Explanation

• The current Minister for Defence of Pakistan is Khawaja Muhammad Asif.
• Sworn in in March 2024
• He replaced Anwar Ali Haider
• Previously served in the post from 2013 to 2017.
• He has been a Member of the National Assembly from Sialkot since 1993
• Elected for the seventh time in 2024

Question updated 03-March-2026

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Explanation

As of April 2026, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan is Dr. Reza Amiri-Moghaddam.

He has been serving in this position since July 17, 2023, representing Iranian interests in Islamabad and working to strengthen bilateral relations.

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Explanation

About Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026

Edition: 11th

Participating teams: 08

Total Matches: 60

Starting date: 23 March 2026

Final date: 3 May 2026

Newly added franchises: Sialkot and Hyderabad

Sialkot Stallionz (to Multan Sultans)

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Explanation

On 26 February 2026, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory operation against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Taliban. This operation was initiated following an escalation in border skirmishes and cross-border firing incidents along the Durand Line, involving the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani security forces.The following day, Pakistan announced a state of "open war" with Afghanistan.

Additional Information:

On 21 February 2026, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan with the aim of targeting militant camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS–K) in retaliation for recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu.

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Explanation

On 26 February 2026, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory operation against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Taliban. This operation was initiated following an escalation in border skirmishes and cross-border firing incidents along the Durand Line, involving the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani security forces.The following day, Pakistan announced a state of "open war" with Afghanistan.

Additional Information:

On 21 February 2026, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan with the aim of targeting militant camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS–K) in retaliation for recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu.

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Explanation

On 26 February 2026, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory operation against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Taliban. This operation was initiated following an escalation in border skirmishes and cross-border firing incidents along the Durand Line, involving the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani security forces.The following day, Pakistan announced a state of "open war" with Afghanistan.

Additional Information:

On 21 February 2026, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan with the aim of targeting militant camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS–K) in retaliation for recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu.

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Explanation

The OIC Extraordinary Open-Ended Ministerial Session was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on February 26, 2026.

The emergency meeting was called at Palestine’s request to address alleged illegal Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank. Pakistan was represented by Deputy PM Ishaq Dar.

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Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) founded on September 25, 1969.

Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Official Languages: Arabic, English, and French.

Membership: 57 member states

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Explanation

The OIC Extraordinary Open-Ended Ministerial Session was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on February 26, 2026.

The emergency meeting was called at Palestine’s request to address alleged illegal Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank. Pakistan was represented by Deputy PM Ishaq Dar.

Additional Information:

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) founded on September 25, 1969.

Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Official Languages: Arabic, English, and French.

Membership: 57 member states

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Explanation

On 26 February 2026, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory operation against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Taliban. This operation was initiated following an escalation in border skirmishes and cross-border firing incidents along the Durand Line, involving the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani security forces.The following day, Pakistan announced a state of "open war" with Afghanistan.

Additional Information:

On 21 February 2026, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan with the aim of targeting militant camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS–K) in retaliation for recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu.

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Explanation

On 24 February 2026, six law enforcement personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), were martyred after a terrorist attack on a police vehicle in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kohat district.

Six police personnel — the DSP, an inspector and four constables — were martyred when the vehicle, which was transporting two individuals for a court appearance, was attacked.

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