Explanation

In 2026, Former Punjab governor Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khosa passed away in Lahore at the age of 90.

He was first elected as a member of the West Pakistan Assembly in 1962.

He remained governor Punjab & senator during his political career. 

He also remained a member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab.

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Explanation

Hadiqa Kiani was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian honors, in May 2026.

The Government of Pakistan recognized her outstanding contributions to the music industry and her selfless charity and relief work, particularly for flood victims.

She is a Singer, Television presenter and Philanthropist

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Explanation

Hadiqa Kiani was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian honors, in May 2026.

The Government of Pakistan recognized her outstanding contributions to the music industry and her selfless charity and relief work, particularly for flood victims.

She is a Singer, Television presenter and Philanthropist

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Explanation

About Henley Passport Index released in May 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan: 100th

Total passports included are 199.

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Explanation

About Henley Passport Index released in May 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan: 100th

Total passports included are 199.

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Explanation

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee's head is now Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad assisted by 150 observatories of the Pakistan Meteorological Department.

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee  of Pakistan is the department that announces the sighting of the new moon

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee was set up in 1974 under a resolution passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan,

Headquarters" Karachi, Pakistan

Explanation

• Edition: Fifth
• Dates: 20 Feb – 17 Nov 2020
• Administrator: PCB
• Format: Twenty20
• Venue: Pakistan
• Winner: Karachi Kings (1st title)
• Karachi Kings won by: 5 wickets
• Runner-up: Lahore Qalandars
• Participants: 6
• Matches: 34
• Player of the series: Babar Azam (Karachi Kings)
• Babar Azam made: 473 runs
• Most runs: Babar Azam
• Most wickets: Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars)
• Shahid Afridi took: 17 wickets

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

The Pak Army Rocket Force Command conducted the successful test fire of the indigenously developed Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile on 14 May 2026.

In September 2025, the Pakistan Army had also successfully conducted the training launch of the cruise missile Fatah-IV at a range of 750 kilometres.

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Explanation

Major Tauseef Ahmed Bhatti and four other military personnel were martyred during an area sanitisation operation in Balochistan’s Barkhan district on 13 May 2026.

A major-ranked officer was among five soldiers martyred.

7 terrorists were killed.

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Explanation

• Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan killed more than 80 terrorists on 22 February 2026.
• The strikes were carried out by the Pakistan Air Force.
• Pakistan targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP)
• Nangarhar and Paktika were hit.

Last verified on 11-05-2026