Explanation

On 7 November 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Baku for a two-day official visit to Azerbaijan at the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev, where he will attend the country’s Victory Day ceremony.

PM Shehbaz would undertake the visit to participate in events being held in connection with the fifth anniversary of Victory Day, which commemorates Azerbaijan’s triumph in liberating its territories from Armenian occupation.

Explanation

Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to continue a ceasefire between the two countries following a rapid deterioration of ties and a brief conflict along their shared border.

Truce extended on 31 October 2025.

Mediated by Turkiye and Qatar

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Explanation

The "Accession Day" is observed as "Black Day" by separatist Kashmiri leaders of All Parties Hurriyat Conference in protest of human rights violations by the Republic of India's "occupation" of Jammu and Kashmir.

Explanation

On 14 October 2025, The United Nations General Assembly elected Pakistan to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for a three-year term.

Commencing on 1 January 2026.

Additional Info:

Pakistan secured its seat with a resounding majority of 178 votes.

This election to the Council marks the sixth time Pakistan has been chosen for this role since the HRC's establishment in 2006.

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Explanation

On 14 October 2025, The United Nations General Assembly elected Pakistan to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for a three-year term.

Commencing on 1 January 2026.

Additional Info:

Pakistan secured its seat with a resounding majority of 178 votes.

This election to the Council marks the sixth time Pakistan has been chosen for this role since the HRC's establishment in 2006.

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