Explanation

•  The Azakhel Dry Port was inaugurated in Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• By former Prime Minister Imran Khan in January 2020
• Its original name (with diacritics) is Äza Khel Payan

Explanation

• PERA stands for Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority.
• To regulate, enforce, and monitor government policies in Punjab.
• Established in: Punjab, Pakistan.
• Formed 17 October 2024
• Motto: Welfare of the Citizens
• Headquarters: Lahore

Last updated 15-03-2026

Explanation

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)

It is a specialized UN agency operating in Pakistan, not a domestic governmental body.

Additional information:

• HEC (Higher Education Commission) 
• FDE (Federal Directorate of Education) 
• FBISE (Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education) 

Explanation

National Action Plan (Pakistan)

• Formulated: After the 2014 Army Public School attack in Pakistan
• Purpose: To combat terrorism and extremist activities

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

On 6 February 2026, Dr Niaz Akhtar appointed chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

He was appointed for a two-year term.

He replaced Dr Mukhtar Ahmed. 

His appointment was approved by the prime minister.

He was previously serving as vice chancellor of Quaid-e-Azam University.

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Updated & verified on 06 Feb 2026

Explanation

The headquarters of Meezan Bank is located in Karachi

The bank's registered head office, known as Meezan House

Meezan Bank was formerly known as Al Meezan Investment Bank.

Renamed: Meezan Bank Limited (2002)

Significance: It was the first Islamic commercial bank in Pakistan.

Founded: 27 January 1997 

Headquarters: Karachi

In 2000: listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Explanation

Meezan Bank was incorporated on January 27, 1997

Meezan Bank was formerly known as Al Meezan Investment Bank.

Renamed: Meezan Bank Limited (2002)

Significance: It was the first Islamic commercial bank in Pakistan.

Headquarters: Karachi

The Bank was granted a'Scheduled Islamic Commercial Bank' license on January 31, 2002

Explanation

Meezan Bank was listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange (now part of the Pakistan Stock Exchange) in August 2000. 

Meezan Bank was formerly known as Al Meezan Investment Bank.

Renamed: Meezan Bank Limited (2002)

Significance: It was the first Islamic commercial bank in Pakistan.

Founded: 27 January 1997 

Headquarters: Karachi

Explanation

Meezan Bank was formerly known as Al Meezan Investment Bank.

Renamed: Meezan Bank Limited (2002)

Significance: It was the first Islamic commercial bank in Pakistan.

Founded: 27 January 1997 

Headquarters: Karachi

In 2000: listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Explanation

The Bank was granted a'Scheduled Islamic Commercial Bank' license on January 31, 2002

Formerly known as Al Meezan Investment Bank Limited

Founded: 27 January 1997 

Headquarters: Karachi

In 2000: listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.