Explanation

Saudi Future Investment Initiative Summit, often referred to as ‘Davos in the Desert’. Future Investment Initiative held in Riyadh from 25-27 October 2022.

Explanation

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb represented Pakistan at the 12th Session of the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers held in Istanbul, Turkiye.

The theme of the conference was ‘Combating Disinformation and Islamophobia in the Post Truth Era’.

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THE 14TH ISLAMIC SUMMIT CONFERENCE Makkah, Saudi Arabia (31 May 2019)

The 13th Islamic Summit Conference (Unity and Solidarity For Justice and Peace)  Istanbul, Republic of Turkey (14-15 April 2016)

12th Islamic Summit Conference (The Muslim World: New Challenges & Expanding Opportunities) Cairo, Egypt (6-7 February 2013)

11th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference (Session of The Muslim Ummah in The 21St Century) Dakar, Senegal (13-14 March 2008)

10th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Putrajaya, Malaysia (16-17 October 2003)

9th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Doha, State of Qatar (12-13 November 2000)

8th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran (9-11 December 1997)

7th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco (13-15 December 1994)

6th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Dakar, Republic of Senegal (9 - 11 December 1991)

5th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Kuwait, State of Kuwait (26-29 January 1987)

4th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco (16-19 January 1984)

3rd Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia (25-28 January 1981)

2nd Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Lahore,  Islamic Republic of Pakistan (22 - 24 February 1974)

1st Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco (September 1969)

ND04-08-2023 

Explanation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is all set to embark on his maiden visit to China on November 1, 2022 to give fresh impetus to the bilateral ties with China.

Explanation

In Pakistan, Hyderabad is likely to be the hottest city by 2100 with the highest average temperature reaching 29.9°C to 32°C followed by Jacobabad, Bahawalnagar, and Bahawalpur cities, warn two UN reports released on October 26, 2022.

Explanation

Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum joined Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) DG Major General Babar Iftikhar to speak about journalist Arshad Sharif's killing on 27 October 2022.

This is the first time in Pakistan's history that the head of the country's spy agency has directly addressed the media.

Explanation

•  Pari Gul Tareen became the first female Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Balochistan.
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  Pari Gul is the first woman in the history of Balochistan to be appointed assistant superintendent of police (ASP) in Quetta.
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• The officer hails from the Pishin district and joined the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) after passing the Central Superior Services (CSS) exam across the province in 2017
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• Pari Gul is a recipient of a Master’s degree in English Literature from the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), back in 2015.

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Explanation

• Pakistan and GCC negotiation FTA:  the third round of negotiation 2 June
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• Pakistan-Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement. (Pakistan-GCC FTA). The third round of negotiations on 2 Jun 2022. 
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• 6 countries are members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
  
• The gulf cooperation council was originally formed by 6 countries like Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates on 25 May 1981
• Saudi Arabia Hosted the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit 10 times out of 41st sessions till January 5, 2021
  
• GCC Headquarters in  Saudi Arabia
  
  

Explanation

• Bill Gates was conferred upon Hilal-e-Pakistan on February 17, 2022
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• President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi conferred the Hilal-e-Pakistan award to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for his efforts
• Bill Gates has been conferred with Hilal-e-Pakistan, which is the 2nd highest civilian award in Pakistan.
• Bill Gates visited Pakistan for the first time on February 17, 2022
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• William Henry Gates III is an American business magnate, software developer, investor, author, and philanthropist.
• He is a co-founder of Microsoft, along with his late childhood friend Paul Allen. 
• Born: October 28, 1955
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Explanation

The government contracted $15.32 billion worth of new foreign loans from multilateral institutions and commercial banks during the previous fiscal year (2020-21). As per, Annual Report on Foreign Economic Assistance 2020-21.

Explanation

• the  PSL Peshawer Zalmi caption is Wahab Riaz
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• The team is owned by Javed Afridi.
• Peshawar Zalmi was established in 2015 following the announcement of the inaugural Pakistan Super League (PSL) by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
• Wahab Riaz is the current captain 
• Daren Sammy is the current head coach of the team.