Explanation

The nationwide "Go Cashless" campaign in Pakistan is being led by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in close alignment with the Prime Minister's Office.

It was launched in 2026.

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Explanation

The Pak Army Rocket Force Command conducted the successful test fire of the indigenously developed Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile on 14 May 2026.

In September 2025, the Pakistan Army had also successfully conducted the training launch of the cruise missile Fatah-IV at a range of 750 kilometres.

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Explanation

• Name: Karakoram Highway (KKH)
• Other Name: Friendship Highway (China side)
• Route Start: Hassan Abdal (Pakistan)
• Important Pass: Khunjerab Pass (Pakistan–China border)
• Total Length in Pakistan: About 1300 km
• Completion Year: 1979
• Route Type: Part of ancient Silk Route connection

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

In May 2026, Pakistan and Bangladesh signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation against drug trafficking and narcotics abuse.

Both countries will fully cooperate to prevent the illegal transportation and smuggling of narcotics, while joint efforts will be made to “curb the growing trend of drug abuse and eliminate its negative impacts”

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Explanation

In May 2026, Pakistan and Bangladesh signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation against drug trafficking and narcotics abuse.

Both countries will fully cooperate to prevent the illegal transportation and smuggling of narcotics, while joint efforts will be made to “curb the growing trend of drug abuse and eliminate its negative impacts”

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Explanation

• 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

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• Pakistan and China signed an agreement for the ML-1 railway track in 28 April 2019.
• The agreement aims to upgrade and reconstruct the existing Karachi-Lahore-Peshawar (ML-1) railway track.
• This project is part of the CPEC.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan conducted a successful test of the Ababeel missile system in October 2023.
• According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the test was successful.
• Ababeel is a multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) missile.
• Its name means “Flock of Birds” in Arabic.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

• Sindh gave Defense and Foreign Affairs to the Federal Government.
• These subjects are managed at the national level.
• It helps in strong central control of security.
• Ensures unity and national stability.

Last updated by NA on 26 April 2026

Explanation

On 25 April 2026, The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Res­earch Commission (Sup­arco) successfully launched Pakistan’s indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite (EO-3) from China’s Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre.

Additional Information:

Equipped with advanced imaging capabilities, the EO-3 satellite is expected to play a vital role in transforming urban planning, disaster management, food security and environmental protection across Pakistan.

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