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On November 9, 2024, a deadly suicide bombing occurred at the Quetta railway station in Balochistan, Pakistan.

Killing at least 32 people and injuring over 60 others.

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), an ethnic secessionist militant group, claimed responsibility for the attack.

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The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) was held in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 Nov 2024

Theme 2024: Solidarity for a greener world

Chaired by: Mukhtar Babayev (Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan)

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Explanation

In September 2024, it released the first version of Replit Agent 

Formerly: Repl.it

Founded: San Francisco, California, US

Headquarters: Foster City, California

Founders: Amjad Masad. Faris Masad. Haya Odeh

Founded in 2016, Replit developed an online integrated development environment (IDE) 

In July 2025, Replit announced a partnership with Microsoft 

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In 2024, the United States and Pakistan signed an agreement focused on protecting Pakistan's cultural heritage. 

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Pakistan and Turkey signed 24 agreements, protocols, and MoUs in 2024 to enhance cooperation across various sectors, including

Trade, investment, defense, energy, and agriculture

The agreements aim to increase bilateral trade volume to $5 billion and include collaboration in areas like military health training, energy transition, seed production, and textile technology

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In January 2024, the Islamic State attack in Kerman province, Iran carried out airstrikes in Pakistan's Balochistan province, allegedly targeting Jaish ul Adl's military camps.

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Shabana Mahmood has become the first woman Muslim Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom (UK)

Shabana Mahmood was sworn in as the first female Muslim Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom in July 2024.

The event marked a milestone in British history, with Ms Mahmood swearing her oath on the Holy Quran.

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In January 2024, several countries — including the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Finland — suspended funding to UNRWA.

The action followed Israel’s allegations that about 12 UNRWA staff members were involved in the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.

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The UK closed its last coal plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, on September 30, 2024, ending 142 years of coal-based electricity.

This made the UK the first G7 nation to completely eliminate coal from power generation.

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The world health organization (WHO) declared Pakistan a Trachoma-free country.

Pakistan has become the 19th country globally to reach this historic milestone.

In this context, Dr. Luo Dapeng, head of the WHO mission in Pakistan, presented a congratulatory letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Declared in October 2024.

ٹریکوما آنکھ کی ایک بیماری ہے جس میں پیوٹے کے اندر دانے نکلتے ہیں