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• Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu is the Chairman of the SECP
• Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
• Current Role: appointed Jan 2026
• Previous Role: Chairman, Competition Commission of Pakistan (appointed Aug 2023).

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The 47th death anniversary of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was observed on 4 April 2026.

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was hanged to death on 4 April 1979 District JailRawalpindi

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto History 

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was the president of Pakistan from 20 December 1971 - 14 August 1973

the first term: fourth prime minister of Pakistan from 1971 to 1973

the second term: ninth prime minister of Pakistan from 1973 to 1977

Nickname: Quaid-e-Awam ("the People's Leader")

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was Born on January 5, 1928, in Larkana

Resting place: Bhutto family mausoleum

Children:

Benazir Bhutto

Sanam Bhutto

Murtaza Bhutto

Shahnawaz Bhutto

7th Speaker of the National Assembly from 14 April 1972 – 15 August 1972

8th and 12th Minister of Foreign Affairs from 15 June 1963  – 28 March 1977

Minister of Commerce from 28 October 1958 – 16 January 1960

Explanation

Karachi declared a "weather emergency" (or "rain emergency") on April 2, 2026, after heavy rains and severe urban flooding hit the city, causing fatal incidents and significant disruption.

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Explanation

On April 1, 2026, Pakistani security forces killed eight terrorists belonging to the Fitna al-Khwarij group (often identified with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan - TTP) in North Waziristan.

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In April 2026, Pakistan emerged as a primary mediator in the conflict between the United States and Iran. 

As the US-Israel war against Iran is going on, alongside Turkey and Egypt, acted as a key intermediary to de-escalate tensions and prevent a wider regional conflict.

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Explanation

Punjab Culture Day is celebrated on 14 March.

Balochi Culture Day is celebrated on March 2.

Sindhi Culture Day is celebrated on first Sunday of December.

Pashtun Culture Day is celebrated on September 23.

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On 30 March 2026, The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) slapped a Rs20 million fine on fast bowler Naseem Shah.

Naseem expressed a critical opinion about Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz, who was the chief guest during the opening match PSL 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium.

In his tweet, he wrote, “Why is she treated like the Queen at Lord’s?” about CM Punjab.

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Explanation

On 30 March 2026, The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) slapped a Rs20 million fine on fast bowler Naseem Shah.

Naseem expressed a critical opinion about Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz, who was the chief guest during the opening match PSL 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium.

In his tweet, he wrote, “Why is she treated like the Queen at Lord’s?” about CM Punjab.

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Explanation

Foreign Ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Türkiye joined Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar for a high-stakes summit.

The objective is to broker a ceasefire and facilitate direct US-Iran talks to prevent further regional escalation.

Meeting held on Islamabad, Pakistan.

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