Explanation

• Visitor: Ajay Banga
• Position: World Bank Group President
• Visit dates: 31 January – 4 February 2026
• Met: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior officials
• Focus: Economic reforms & development projects
• Support plan: Up to $20 billion (CPF till 2035)

Last verified on 21-06-2026

Explanation

• Host country: Ethiopia
• Event: African Union Executive Council Session (48th)
• Dates and Year: 11–12 February 2026
• Main participants: Foreign Ministers of African Union states

Last verified 15-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan killed more than 80 terrorists on 22 February 2026.
• The strikes were carried out by the Pakistan Air Force.
• Pakistan targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP)
• Nangarhar and Paktika were hit.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan killed more than 80 terrorists on 22 February 2026.
• The strikes were carried out by the Pakistan Air Force.
• Pakistan targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP)
• Nangarhar and Paktika were hit.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• At the start of 2026, tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan increased mainly due to border security concerns and militant activities.
• Pakistan faced challenges related to cross-border attacks, terrorism, and illegal border crossings along the Pak-Afghan border.

Additional information:

• The Durand Line is the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Pakistan-Afghanistan border length: approximately 2,640 km.

Last verified on 10-05-2026