Explanation

Know about Henley Passport Index released in January 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan ranking: 98

In 2026, Pakistan’s passport allows visa-free access to 31 countries

Asian passports dominate the upper ranks.

Additional Information:

Pakistan was ranked 103 in Henley Passport Index 2025.

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Explanation

Know about Henley Passport Index released in January 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan ranking: 98

The index is released by Henley & Partners

Additional Information:

Afghanistan remains at the bottom with access to only 24 destinations.

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Explanation

Know about Henley Passport Index released in January 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan ranking: 98

The index is released by Henley & Partners

Additional Information:

Asian passports dominate the upper ranks.

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Explanation

Know about Henley Passport Index released in January 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan ranking: 98

The index is released by Henley & Partners

Additional Information:

Pakistan was ranked 103 in Henley Passport Index 2025.

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Explanation

President Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari made a four-day state visit to Bahrain from January 13-16, 2025.

King Hamad conferred the Order of Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa First Class, Bahrain’s highest award, on President Zardari in recognition of “his services and contribution to strengthening Pakistan–Bahrain relations”.

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Explanation

President Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari made a four-day state visit to Bahrain from January 13-16, 2025.

King Hamad conferred the Order of Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa First Class, Bahrain’s highest award, on President Zardari in recognition of “his services and contribution to strengthening Pakistan–Bahrain relations”.

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Explanation

President Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari made a four-day state visit to Bahrain from January 13-16, 2025.

King Hamad conferred the Order of Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa First Class, Bahrain’s highest award, on President Zardari in recognition of “his services and contribution to strengthening Pakistan–Bahrain relations”.

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Explanation

On January 14, 2026, the Trump administration announced a sweeping suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 nations including Pakistan.

The policy, set to take effect on January 21, 2026, targets countries whose nationals are deemed likely to become a "public charge" or rely on U.S. welfare benefits.

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Explanation

• Delcy Rodríguez is the current President of Venezuela
• She is the first woman President in the history of Venezuela
• Assumed office: 5 January 2026
• Party: PSUV (2012–2018, 2018–present)

Additional information 

• 24th Vice President of Venezuela from 14 June 2018 – 5 January 2026

Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

Explanation

Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia were elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations (UN) Security Council.

Their two-year terms will start from 1 January 2026 and last until 31 December 2027.

These new members will replace Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia, whose terms end in December 2025.

Additional Information:

The Security Council has 15 members, including five permanent members with veto power: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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