Explanation

Punjab assembly unanimously adopted resolution recommending Nobel Peace Prize for Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Chairman of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir on 16 April,  2026.

Nominated for their efforts for peace amid the war in the Middle East.

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Explanation

In the early April 2026, Punjab province in Pakistan passed the resolution calling for the nomination of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces/COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir & Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing their diplomatic role in easing US-Iran war.

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Explanation

Arshad Nadeem

• Winning Throw: 92.97 m
• Medal: Gold
• Date: 8 August 2024
• Origin: Mian Channu, Pakistan
• Previous Olympic Record: 90.57 m by Andreas Thorkildsen (Beijing 2008)
• Global Ranking: Sixth longest throw ever; best in the world in 2024

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• First javelin gold for Pakistan was won by Arshad Nadeem in Common Wealth Games in Birmingham, England in August 2022.
  

• He won a gold medal for his record-breaking 90.18-metre throw.
  

• He became first South Asian and second Asian to win this title.

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• Full Name: Arooj Aftab
• Nationality: Pakistani

Grammy Nominations: 64th Annual Grammy Awards

• Best New Artist
• Best Global Music Performance

Significance: First Pakistani woman to receive Grammy nominations

Music Style: Fusion of jazz, classical, and Sufi music

Last verified on 18-01-2026