Explanation

• CCD: Crime Control Department.
• Province: Punjab.
• Approved by: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
• Technology: Artificial intelligence and modern forensic systems.
• Purpose: Improve crime investigation and control.

Last verified on 11-08-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan’s delegation leader: Bilal Azhar Kayani.
• Conference: 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14).
• Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon.
• Organization: World Trade Organization (WTO).

Last verified on 11-08-2026

Explanation

• Gap: 14 years.
• Inaugural flight: 29 January 2026.
• Route: Dhaka–Karachi.
• Airline: Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
• Previous service: Direct flights had last operated in 2012.

Last verified on 11-08-2026

Explanation

• Major Raja Aziz Bhatti was awarded the Nishan-e-Haider for his bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War.
• He was martyred on 12 September 1965.
• Battle: Burki sector, Lahore.
• He was the first PMA Long Course officer to receive both the Sword of Honour and Norman Medal.

Additional information:

• The Nishan-e-Haider literally means “Emblem of the Lion.”
• First recipient: Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed — 1948.
• Second: Naik Saif Ali Janjua Shaheed — 1948.
• Third: Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed — 1958.
• Latest recipient: Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed — 1999.

Last verified on 11-08-2026

Explanation

• Auction date: 10 March 2026
• Spectrum sold: 480 MHz
• Jazz: Acquired 190 MHz.
• Ufone: Acquired 180 MHz.
• Zong: Acquired 110 MHz.

Additional information:

• Initial auction proceeds: US$507 million
• Final proceeds after position assignment: US$510 million (Rs142.6 billion) on 12 March 2026.
• PTA: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority conducted the auction.
• Frequency bands sold: 700 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2600 MHz and 3500 MHz.

Last verified on 10-08-2026