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The thyroid gland produces thyroxine.

It is a hormone essential for regulating metabolism, energy levels, and growth in the body.

It is located at the front of the neck.

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Yahya Sinwar is the current leader of Hamas group of Palestine since August 2024.

He succeeded Ismail Haniyeh (killed in Iran on 31 July 2024)

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Pneumonia is often caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.

It is a type of bacteria that leads to lung inflammation and infection.

It affecting breathing and oxygen intake.

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Cells are the basic building blocks of all plants and animals.

It forming the fundamental structure and function of living organisms.

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Pakistan Military Academy is located near Kakul Village in the City and District Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Established on 14 October 1947

The academy consists of four training battalions and 16 companies

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The world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2022 was the United States, with an export volume of 114.4 billion cubic meters.

At that time, Qatar ranked second.

LNG is natural gas that been made into a liquid by cooling to -260 degrees Fahrenheit/-162 degrees Celsius for shipping and storage purposes.

China imports more liquefied natural gas (LNG) than any other country in the world.

In 2023, China purchased some 97.8 billion cubic meters worth of LNG.

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Pakistan becomes the third non-communist country, and first Muslim one, to recognize the People's Republic of China.

In 1951 Beijing and Karachi establish diplomatic relations.

Pakistan and China established diplomatic relations on May 21, 1951.

This marked the beginning of a strong bilateral relationship.

The partnership has grown in various sectors, including trade, defense, and cultural exchange.

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Tyson Luke Fury is a famous British professional boxer.

Tyson Fury, also known as "The Gypsy King".

He is a British professional boxer who has held the WBC, WBA, WBO, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles.

Born: 12 August 1988

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Engr Amir Muqam assumed the role of Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan in April 2023.

He succeeded Qamar Zaman Kaira.

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In January 2020, Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was tragically shot down in Iran shortly after takeoff.

This led to significant casualties, including passengers from multiple countries.