Explanation

• Balochistan Governor Malik Abdul Wali Kakar approved the dissolution of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan
• Summary sent by: Abdul Qud­oos Bizenjo (Chief Minister)
• Under article: Article 112(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan
• Dissolution Date: 12th August 2023

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Last updated by NS on 01 MAY 2026

Explanation

• Babar Azam has become the second-fastest Asian in April 2023.
• Fastest to 12,000 T20 Runs: Babar Azam (338 innings).
• Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings, PSL 2026.
• Surpassed Chris Gayle (343 innings) and Virat Kohli (360 innings) to break the record

Last updated by NS on 01 MAY 2026

Explanation

• Name: Justice (Retired) Yar Muhammad Nasir.

• Title: Caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan.
  Term Started: November 26, 2025

  Previous CM: Haji Gulbar Khan 

Note: He was appointed for the role by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as the GB Assembly completed its five-year tenure on 23 Nov 2025.

Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

Explanation

The current State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) policy interest rate is 11.5%, effective since April 2026.

1 percent was increased on 26 April 2026. 

The 11% rate mentioned was the previous benchmark, which was held steady from June to October 2025. 

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Verified & updated on 27-04-2026

Explanation

The United States did impose a naval blockade on Iran.

It was launched after failed negotiations in Pakistan and escalating tensions in the ongoing Iran conflict.

On 13 April 2026, the U.S. enforced a naval blockade on Iran, making it one of the most serious escalations in the 2026 Middle East crisis centered around the Strait of Hormuz.

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Explanation

• Article 35A was revoked on 5 August 2019 by the Government of India.
• The move was widely viewed as enabling demographic changes in Kashmir.
• It removed special rights related to residency and property ownership.
• The decision was linked with revocation of Article 370.
• It created significant political and regional tensions.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan conducted a successful test of the Ababeel missile system in October 2023.
• According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the test was successful.
• Ababeel is a multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) missile.
• Its name means “Flock of Birds” in Arabic.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

The term of the Members of Senate is six years, however, one-half of its members retire after every three years.

Explanation

Pakistan is the country hosting the crucial US-Iran ceasefire talks starting on April 10, 2026.

The negotiations are being held in the capital city of Islamabad.

This follows a successful mediation effort by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, who brokered a two-week truce to halt 40 days of direct hostilities.

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Explanation

On 25 April 2026, The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Res­earch Commission (Sup­arco) successfully launched Pakistan’s indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite (EO-3) from China’s Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre.

Additional Information:

Equipped with advanced imaging capabilities, the EO-3 satellite is expected to play a vital role in transforming urban planning, disaster management, food security and environmental protection across Pakistan.

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