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

As of February 3, 2026, Ali Madad Jatak has been appointed as the Home (Interior) Minister of Balochistan.

He took the oath in Quetta, taking over the portfolio which had previously been held by the Chief Minister for the past two years.

Explanation

The overall literacy rate of Pakistan is 62.3 % which means that around 90 million people in the country cannot read and write

literacy rate in Pakistan Province-wise data suggests that:

Punjab leads with 63%

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 53 %

Balochistan with 44 percent.has the lowest literacy rate in Pakistan

Islamabad has around 88% literacy rate, which is the highest rate in Pakistan.

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

Jawed Akhtar Odho is the current Inspector General (IG) of Sindh police.

He was appointed in January 2026.

He replaced Ghulam Nabi Memon.

Updated on 06-02-2026

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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