Explanation

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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• Name: International Literacy Day
• Date: 8 September (every year)
• Declared by: UNESCO
• Year declared: 26 October 1966
• First celebration: 1967

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• On 9 June, 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
• The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China
• The SCO Founded: June 15, 2001
• The SCO currently comprises of ten Members States (China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan)
• Official languages: Russian, Chinese and English.
• English was added in 2026.

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• Current Prime Minister: Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund
• Assumed Office: September 7, 2021
• Current Supreme Leader: Hibatullah Akhundzada
• Form of Government: Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Last verified on 06-07-2026

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• UNO Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City.

Additional information:

• UNO Stands for: United Nations Organization
• Founded: 24 October 1945 (after World War II 1939–1945)
• Member States: 193 countries
• Official Languages (6): Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Motto: “It’s your world!” (commonly used awareness slogan)
• Pakistan Joined UNO: 30 September 1947

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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Siha-e-Sitta 

1. Sahih al-Bukhari — Imam Bukhari — 7,275 Ahadith

2. Sahih Muslim — Imam Muslim — 9,200 Ahadith

3. Sunan an-Nasa’i — Imam Nasa’i — 5,270 Ahadith

4. Sunan Abu Dawood — Imam Abu Dawood — 4,800 Ahadith

5. Jami at-Tirmidhi — Imam Tirmidhi — 3,956 Ahadith

6. Sunan Ibn Majah — Ibn Majah — 4,000 Ahadith

Note: Muwatta Imam Malik is a famous early Hadith collection, but it is not one of the six books of Siha-e-Sitta.

Last updated by NA ON 16-09-2026

Explanation

Siha-e-Sitta (Sihah al-Sittah) are the six authentic books of Hadith in Sunni Islam.

1. Sahih al-Bukhari – Compiled by Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari – 7,275 Ahadith.
2. Sahih Muslim – Compiled by Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj – 9,200 Ahadith.
3. Sunan al-Nasa'i – Compiled by Imam al-Nasa'i – 5,270 Ahadith.
4. Sunan Abi Dawud – Compiled by Imam Abu Dawood – 4,800 Ahadith.
5. Jami' al-Tirmidhi – Compiled by Imam al-Tirmidhi – 3,956 Ahadith.
6. Sunan Ibn Majah – Compiled by Ibn Majah – 4,000 Ahadith.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

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• The largest export of Pakistan is textiles
• Key Products: Garments, knitwear, bedwear, towels
• The United States is Pakistan's largest export market.
• Faisalabad is called the Manchester of Pakistan (the country's largest hub for textile manufacturing)

Last updated by NA ON 16-09-2026

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• The headquarters of Amnesty International (AI) is located in London, United Kingdom.
• Founded: 1961
• Founder: Peter Benenson
• Members & Supporters: More than 7 million
• Presence: Over 150 countries
• Main Purpose: Protection and promotion of human rights
• Nobel Peace Prize: 1977
• Awarded for: "Worldwide respect for human rights."

Last verified on 18-07-2026