Explanation

• In 2026, Pakistan experienced unusually cold winter due to the La Niña climate pattern.
• It cools global temperatures by shifting ocean currents in the Pacific.
• La Niña often brings heavy rainfall and snow in some regions while causing colder winters in South Asia.

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

As of February 4, 2026, the current Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Gilgit-Baltistan is Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan.

He is a senior BS-20 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP).

He replaced Afzal Mehmood Butt.

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Explanation

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain won the 2026 Australian Open men's singles title on February 1, 2026, defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the final.

With this victory, Alcaraz became the youngest man in history to complete a career Grand Slam at 22 years and 8 months old.

Additional Information:

Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in the final to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2025 Australian Open.

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Explanation

The Minister for Home and Tribal Affairs (Interior Minister) of Balochistan is Mir Ziaullah Langove.

He is from the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) and took the oath for the position in March 2026

Explanation

On 6 February 2026, a suicide bombing happened at a mosque in the Tarlai area of Islamabad while people were offering Friday prayers.

A man carrying explosives entered the mosque and blew himself up.

At least 31 people were killed, and more than 169 people were injured.

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Explanation

On 6 February 2026, Dr Niaz Akhtar appointed chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

He was appointed for a two-year term.

He replaced Dr Mukhtar Ahmed. 

His appointment was approved by the prime minister.

He was previously serving as vice chancellor of Quaid-e-Azam University.

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Updated & verified on 06 Feb 2026

Explanation

International Day of Human Fraternity is celebrated on 4 February annually. 

This day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2020.

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Explanation

World Cancer Day is observed on 4 February. 

Theme 2026: United by Unique

Additional Information:

Cancer is a disease where some cells in the body grow out of control instead of growing and dying normally.

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Explanation

• Name: Jameel Ahmad
• Term: 5 years, 19 August 2022
• Previously, Murtaza Syed 

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History of State Bank

• The President of Pakistan appoints the Governor.
• Term of five years.
• Zahid Husain was the founder and the first governor of the State Bank of Pakistan from June 1948 to July 1953.
• Dr. Shamshad Akhtar became the first female Governor of State Bank of Pakistan in 2006.

Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026

Explanation

The “New START Treaty” was a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and the Russia for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms.

This treaty entered into force on 5 February 2011.

Additional Information:

“New START” stands for New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty

On 5 February 2026, the New START treaty officially expired.

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