Explanation

In April 2025, Pakistan strengthened ties with Uzbekistan.

By signing multiple agreements and establishing a strategic council to boost cooperation.

Including security and defense cooperation elements with the Central Asian country.

The agreements aimed to enhance bilateral cooperation across economic, diplomatic, and security sectors between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

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In April 2025, the Punjab government announced a Free Solar Panel Scheme providing free solar panels to households consuming up to 200 units of electricity per month as part of its energy relief efforts.

The scheme was launched under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, targeting relief from high electricity bills and promoting renewable energy.

Explanation

In April 2025, eight Pakistani nationals were killed in southeastern Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province. 

The men, who worked as car repair technicians, were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Mehrestan County on April 12, 2025.

The attack was later claimed by the Baloch National Army (BNA), a separatist group operating in the region.

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In April 2025, Pakistan conducted the 3rd Pak-Morocco Joint Bilateral Military Exercise with Morocco,

Participants: Pakistan Army's Special Services Group (SSG) & Moroccan Army Special Forces.

Focus: Counter-terrorism operations, joint training, and sharing expertise.

Location: Special Operations School, Cherat, Pakistan.

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Jeremy Weil from Canada has been serving as the Vice President of the FATF since July 1, 2023.

Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico is the current President of the FATF, serving a two-year term from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026.

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IMF has forecast Pakistan’s economy to grow by 3.2 per cent during fiscal year 2024-25.

This report was released on 22 October 2024 by the IMF.

Explanation

Sardar Ayaz Sadiq is the current speaker of National Assembly of Pakistan.

Appointing date: 01 March 2024

Party name: PML-N

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list of speakers of the national assembly of Pakistan from 1947 to 2024

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                   In January 2025, Nigeria has been admitted as a "partner country" of the BRICS bloc.

                Nigeria is the ninth partner country.

               Nigeria aligns with BRICS on South-South cooperation and global governance reform.

  Know everything about BRICS: 

• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• BRICS Member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
  
• BRICS total members: 10 
• South Africa joined BRICS: 2010
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009)
• Indonesia became 10th member of BRICS in Jan 2025

Explanation

Know about Pope Francis

Real Name: Jorge Mario Bergoglio

Born: 17 December 1936 (Argentina)

Died: 21 April 2025

He was the first Latin American and Jesuit Pope in history

He was the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City Since 2013

Aged: 88

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Explanation

• The current Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan is Raimundas Karoblis.
• Assumption of Office: September 2025
• Former Lithuanian diplomat and Minister of National Defence
• Served as EU Ambassador to Tajikistan (2022–2025)
• Replace Dr Riina Kionka

Last updated question by NA 12-JUNE-2026