Explanation

• Pakistan’s National Action Plan (NAP) was approved on 25 December 2014.
• It was developed after the Army Public School (APS) attack in Peshawar on 16 December 2014.
• The plan aimed to strengthen Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism and extremism.
• It contained 20 points covering counter-terrorism and security measures.
• Victims: 140 people, including 132 schoolchildren.

Last verified on 26-08-2026

Explanation

In July 2026, an intelligence-based operation “Operation Al-Azm” against Fitna-al-Hindustan was launched in Balochistan.

Many terrorists killed & multiple terrorist hideouts were destroyed during this operation.

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Explanation

• Operation Zarb-e-Azb (15 June 2014 – 22 February 2017) was launched in North Waziristan, former FATA, Pakistan.
• Operation was led by Army Chief General Raheel Sharif to eliminate terrorist groups.
• ‘Azb’ refers to one of the seven swords of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) used in Ghazwaz of Uhud and Badr.

• Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad followed on 22 Feb 2017, led by General Qamar Javid Bajwa.

Explanation

• Al-Khalid is Pakistan's main battle tank (MBT) being produced in Pakistan.
• Manufacturer: Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT), Pakistan
• Designer: Norinco (China) & Pakistan
• Design period: 1993–1999
• Variants: Al-Khalid, Al-Khalid I, Al-Khalid II (under development)

Last verified on 18-07-2026

Explanation

In June 2026, Pakistan launched ground operations and airstrikes inside Afghanistan.

The strikes targeted militant hideouts belonging to factions such as Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and the Pakistan Taliban (TTP) in the Afghan provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar.

Pakistan stated the operation was in response to deadly cross-border attacks inside Pakistan, including an assault on a paramilitary base in Karachi.

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