Explanation

As of February 4, 2026, the current Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Gilgit-Baltistan is Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan.

He is a senior BS-20 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP).

He replaced Afzal Mehmood Butt.

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Explanation

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain won the 2026 Australian Open men's singles title on February 1, 2026, defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the final.

With this victory, Alcaraz became the youngest man in history to complete a career Grand Slam at 22 years and 8 months old.

Additional Information:

Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in the final to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2025 Australian Open.

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Explanation

The Minister for Home and Tribal Affairs (Interior Minister) of Balochistan is Mir Ziaullah Langove.

He is from the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) and took the oath for the position in March 2026

Explanation

On 6 February 2026, a suicide bombing happened at a mosque in the Tarlai area of Islamabad while people were offering Friday prayers.

A man carrying explosives entered the mosque and blew himself up.

At least 31 people were killed, and more than 169 people were injured.

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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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Explanation

International Day of Human Fraternity is celebrated on 4 February annually. 

This day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2020.

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Explanation

World Cancer Day is observed on 4 February. 

Theme 2026: United by Unique

Additional Information:

Cancer is a disease where some cells in the body grow out of control instead of growing and dying normally.

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Explanation

The “New START Treaty” was a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and the Russia for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms.

This treaty entered into force on 5 February 2011.

Additional Information:

“New START” stands for New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty

On 5 February 2026, the New START treaty officially expired.

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Explanation

In February 2026, Security forces have successfully concluded “Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1” in Balochistan, killing a total of 216 terrorists in the days-long clearance actions against “Indian-sponsored terrorist elements”,.

Additional Information:

On 31 January 2026, terrorists carried out a spate of coordinated attacks across Balochistan.

This operation of Balochistan Liberation Army BLA, was named Operation Herof.

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Explanation

Kashmir Solidarity Day or Kashmir Day is a national holiday observed in Pakistan 

Date: February 5

Kashmir Day Event Length: 1 Day

Kashmir Day Related to the Kashmir Conflict

Kashmir Day was Started by: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan in 1990

Kashmir Day was first proposed by Qazi Hussain Ahmad 

In 1991, the then-Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif called for a "Kashmir Solidarity Day Strike"