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• FATF removed Pakistan from its grey list on 21 October 2022 after it completed 34 action items.
• These action items were linked to two action plans addressing money laundering and terrorist financing.

Additional information:

• FATF is an international watchdog that promotes measures to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

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As of February 3, 2026, Rao Abdul Kareem has been appointed as the new Inspector General (IG) of Punjab Police, succeeding Dr. Usman Anwar.

Last updated on 21-2-2026

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Asian Games 2026

Edition: 20th   

Venue: Japan

19 Sep to 4 Oct 2026

Pakistan won 2 silver and 8 bronze medals. 

About Asian Games

Held: every four years

Abbreviation: Asiad

Motto: Ever Onward

First event: 1951 (India)

 Hockey introduced: 1958

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Explanation

Asim Iftikhar Ahmad is the current permanent representative of Pakistan to United Nations.

He was appointed in April 2025.

He has replaced Munir Akram (Munir completed his term on 31 March 2025)

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Updated & verified on 09 Nov 2025

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The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is set to commemorate on 18 October 2026 the 19th anniversary of the tragic Karsaz tragedy.

 The incident took place on October 18, 2007  in Karachi when twin blasts ripped through the homecoming procession of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, killing over 180 people.

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The 75th death anniversary of Shaheed-e-Millat Khan Liaquat Ali Khan is observed on 16 October 2026.

Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated on 16 October 1951 during a public meeting in Rawalpindi.

He was the first prime minister of Pakistan. 

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Explanation

According to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in Islamabad is ranked as the No. 1 university in Pakistan.

QAU is placed within the 401–500 band globally

List of Top Universities of Pakistan in 2026

1.  Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad
2. .National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad
3. Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS),
4. University of the Punjab (PU),
5. COMSATS University Islamabad
6. Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS)
7. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) .
8. UET Lahore
9. Aga Khan University (AKU), Karac
10. Government College University (GCU), Lahore

Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026

Explanation

• Pakistan’s Fatah-II guided rocket system has a reported range of approximately 400 kilometres.
• Test date: 27 December 2023.

Additional information:

• Fatah-I: 140–150 km
• Fatah-IV: 750 km (cruise missile)

Last verified on 14-10-2026

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President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a state visit to Pakistan on February 5–6, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

He was awarded Pakistan’s highest civilian honor, Nishan-e-Pakistan, on February 6, 2026.

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