Explanation

• In 2026, Pakistan experienced unusually cold winter due to the La Niña climate pattern.
• It cools global temperatures by shifting ocean currents in the Pacific.
• La Niña often brings heavy rainfall and snow in some regions while causing colder winters in South Asia.

Last verified on 08-02-2026

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

As of February 3, 2026, Ali Madad Jatak has been appointed as the Home (Interior) Minister of Balochistan.

He took the oath in Quetta, taking over the portfolio which had previously been held by the Chief Minister for the past two years.

Explanation

The overall literacy rate of Pakistan is 62.3 % which means that around 90 million people in the country cannot read and write

literacy rate in Pakistan Province-wise data suggests that:

Punjab leads with 63%

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 53 %

Balochistan with 44 percent.has the lowest literacy rate in Pakistan

Islamabad has around 88% literacy rate, which is the highest rate in Pakistan.

Explanation

• Ishaq Dar is the current and 39th Foreign Minister of Pakistan
• Since March 2024.
• He replaced Jalil Abbas Jilani.
• Note: Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is the 4th Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan

Update & verified on 24-04-2026

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Explanation

Federal Constitutional Court established: 2025

First and Current Chief Justice: Aminuddin Khan

Appointment approved by: President Asif Ali Zardari

Oath ceremony: 14 Nov 2025

Court jurisdiction: constitutional and public law

Last verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

Syed Asim Munir is the current Chief of Defence Forces after the 27th amendment since Dec 2025. 

His term is for five years.

He will remain CDA until Dec 2030.

He was appointed 11th Army Chief after the retirement of Qamar Javed Bajwa in Nov 2022.

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Updated & verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

• Operation Bunyan Um Marsoos was launched by Pakistan on 10 May 2025, after Fajr prayer.
• It targeted seven key Indian military sites, including Pathankot, Udhampur, Gujarat air bases, Rajasthan air base, and BrahMos storage site.
• The operation was retaliation for Indian missile strikes inside Pakistan.
• The name Bunyan Um Marsoos comes from Surah Al-Saff (61:4), meaning “a structure firmly joined together.”
• Verse reference: “Allah indeed loves those who fight in His Way as though they are a solid wall cemented with molten lead.”

Last verified on 07-02-2026

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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Updated & verified on 06 Feb 2026