Explanation

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran from May 16-18, 2026 to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and prevent ongoing ceasefire negotiations from collapsing.

Field Marshal Asim Munir also led a high-level delegation to Tehran on May 22, 2026, where he held extensive talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other senior officials regarding a framework to end the conflict.

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Explanation

The 13th Jatiya Sangsad (Parliamentary) Election in Bangladesh was held in 2026.

This historic vote followed the August 2024 uprising that ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a landslide victory, securing a two-thirds majority

BNP leader Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the new PM,

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal had attended the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

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Explanation

As of April 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s diplomatic tour includes three countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.

He will first visit Saudi, then Qatar and finally Turkey with the aim to strengthen bilateral economic and defense relations.

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Explanation

In April 2026, Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir visited Iran for diplomatic talks.

He traveled to Tehran as part of Pakistan’s efforts to mediate rising tensions between Iran and the United States.

The visit focused on facilitating ceasefire discussions and broader regional peace negotiations.

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Explanation

As of April 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s diplomatic tour includes three countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.

He will first visit Saudi, then Qatar and finally Turkey with the aim to strengthen bilateral economic and defense relations.

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