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• Hamas announced the dissolution of its governing body in Gaza on 6 July 2026.
• The announcement paved the way for the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
• It is a Palestinian technocratic committee, to assume civilian governance.

Last verified on 09-10-2026

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Andy Burnham is the current & 59th prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK) since July 2026

Party affiliation: Labour Party

Predecessor: Keir Starmer

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Last verified on 24-07-2026

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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 07-10-2026

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• JD Vance is the current vice president since January 20, 2025
• Replaced Kamala Harris.
• He is the 50th vice president of US.
• He belongs to Republican Party.
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Updated & verified on 08-04-2026

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• On 1 March 2026, Pakistan carried out airstrikes against targets in Afghanistan, including Bagram Air Base in Parwan Province.
• The strikes occurred during the Pakistan–Afghanistan conflict that began in late February 2026.
• Pakistan described the military action as part of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq.

Last verified on 04-10-2026

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• Vladimir Putin has served continuously as president or prime minister since 1999:
• As prime minister from 1999 to 2000 and from 2008 to 2012,
• As president from 2000 to 2008, and since 2012
• Born: 7 October 1952, Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
• Party: Independent (1991–1995, 2001–2008, since 2012)

Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

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• Pakistan defeated Japan 4–3 on 6 March 2026 in the semifinal of the World Cup Qualifier in Ismailia, Egypt.
• This victory ended an eight-year wait for the national team.
• Pakistan came back from 1–3 down and scored three goals in the final eight minutes to secure qualification.

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• Pakistan finished runner-up in the Ismailia qualifier after losing the final to England 4–1.

Last verified on 04-10-2026

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• Muhammad Aurangzeb is the the current Minister for Finance and Revenue.
• He is a Pakistani banker.
• Appointed since 11 March 2024.

Last verified on 05-08-2026

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The current State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) policy interest rate is 11.5%, effective since September 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 20-09-2026

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Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani became the 17th prime minister of AJK in 2026.

He replaced Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore.

He belongs to PML-N. 

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Updated & Verified on 01-09-2026