Explanation

• The 2025 India-Pakistan conflict began after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir on 22 April 2025.
• Militants attacked tourists in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, killing 26 civilians.
• India blamed Pakistan-linked militant groups for the attack, which sharply escalated tensions.
• This led to India launching military strikes on Pakistan on 7 May 2025.

Last verified on 09-02-2026

Explanation

• In January 2026, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia held talks to convert about $2 billion of Saudi loans into a deal for JF-17 fighter jets.
• This proposal is part of deeper military cooperation following a mutual defence pact signed in 2025.

Last verified on 09-02-2026

Explanation

• In 2026, Pakistan experienced unusually cold winter due to the La Niña climate pattern.
• It cools global temperatures by shifting ocean currents in the Pacific.
• La Niña often brings heavy rainfall and snow in some regions while causing colder winters in South Asia.

Last verified on 08-02-2026

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As of February 4, 2026, the current Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Gilgit-Baltistan is Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan.

He is a senior BS-20 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP).

He replaced Afzal Mehmood Butt.

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Explanation

The Minister for Home and Tribal Affairs (Interior Minister) of Balochistan is Mir Ziaullah Langove.

He is from the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) and took the oath for the position in March 2026

Explanation

Federal Constitutional Court established: 2025

First and Current Chief Justice: Aminuddin Khan

Appointment approved by: President Asif Ali Zardari

Oath ceremony: 14 Nov 2025

Court jurisdiction: constitutional and public law

Last verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

• Operation Bunyan Um Marsoos was launched by Pakistan on 10 May 2025, after Fajr prayer.
• It targeted seven key Indian military sites, including Pathankot, Udhampur, Gujarat air bases, Rajasthan air base, and BrahMos storage site.
• The operation was retaliation for Indian missile strikes inside Pakistan.
• The name Bunyan Um Marsoos comes from Surah Al-Saff (61:4), meaning “a structure firmly joined together.”
• Verse reference: “Allah indeed loves those who fight in His Way as though they are a solid wall cemented with molten lead.”

Last verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

On 6 February 2026, a suicide bombing happened at a mosque in the Tarlai area of Islamabad while people were offering Friday prayers.

A man carrying explosives entered the mosque and blew himself up.

At least 31 people were killed, and more than 169 people were injured.

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Explanation

On 6 February 2026, Dr Niaz Akhtar appointed chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

He was appointed for a two-year term.

He replaced Dr Mukhtar Ahmed. 

His appointment was approved by the prime minister.

He was previously serving as vice chancellor of Quaid-e-Azam University.

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Updated & verified on 06 Feb 2026

Explanation

Sirajuddin Aziz is the current Banking Mohtasib (Ombudsman) of Pakistan,

Assumed office on July 18, 2023,

For a four-year term.

Appointment: Appointed by the President of Pakistan in consultation with the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan.