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• The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres from Portugal.
• He began his first term on January 1, 2017.
• He is currently serving his second term.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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• Host Country: Azerbaijan
• Host City: Baku
• Venue: Baku Olympic Stadium
• Dates: 11–22 November 2024
• President: Mukhtar Babayev

Additional information:

• COP27 – Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt (2022)
• COP28 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2023)
• COP30 – Belém, Brazil (2025)
• COP31 – Australia (planned, 2026)

Last verified on 09-07-2026

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• The Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan is Amjad Hussain Azar since July 6, 2026.
• He belongs to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). 
• He succeeded caretaker Chief Minister Yar Muhammad.

Explanation

The current Federal Minister of Petroleum Division is Ali Pervaiz Malik.

Sworn in on 07 March 2025

He replaced Musadik Masood Malik

Updated on 28 June  2026

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• In 2024, Ethiopia and Egypt, both located in Africa, were members of BRICS.
• Nigeria and Uganda became partner countries of the grouping in 2025.

Additional information:

• BRICS founded: June 2009

BRICS member countries:

1. Brazil
2. Russia
3. India
4. China
5. South Africa
6. Egypt
7. Ethiopia
8. Iran
9. Saudi Arabia
10. The United Arab Emirates 

BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China

BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009)

Last verified on 15-06-2026

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• Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan killed more than 80 terrorists on 22 February 2026.
• The strikes were carried out by the Pakistan Air Force.
• Pakistan targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP)
• Nangarhar and Paktika were hit.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

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• 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.
• 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 10-02-2026

Explanation

• Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan killed more than 80 terrorists on 22 February 2026.
• The strikes were carried out by the Pakistan Air Force.
• Pakistan targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP)
• Nangarhar and Paktika were hit.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

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• Old rate: Rs 27 per unit
• New approved rate: Rs 10 per unit
• Reduction: Rs 17 per unit decrease
• Applicable: Only new solar net-metering users
• Policy decision year: Recent ECC revision (2025–2026 period)

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• In April 2026, Pakistan hosted direct talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad.
• These negotiations were commonly called the Islamabad Talks.
• Pakistan acted as a key mediator to reduce tensions and encourage peace negotiations between both countries.
• The talks were held at the Islamabad Serena Hotel on 11–12 April 2026.

Last verified on 10-05-2026