Explanation

The current Federal Minister of Information & Broadcasting in Pakistan is Attaullah Tarar

 Sworn in on 12 March 2024

 He replaced Murtaza Solangi

 Updated on 07 January 2026

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Explanation

In January 2026, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar program to empower landless farmers and rural youth.

Additional Information:

This scheme aims at boosting agricultural self-employment, rural development, and sustainable livelihoods by giving land access and support for farming

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Explanation

The "Apni Chhat Apna Ghar"  program, launched by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is a major initiative providing interest-free, easy-installment loans of up to Rs1.5 million to low-income families for building their own houses.

Additional Information:

The program, launched in the early 2026, aims to construct 160,000 homes by June 2026, featuring a 9-year repayment plan with a 3-month grace period.

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Explanation

Ziaul Hussain Lanjar is the current Interior Minister of Sindh

Appointed in March 2024.

Party affiliation: PPP

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Last updated on 28-01-2026

Explanation

On 28 January 2026, Pakistan Navy officially assumed command of the Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, a multinational maritime coalition focused on counter-terrorism and maritime security in the Indian Ocean.

Additional Information:

CTF 150 was established in February 2002 and is one of five operational task forces under Combined Maritime Forces.

CTF 150 conducts maritime security operations outside the Arabian Gulf against threats from non-state actors.

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Explanation

On 28 January 2026, Pakistan Navy officially assumed command of the Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, a multinational maritime coalition focused on counter-terrorism and maritime security in the Indian Ocean.

Additional Information:

CTF 150 was established in February 2002 and is one of five operational task forces under Combined Maritime Forces.

CTF 150 conducts maritime security operations outside the Arabian Gulf against threats from non-state actors.

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Explanation

Pakistan qualified for the finals of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup

After defeating France in the first semi-final match in Kuala Lumpur.

Most caps: Waseem Ahmad (410)

Top scorer: Sohail Abbas (348)

Current 14 Steady (19 December 2025)

Highest 4 (2000)

Lowest 20 (Jul 2022)

Explanation

In 2025, the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team defeated India by 191 runs.

Sameer Minhas played a brilliant innings,

Record-breaking 172, Pakistan posted a daunting 347 for eight before dismissing India for 156 in just 26.2 overs. 

Explanation

About SCO Heads of Government Meeting 2024

Edition: 23rd 

Venue: Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad

Starting date: 15 Oct 2024

Ending date: 16 Oct 2024

Chairmanship: Pakistan  

Non-Participation: Afghanistan 

Indian Paticipataion: S. Jaishankar

Additional Information

SCO, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, is an organization 

Having 10 member states with its headquarters in Beijing, China

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Explanation

Pakistan launched its first, entirely domestically designed satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in China

Satellite Name: PRSC-EO1 (or EO-1)

Date: January 17, 2025

Developer: Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)

Purpose: To monitor natural resources, support food security, and assist in urban planning 

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