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• The main function of the Airports Security Force is to ensure complete security at airports in Pakistan.
• It protects against unlawful interference, terrorism, and criminal activities.
• ASF ensures safe and secure airport operations for passengers and staff.

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• On 23 September 2025, US President Donald Trump met with eight leaders from Muslim and Arab countries, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, United States of America.
• The meeting focused on the Gaza and Middle East situation.

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• Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly were present.

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• COP (Conference of Parties) is the main decision-making meeting under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
• It brings together countries to discuss global climate action and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• The first COP was held in 1995 in Berlin, Germany.
• UNFCCC was formed in 1992 Earth Summit (Rio de Janeiro).

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• The IMF Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) provides short-term financial assistance to countries facing balance of payments problems.
• It is given with strict economic conditions and reforms.

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• IMF stands for International Monetary Fund.
• It was established in 1944 (Bretton Woods Agreement).
• Headquarters: Washington D.C., USA

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• PDNA stands for Post-Disaster Needs Assessment.
• It is a joint product of the European Union, the World Bank and the United Nations Development Group
• Goal: To create a "build back better" recovery strategy.
• Note: PDNA is often used in the context of major international disasters, such as the 2022 Pakistan Floods.

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• The Grey List refers to countries at risk of money laundering or terrorism financing.
• The monitoring body is the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
• Formally known as "Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring," 

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• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was created to ensure global financial stability.
• Its main purpose is to maintain stable exchange rates and support international economic cooperation.
• It also helps countries facing economic difficulties.

Additional information:

• IMF was established in 1944 (Bretton Woods Conference).
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Member countries: 190+ countries

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC)

• Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
• Country: United States of America
• Established: 1956
• Parent organization: World Bank Group
• Main role: Promoting private sector investment in developing countries

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• Internal airport security in Pakistan is mainly the responsibility of the Airports Security Force (ASF).
• ASF ensures safety inside airport terminals, runways, and restricted areas.
• It protects passengers, staff, and airport infrastructure from threats.

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• Total Members: 193
• Founded on: 24 October 1945
• Founding Countries: 51
• Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City, USA
• Main Purpose: Maintain world peace and security

• Working languages of Secretariat: English and French
• Main organs of UNO: 6
• Largest organ: General Assembly
• Pakistan joined UNO: 30 September 1947