Explanation

Know about Federal Budget 2025-26

Total outlay: Rs 17.573 trillion

FBR Tax revenue target: Rs14,131 billion

GDP growth target: 4.2%

Defence: Rs2,550 billion

Salaries of BPS-1 to BPS-22 employees increased: 10 percent

Pensions increased: 7 percent

Presented by: Muhammad Aurangzeb (Finance Minister)

Date: 10 June 2025

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Explanation

On 20 April 2026, The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly unanimously passed a resolution in support of the “Islamabad Talks,” reiterating its backing for peace and diplomacy and terming the US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad an important opportunity for “regional peace and stability.”

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Explanation

The strategic waterway directly affected by the 2026 US–Iran conflict is the Strait of Hormuz.

This strait has seen severe disruption to shipping traffic.

It is tied directly to the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports

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Explanation

Pakistan acted as the primary mediator in brokering the two-week ceasefire agreement announced on 7 April 2026 between the United States and Iran.

Explanation

Pakistan is the country hosting the crucial US-Iran ceasefire talks starting on April 10, 2026.

The negotiations are being held in the capital city of Islamabad.

This follows a successful mediation effort by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, who brokered a two-week truce to halt 40 days of direct hostilities.

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Explanation

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) of Pakistan is an advisory constitutional body on Islamic laws.

Allama Dr. Muhammad Raghib Hussain Naeemi is the current Chairman of CII.

He was appointed on 21 May 2024 by the President of Pakistan on PM’s recommendation.

He is also the Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Naeemi.

He succeeded Dr. Qibla Ayaz as Chairman.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

The temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which was mediated by Pakistan and announced on April 7–8, 2026, was initially scheduled to expire on April 21, 2026.

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Explanation

The strategic waterway directly affected by the 2026 US–Iran conflict is the Strait of Hormuz.

This strait has seen severe disruption to shipping traffic.

It is tied directly to the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports

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Explanation

The primary objective of the Islamabad Talks (April 11–12, 2026) was to convert a fragile two-week ceasefire into a permanent peace agreement to end the US-Iran war.

The first marathon session ended without a formal deal.

President Trump has announced that a second round of talks is scheduled to begin in Islamabad on, April 20, 2026.

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Explanation

Pakistan emerged as the central facilitator of negotiations, hosting and organizing direct talks between the United States and  Iran.

These talks were held in Islamabad in April 2026, often referred to as the Islamabad Talks.

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