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.

Last verified on 05-08-2026

Explanation

• Project: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
• Anniversary: 10th (2013–2023)
• Coin Value: Rs. 100
• Released by: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
• Release Date: 11 August 2023

Last verified on 18-07-2026

Explanation

• Dam Name: Kalidas Dam
• Location: Nagarparkar, Tharparkar, Sindh
• Inauguration Date: 29 October 2020
• Cost: Rs. 333 million
• Purpose: Water storage and supply

Additional information:

• Dams completed by Sindh Government at that time: 23
• Additional dams under construction: 11
• Expected completion of those dams: by July 2022

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

The nationwide "Go Cashless" campaign in Pakistan is being led by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in close alignment with the Prime Minister's Office.

It was launched in 2026.

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Explanation

The Pak Army Rocket Force Command conducted the successful test fire of the indigenously developed Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile on 14 May 2026.

In September 2025, the Pakistan Army had also successfully conducted the training launch of the cruise missile Fatah-IV at a range of 750 kilometres.

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