Explanation

• Acquirer: Arif Habib Corporation
• Stake acquired: 34.5% (approx.)
• Company: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
• Purpose: Privatization / restructuring
• Sector: Aviation (Airline industry)

Last verified on 21-06-2026

Explanation

Keir Starmer is the current & 58th prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK)

Party affiliation: Labour Party

Predecessor: Rishi Sunak

Note: In July 2024, Britain elected its first Labour prime minister in 14 years

Elections in UK held on 4 July, 2024

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• In April 2026, Pakistan hosted direct talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad.
• These negotiations were commonly called the Islamabad Talks.
• Pakistan acted as a key mediator to reduce tensions and encourage peace negotiations between both countries.
• The talks were held at the Islamabad Serena Hotel on 11–12 April 2026.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

The current State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) policy interest rate is 11.5%, effective since April 2026.

1 percent was increased on 26 April 2026. 

The 11% rate mentioned was the previous benchmark, which was held steady from June to October 2025. 

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Verified & updated on 27-04-2026

Explanation

The United States did impose a naval blockade on Iran.

It was launched after failed negotiations in Pakistan and escalating tensions in the ongoing Iran conflict.

On 13 April 2026, the U.S. enforced a naval blockade on Iran, making it one of the most serious escalations in the 2026 Middle East crisis centered around the Strait of Hormuz.

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