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• On 3 January 2026, the United States launched a military operation in Venezuela code‑named Operation Absolute Resolve.
• The main goal was to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
• U.S. forces struck targets mainly in Greater Caracas, suppressing defenses before seizing Maduro and Flores.

Last verified on 08-02-2026

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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

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• The world population in 2026 is approximately 8.3 billion.
• This reflects ongoing global population growth.

Top 5 most populous countries in 2025:

1. India
2. China
3. United States
4. Indonesia
5. Pakistan

Last verified on 26-07-2026

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• Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, in 2025.
• He was elected as the 267th Pope on 8 May 2025.
• He succeeded Pope Francis, who died in April 2025.
• He is the first American to be elected Pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
• As Pope, he is also the sovereign of Vatican City.

Last verified on 26-07-2026

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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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• Education expenditure as a percentage of GDP in Pakistan is approximately 0.8%
• Historical Range: 1.5% to 2.5% of GDP previously.
• Global Benchmark: Well below the 4% UNESCO recommendation.
• Budget Split: 90% goes to salaries, not infrastructure.

Last updated 25-07-2026 by NA

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• Target: Reduce projected greenhouse gas emissions by up to 20% by 2030.
• INDC: Intended Nationally Determined Contribution.
• Purpose: Combat climate change and reduce emissions.
• Updated Goal (2021): Raised to a 50% total reduction by 2030.
• Funding Split: 15% reduction uses Pakistan's own internal funds, while 35% depends on global climate financing.

Last updated 25-07-2026 by NA

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The current State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) policy interest rate is 11.5%, effective since April 2026.

1 percent was increased on 26 April 2026. 

The 11% rate mentioned was the previous benchmark, which was held steady from June to October 2025. 

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Verified & updated on 25-07-2026

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• 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature László Krasznahorkai (Nationality:  Hungarian).
• Purpose: For his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art
• Date: 9 October 2025 (announcement) 10 December 2025 (ceremony)
• Location: Stockholm, Sweden
• Presented by: Swedish Academy
• First award: 1901

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• Nobel Literature Prize 2024
• Winner: Han Kang
• Nationality:  South Korean
• Purpose: For her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.

Last verified on 06-05-2026

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