Explanation

• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• UNHCR: United Nations High Commission for Refugees
• Founded: 1950
• Purpose: Protection and assistance of refugees
• Won Nobel Peace Prize: 1954

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

• Security Council Permanent Members: 5 (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States)
• Total Members: 15
• Non-Permanent Members: 10
• Term of Non-Permanent Members: 2 years

Additional information:

• Organization: United Nations (UN/UNO)
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York City, United States
• Total Member States: 193
• Purpose: To maintain international peace and security.

Pakistan as Non-Permanent Member:

Pakistan has served 8 times in the Security Council:

1. 1952–1953
2. 1968–1969
3. 1976–1977
4. 1983–1984
5. 1993–1994
6. 2003–2004
7. 2012–2013
8. 2025–2026

Last verified on 28-01-2026

Explanation

• Security Council Non-Permanent Members: 10
• Total Members: 15
• Permanent Members: 5 (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States)
• Term of Non-Permanent Members: 2 years

Additional information:

• Organization: United Nations (UN/UNO)
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York City, United States
• Total Member States: 193
• Purpose: To maintain international peace and security.

Pakistan as Non-Permanent Member:

Pakistan has served 8 times in the Security Council:

1. 1952–1953
2. 1968–1969
3. 1976–1977
4. 1983–1984
5. 1993–1994
6. 2003–2004
7. 2012–2013
8. 2025–2026

Last verified on 28-01-2026

Explanation

• UNO Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City.

Additional information:

• UNO Stands for: United Nations Organization
• Founded: 24 October 1945 (after World War II 1939–1945)
• Member States: 193 countries
• Official Languages (6): Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Motto: “It’s your world!” (commonly used awareness slogan)
• Pakistan Joined UNO: 30 September 1947

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• The headquarters of OPEC is located in Vienna, Austria.
• Headquarters shifted: Geneva, Switzerland, to Vienna, Austria, on 1 September 1965.

Additional information:

• Full Name: Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
• Founded: 14 September 1960
• Founding Place: Baghdad, Iraq
• Official Language: English

Founder Nations (Original 5 Members):

1. Iran
2. Iraq
3. Kuwait
4. Saudi Arabia
5. Venezuela

Purpose: To coordinate petroleum policies, stabilize oil markets, and ensure a regular supply of petroleum.

Last verified on 09-07-2026