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• According to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data, Saudi Arabia was the largest source of workers’ remittances to Pakistan.

Additional information:

1. Saudi Arabia: US$9.35 billion
2. UAE: US$7.83 billion
3. United Kingdom: US$5.90 billion
4. United States: US$3.72 billion

Last verified on 05-10-2026

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• Pakistan’s Ranking: 168
• Total Countries: 193

Additional information:

• Topper: Iceland
• Bottom: South Sudan
• Indian Ranking: 130th
• Theme 2025: A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI
• Human Development Index was developed by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq in 1990.

Last verified on 05-10-2026

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In October 2026, Pakistan launched National Mental Health Policy for 2026-35.

Launched on the occasion of Pakistan’s Global Mental Health Summit

With the purpose to reach over 32.4 million people in need of mental health care

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Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan on October 1, 2026, targeting locations in Helmand and Kunar provinces.

Groups like the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) use Afghan territory to launch attacks inside Pakistan.

Operation Name: Operation Ghazab lil-Haq

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Explanation

Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan on October 1, 2026, targeting locations in Helmand and Kunar provinces.

Groups like the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) use Afghan territory to launch attacks inside Pakistan.

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Explanation

Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan on October 1, 2026, targeting locations in Helmand and Kunar provinces.

Groups like the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) use Afghan territory to launch attacks inside Pakistan.

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• Pakistan defeated Japan 4–3 on 6 March 2026 in the semifinal of the World Cup Qualifier in Ismailia, Egypt.
• This victory ended an eight-year wait for the national team.
• Pakistan came back from 1–3 down and scored three goals in the final eight minutes to secure qualification.

Additional information:

• Pakistan finished runner-up in the Ismailia qualifier after losing the final to England 4–1.

Last verified on 04-10-2026

Explanation

Top three polluted city in the World:

1. Lahore, Pakistan

2. Delhi, India 

3. Mexico City, Mexico

Source Click here

Last verified on 06-03-2026

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• Primary Host: Pakistan (PCB)
• Neutral Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Edition: 9th
• Participating teams: 8
• Total matches: 15
• Tournament dates: 19 Feb 2025 – 09 March 2025.
• Winner: India

 Last updated NA 12-04-2026

Explanation

• Muhammad Aurangzeb is the the current Minister for Finance and Revenue.
• He is a Pakistani banker.
• Appointed since 11 March 2024.

Last verified on 05-08-2026