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

Explanation

Jawed Akhtar Odho is the current Inspector General (IG) of Sindh police.

He was appointed in January 2026.

He replaced Ghulam Nabi Memon.

Updated on 06-02-2026

Explanation

Sirajuddin Aziz is the current Banking Mohtasib (Ombudsman) of Pakistan,

Assumed office on July 18, 2023,

For a four-year term.

Appointment: Appointed by the President of Pakistan in consultation with the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan.

Explanation

• Name: Jameel Ahmad
• Term: 5 years, 19 August 2022
• Previously, Murtaza Syed 

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History of State Bank

• The President of Pakistan appoints the Governor.
• Term of five years.
• Zahid Husain was the founder and the first governor of the State Bank of Pakistan from June 1948 to July 1953.
• Dr. Shamshad Akhtar became the first female Governor of State Bank of Pakistan in 2006.

Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026

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"

Explanation

• Passed in: May 2018 by the National Assembly of Pakistan

Purpose:

• Allows transgender persons to self-identify their gender on official documents
• Prohibits discrimination in jobs, education, healthcare
• Grants rights to inheritance and social welfare

Last verified on 04-02-2026