Explanation

The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the US and Iran on June 17, 2026, established a 60-day timeframe.

It was primarily brokered by Pakistan, with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt also facilitating negotiations.

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Explanation

Global Terrorism Index 2026

Published by Australian think tank Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)

Edition: 13th

Top terrorism hit country is Pakistan, as per this index.

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Explanation

Syed Mohsin Naqvi became interim interior minister of Pakistan in March 2024.

Mohsin Naqvi replaced Dr. Gohar Ejaz. 

Mohsin Naqvi has previously served as Chief Minister of the Punjab. 

Last verified on 23-02-2026

Explanation

• Name: Dr. Maleeha Lodhi
• Position: Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations
• Office: 6 February 2015 – 30 September/30 October 2019
• Appointed by: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif
• Preceded by: Masood Khan
• Succeeded by: Munir Akram

Verified & Updated

Explanation

• Project: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
• Anniversary: 10th (2013–2023)
• Coin Value: Rs. 100
• Released by: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
• Release Date: 11 August 2023

Last verified on 18-07-2026

Explanation

• Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu 
• 23rd Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force.
• He assumed office on 19 March 2021.
• He replaced Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan.
• He joined PAF in 1986 as a fighter pilot (GD Pilot branch).
• He belongs to Sidhar, Gujrat (Punjab).

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Champion: Peshawar Zalmi
• Runner-up: Quetta Gladiators
• Edition: 2nd PSL
• Dates: 9 February – 5 March 2017
• Administrator: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
• Format: Twenty20 (T20)
• Venues: UAE & Pakistan
• Final Venue: Lahore
• Final Result: Peshawar Zalmi won by 58 runs
• Teams: 5
• Matches: 24
• Player of the Tournament: Kamran Akmal (353 runs)
• Most Runs: Kamran Akmal – 353
• Most Wickets: Sohail Khan (Karachi Kings) – 16 wickets
• Player of the Final: Darren Sammy (Peshawar Zalmi)

Additional information:

• 2016: Islamabad United
• 2018: Islamabad United
• 2019: Quetta Gladiators
• 2020: Karachi Kings
• 2021: Multan Sultans

Last verified on 15-07-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan brokered the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran.
• The MoU was signed on 17 June 2026 in Islamabad.
• It established a 60-day timeframe to advance diplomatic understandings.

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Explanation

The National Conference on Prison Reforms took place on July 2, 2026, in Islamabad.

Hosted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, president over by CJP Afridi.

Chief Ministers of all four provinces ‘Islamabad Declaration on Prison Reforms’.

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Explanation

The National Conference on Prison Reforms took place on July 2, 2026, in Islamabad.

Hosted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, president over by CJP Afridi.

Chief Ministers of all four provinces ‘Islamabad Declaration on Prison Reforms’.

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