Explanation

On 6 June 2024, Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 8th time.

Pakistan garnered 182 votes in the 193-member General Assembly

Required votes: 124 votes

Pakistan, Denmark, Greece, Panama and Somalia will replace Japan, Ecuador, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland whose terms end on December 31, 2024.

Pakistan will replace Japan.

Pakistans earlier terms on the council were in 2012-13, 2003-04, 1993-94, 1983-84, 1976-77, 1968-69 and 1952-53.

Explanation

• Edition: 23rd
• Venue: Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad
• Starting date: 15 Oct 2024
• Ending date: 16 Oct 2024
• Chaired by: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Additional information:

• 2025: Russia — Moscow; 24th meeting.
• 2026: Tajikistan — Dushanbe; the SCO’s official report calls it the 24th meeting, although the 2025 meeting was also called the 24th.
• 2027: Uzbekistan — announced as the next host at the 2026 meeting

Last verified on 23-10-2026

Explanation

• Date: 27 October
• Observed as: Kashmir Black Day
• First oberved Year: 1947
• Purpose: To mark the arrival of Indian troops in Srinagar.

Explanation

• Pakistan Air Force Day (PAF) is celebrated on 7 September every year.
• Due to honor the achievements and sacrifices of the PAF in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
• It is observed one day after Defence Day.

Additional information:

• 6 September: Defence Day (commemorates Pakistan Army’s role in 1965 war)
• 8 September: Navy Day (commemorates Pakistan Navy services)

Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

• 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