rubio stated that Tehran's influence was behind the Yemen-based militant group's offensive actions. The remarks highlight ongoing US concerns about Iran's role in supporting proxy forces across the Middle East. The Houthis, based in Yemen, have repeatedly targeted Saudi infrastructure in a conflict closely watched by regional and global powers.

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong's salary raised to $2.7M, highest for any PM globally

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will receive a significant pay increase, with his benchmark annual salary rising from SG$2.2 million to SG$3.6 million. The hike amounts to an increase of approximately $1 million in US dollar terms, bringing his new salary to around $2.7 million USD. Wong himself announced the revision, making his compensation the highest of any prime minister in the world. Singapore has long maintained a policy of paying its top government officials salaries benchmarked against private-sector executives to attract top talent and reduce corruption.