Explanation

Gilgit-Baltistan celebrated its 79th independence day on 1 November 2026.

The region now connects Pakistan with China, Afghanistan and India.

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Explanation

The 88th death anniversary of Allama Iqbal was observed in 2026, as he died on April 21, 1938.

Know about Allama Iqbal

Born: November 9, 1877 (Sialkot)

Father: Sheikh Noor Muhammad

Mother: Imam Bibi

Received PhD: Germany

Title: Poet of the East

Famous books: Bang-e-Dara, Zarb-i-Kalim, Armughan-e-Hijaz

Famous Punjabi Books/Poem: Piyaara Jedi, Baba Bakri Wala

Died: 21 April 1938

Burial: Badshahi Mosque in Lahore

Explanation

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is set to commemorate on 18 October 2026 the 19th anniversary of the tragic Karsaz tragedy.

 The incident took place on October 18, 2007  in Karachi when twin blasts ripped through the homecoming procession of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, killing over 180 people.

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Explanation

The 75th death anniversary of Shaheed-e-Millat Khan Liaquat Ali Khan is observed on 16 October 2026.

Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated on 16 October 1951 during a public meeting in Rawalpindi.

He was the first prime minister of Pakistan. 

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Explanation

• On the 8th October , 2005 most of the parts of Pakistan were jolted by a strong Earthquake, measuring 7.5 in the Richter scale
• In AJK, 21st anniversary to pay tributes and commemoration to the martyrs and express solidarity with victims of the catastrophic earthquake 2005 was observed on 8 October 2026.