Explanation

On 20 May 2025, the federal cabinet approved the promotion of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to Field Marshal.

For ensuring the security of the country and defeating the enemy based on the high strategy and courageous leadership of the Battle of Truth, Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos

Additional Information:

The rank of Field Marshal is the highest rank of armies built on the patron of the British Army.

It may be noted that after his promotion, Gen Asim Munir will become the country’s second field marshal only after Field Marshal Ayub Khan.

Explanation

Pakistan’s Saim Ayub has claimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I all-rounder rankings.

This update was issued by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on October 1, 2025.

Additional Information: 

Saim Ayubn, opening batter overtook India’s Hardik Pandya, who has dropped to second place. Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi retained third spot with 231 rating points.

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Explanation

Explanation

At least 10 people, including four security personnel, were martyred and over 30 others sustained injuries in a suicide car blast near the headquarters of the Frontier Corps, while five terrorists in Quetta on 30 September 2025.

Additional Info: 

No group has claimed responsibility of the attack. 

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Explanation

About Men's Asia Cricket Cup 2025

Edition: 17th

Venue: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Winner: India

Runner-up: Pakistan 

Participating teams: 8 teams

Note: The previous tournament of Men's Asia Cricket Cup 2023 was hosted jointly by Sri Lanka and Pakistan. 

India won 2023 tournament final

Additional Info:

Under an agreement made by the International Cricket Council (ICC), India and Pakistan will play a neutral venue until 2027.

Explanation

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement.

Signed on 17 September 2025.

This agreement is being considered the most significant upgrade in Pakistan-Saudi defence relations in decades.

Signed in Al-Yamamah palace Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As per the pact, any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both.

Singed by Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Additional Information:

This agreement comes in the wake of Israel’s strike on Qatari capital Doha on 9 September 2025.

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Explanation

In September 2025, The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) officially relaunched the Mera Ghar Mera Ashiyana scheme, offering home loans from 20 lakh to 35 lakh PKR for buying or building a dream house!

First-time homebuyers can now avail loans for houses up to 5 Marla (1360 sq ft) with repayment terms up to 20 years and subsidy for 10 years.

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Explanation

In September 2025, The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) officially relaunched the Mera Ghar Mera Ashiyana scheme, offering home loans from 20 lakh to 35 lakh PKR for buying or building a dream house!

First-time homebuyers can now avail loans for houses up to 5 Marla (1360 sq ft) with repayment terms up to 20 years and subsidy for 10 years.

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Explanation

About Men's Asia Cricket Cup 2025

Edition: 17th

Venue: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Final will be held between India and Pakistan on 28 September 2025

Participating teams: 8 teams

Note: The previous tournament of Men's Asia Cricket Cup 2023 was hosted jointly by Sri Lanka and Pakistan. 

India won 2023 tournament final

Additional Info:

Under an agreement made by the International Cricket Council (ICC), India and Pakistan will play a neutral venue until 2027.

Explanation

About UNGA session 2025

Edition: Eightieth

Held in September 2025

Venue: New York City, United States

Participants: United Nations Member State

 Pakistan representation: PM Shahbaz Sharif 

Additional Information:

UNGA stands for United Nations General Assembly

UNGA is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN).

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