Explanation

• Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was purchased in the privatization auction by the Arif Habib Consortium.
• The consortium won the bid with an offer of Rs. 135 billion for a 75% stake in PIA.
• The auction was held in December 2025 as part of Pakistan’s privatization efforts.
• PIA is Pakistan’s national flag carrier.
• It was established in 1946 as Orient Airways.
• It was renamed PIA in 1955.

Last verified on 09-08-2026

Explanation

• David Szalay won the Booker Prize 2025 for his novel Flesh.
• The winner was announced on 10 November 2025 in London.
• David Szalay is a British (Hungarian-British) writer.
• He became the first Hungarian-British author to win the Booker Prize.
• Prize Money: £50,000

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Explanation

• Australia announced a gun buyback scheme following the Bondi Beach attack.
• The attack occurred on 14 December 2025 at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia.
• At least 12 people were killed and 29 were injured, including 2 police officers.
• The crowd had gathered to celebrate the Hanukkah (Jewish) festival.

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Explanation

• Edition: 51st
• Venue: Alberta, Canada
• Note: the 50th G7 summit was held in 2024 in Italy.

• The Group of Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental political and economic forum.
• G7 has Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US as its members.

Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• Family origin: Hyderabad, India

Additional information:

• Suspect: Naveed Akram
• Father: Sajid Akram
• Naveed’s birthplace: Australia
• The attack took place on 14 December 2025 at Bondi Beach, Sydney.
• Ahmed Al-Ahmed, a Syrian-born Australian resident, was praised for disarming one attacker.

Last verified on 21-06-2026