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About SCO Heads of Government Meeting 2024

Edition: 23rd 

Venue: Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad

Starting date: 15 Oct 2024

Ending date: 16 Oct 2024

Chairmanship: Pakistan  

Non-Participation: Afghanistan 

Indian Paticipataion: S. Jaishankar

Additional Information

SCO, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, is an organization 

Having 10 member states with its headquarters in Beijing, China

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Pakistan launched its first, entirely domestically designed satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in China

Satellite Name: PRSC-EO1 (or EO-1)

Date: January 17, 2025

Developer: Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)

Purpose: To monitor natural resources, support food security, and assist in urban planning 

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Shehbaz Sharif was the Prime Minister of Pakistan in December 2025. 

He was re-elected for a second term on March 3, 2024, and continued in office throughout 2025

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Rashid Mahmood Langrial is the current chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) since 07 August 2024

He replaced Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana 

Langriyal, a Grade 21 officer, was previously serving as Secretary of the Power Division.

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Last check and update on 22-01-2026

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On 19 January 2026, Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik announced his retirement from Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Additional Information:

During his PSL career, he represented Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators.

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The Board of Peace is an international organisation proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, first announced in September 2025 and officially established in January 2026.

Its stated purpose is to promote stability, restore lawful governance, and secure lasting peace in conflict-affected areas, originally focused on Gaza after the Israel–Hamas war.

Additional Information:

Pakistan accepted the invitation of US president Donald Trump to join this body on 21 Jan 2026.

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Raja Nasir Abbas is the current leader of the opposition in the Senate of Pakistan since 2026.

He is the chief of Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM).

He replaced Shibli Faraz who was disqualified in August 2025.

Last Updated on 20-01-2026.

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 Mahmood Khan Achakzai is the Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly.

Appointed in Jan 2026

He was nominated by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party

Predecessor: Omar Ayub Khan

Last updated on 19-01-2026

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Know about Henley Passport Index released in January 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan ranking: 98

In 2026, Pakistan’s passport allows visa-free access to 31 countries

Asian passports dominate the upper ranks.

Additional Information:

Pakistan was ranked 103 in Henley Passport Index 2025.

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Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

• Added to Grey List: June 2018
• Removed from Grey List: 21 October 2022
• Duration on Grey List: ~4 years
• Votes required to exit Grey List: 12 out of 39

Additional related updates (2023):

• South Africa & Nigeria added to Grey List on 24 February 2023
• Cambodia & Morocco removed from Grey List on 24 February 2023