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• World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed annually on November 5
• Established: 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly
• Aim: Raise awareness about tsunami risks and disaster preparedness.
• Theme 2025: World Tsunami Awareness Day

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• General Sahir Shamshad Mirza is identified as the last CJCSC of Pakistan
• Role: He was the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee.
• Tenure: 27 November 2022 – 27 November 2025

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• Asim Iftikhar Ahmad is the Current/new Foreign Secretary of Pakistan as of 18 September 2026.
• He was appointed as the next Foreign Secretary on 9 September 2026.
• 34th Foreign Secretary of Pakistan
• Predecessor: Amna Baloch, 33rd Foreign Secretary
• Amna Baloch retired: 17 September 2026
• Asim Iftikhar Ahmad: Previously Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN.

Last verified on 18-09-2026

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• About United Nations Climate Change Conference 2025

  Edition: 30th 

  Starting date: 10 Nov 2025

  Closing date: 21 Nov 2025

  Venue: Brazil

  Pakistan participation: Maryam Nawaz (CM Punjab) 

  
  

  Additional Information: 

  COP29 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan in 2024.

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• Capt. (Retd.) Asadullah Khan is the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Highway Authority (NHA).
• He was appointed as CEO of NHA in November 2025 by the Federal Government.
• He succeeded Sherheryar Sultan, who was removed from the post in 2025.
• NHA is responsible for the planning, development, operation, repair, and maintenance of Pakistan's national highways and motorways.
• NHA works under the Ministry of Communications, Government of Pakistan.

Last verified on 26-07-2026